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RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA
Canadian grand prix new product awards
Recognizing Excellence for 33 Years
The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards celebrates innovation and excellence in new food and non-food products developed by national and private-label brands.
Finalists and winners of #RCCGrandPrix reflect the dynamic landscape of the retail, consumer packaged goods, and quick service restaurant sectors.
Have Questions about the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards?
Curious about the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards and how to submit your entry? Join our Information Session on November 18th to get an in-depth look at the submission process and learn all about one of Canada’s most prestigious awards programs for new products!
november 30, 2025
Registration Deadline
january 5, 2026
RCC to communicate shipping instructions for juror evaluation
january 7, 2026
Deadline to send 1 sample of each flavor for submission verification
January 21, 2026
Non-food products to be received in Toronto for juror evaluation
february 2026
april 2026
Finalists Announced
June 3, 2026
Winners Announced
Past Grand Prix Winners
Winners of the annual Grand Prix New Product Awards are judged by four key factors: Product Characteristics, Innovation & Originality, Presentation & Packaging, and Overall Consumer Value.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro Inc.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
EGGS2go!
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
EGGS2go!
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh / Refrigerated Or Frozen)
No Name Naturally Imperfect Strawberries
Loblaw Companies Limited
Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh / Refrigerated Or Frozen)
No Name Naturally Imperfect Strawberries
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Entrees
Napoletana
Oggi Foods
Frozen Entrees
Napoletana
Oggi Foods
Pet Need
Tidy Cats® Tidycare™ Alert Multi-Cat Non-Clumping Litter
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Pet Need
Tidy Cats® Tidycare™ Alert Multi-Cat Non-Clumping Litter
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Dempster's Signature Brioche Style Gold Bread
Dempster's Signature
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Dempster's Signature Brioche Style Gold Bread
Dempster's Signature
Snack (Savory)
Poptastic
Poptastic
Snack (Savory)
Poptastic
Poptastic
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
OREO
Mondelez Canada
Snack (Sweet)
OREO
Mondelez Canada
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro Inc.
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro Inc.
General Merchandise
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
General Merchandise
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt
Sobeys Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt
Sobeys Inc.
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Overall Consumer Value
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Overall Consumer Value
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Coffee & Tea
Sailboat Coffee - Colombia Anei
Café William
Coffee & Tea
Sailboat Coffee - Colombia Anei
Café William
Excellence in Ethnic Products
Gourmet Pizza Express - Pizza Dough Balls
Mimi Food Products Inc.
Excellence in Ethnic Products
Gourmet Pizza Express - Pizza Dough Balls
Mimi Food Products Inc.
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Condiments & Sauces
Mandy's Dressings
Mandy's Salads
Condiments & Sauces
Mandy's Dressings
Mandy's Salads
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Cal & Gary's Artisan Pasta
Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd.
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Cal & Gary's Artisan Pasta
Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd.
Discover the Canadian Grand Prix Winners on Flipp
The spotlight is on innovation as the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards winners take over Flipp!
From summer must-haves to everyday essentials, these standout products are making waves with Canadian shoppers.
Awards Gala hosted by Brittnee Blair
Television Personality | Model
Guests will hear from a variety of industry leaders, including the Award of Distinction winners. Guests will also enjoy an exceptional dinner, prepared under the consultation of world-renowned chef Mark McEwan.
Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala
June 3, 2026
Toronto Congress Centre, North Building.
1020 Martin Grove Rd. Etobicoke, On