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RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA
Canadian grand prix new product awards
Stay Tuned! Finalists Announced in April 2025.
Recognizing Excellence for 32 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.

February 2025
In-person evaluation in
Montréal, Quebec.

april 2025
Finalists Announced.

June 2025
Winners announced at the 32nd Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala.
What are RCC's Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards?
These awards spotlight innovation across various categories, from bakery and beverages to snacks and household items. Winners of the reflect the dynamic landscape of the Private Label, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Quick-Service Restaurant sectors.
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.
Past 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.

General Merchandise
Selection Eco Compostable Wood Utensils
Metro Inc.
General Merchandise

Selection Eco Compostable Wood Utensils
Metro Inc.

Snack (Savory)
Cheetos® Popcorn Cheddar Jalapeño
PepsiCo Foods Canada
Snack (Savory)

Cheetos® Popcorn Cheddar Jalapeño
PepsiCo Foods Canada

All Canadian
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
All Canadian

Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres

Excellence in Ethnic Products
Chalo! Signature Basmati Rice
Sobeys Inc.
Excellence in Ethnic Products

Chalo! Signature Basmati Rice
Sobeys Inc.

Pet Needs
Pro Plan Vital Systems
Nestlé Purina
Pet Needs

Pro Plan Vital Systems
Nestlé Purina

Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen)
Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods
Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen)

Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods

Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
Saputo Cheese Fries
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees

Saputo Cheese Fries
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

Beverages
Café William - Acting Beyond the Cup
Café William
Beverages

Café William - Acting Beyond the Cup
Café William

Baby Care
Personnelle Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
Metro Inc.
Baby Care

Personnelle Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
Metro Inc.

Snack (Sweet)
SourCran
Patience Fruit & Co
Snack (Sweet)

SourCran
Patience Fruit & Co

Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Only Goodness Cauliflower Pizza Crust Mix
Pattison Food Group
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery

Only Goodness Cauliflower Pizza Crust Mix
Pattison Food Group

Innovative Packaging
Balzac's Coffee Roasters Anniversary Blend
Balzac's Coffee Roasters
Innovative Packaging

Balzac's Coffee Roasters Anniversary Blend
Balzac's Coffee Roasters

Snack (Sweet)
Be Better Apple Juice Infused Cranberries
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Snack (Sweet)

Be Better Apple Juice Infused Cranberries
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC

Innovation and Originality
Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods
Innovation and Originality

Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods

Pet Needs
Prime Bones™ Bully-Shaped Dog Chews with Grass-Fed Beef
Nestlé Purina
Pet Needs

Prime Bones™ Bully-Shaped Dog Chews with Grass-Fed Beef
Nestlé Purina

Beverages
Co-op Gold PURE Kombucha
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
Beverages

Co-op Gold PURE Kombucha
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

Deli Meats and Cheeses
Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Deli Meats and Cheeses

Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited

Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres

Overall Consumer Value
Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Overall Consumer Value

Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited

Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
KEEN No-Bake Energy Bite Mix
ACH Food Companies, Inc.
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery

KEEN No-Bake Energy Bite Mix
ACH Food Companies, Inc.

Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Irresistibles Muffins
Metro Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)

Irresistibles Muffins
Metro Inc.

Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Farm Boy™ Ice Cream
Farm Boy Company Inc.
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Farm Boy™ Ice Cream
Farm Boy Company Inc.

Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen)
Life Smart Organic Smoothie Pucks
Metro Inc.
Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen)

Life Smart Organic Smoothie Pucks
Metro Inc.

Personal Care
Personnelle Face Mask Kit
Metro Inc.
Personal Care

Personnelle Face Mask Kit
Metro Inc.

Condiments & Sauces
Western Family Dill Pickle Hummus
Pattison Food Group
Condiments & Sauces

Western Family Dill Pickle Hummus
Pattison Food Group

General Merchandise
Thermacell EL55 Mosquito Repeller + Glow Light
Thermacell Repellents, Inc.
General Merchandise

Thermacell EL55 Mosquito Repeller + Glow Light
Thermacell Repellents, Inc.

Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Life Smart Block Cheddar Cheeses
Metro Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)

Life Smart Block Cheddar Cheeses
Metro Inc.

Baby Care
Earth's Best® Organic Puffed Toddler Snacks
Hain Celestial Canada
Baby Care

Earth's Best® Organic Puffed Toddler Snacks
Hain Celestial Canada

Snack (Savory)
Longo's Curato Focaccia Strips
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.
Snack (Savory)

Longo's Curato Focaccia Strips
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.

Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Life Smart Naturalia Sustainably Raised Beef
Metro Inc.
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Life Smart Naturalia Sustainably Raised Beef
Metro Inc.

Empire Company Ltd. and Sobeys Inc.

Kruger Products
Gala Awards Dinner
June 4, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
North Building
1020 Martin Grove Rd., Etobicoke, ON