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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.
september 2025
Registration Opens
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.
Frozen Entrees
Napoletana
Oggi Foods
Frozen Entrees
Napoletana
Oggi Foods
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
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.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Condiments & Sauces
Mandy's Dressings
Mandy's Salads
Condiments & Sauces
Mandy's Dressings
Mandy's Salads
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
Health Care - Over the Counter
Be Better Collagen Peptides
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
Health Care - Over the Counter
Be Better Collagen Peptides
Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC
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
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Clover Leaf Tuna Salad
Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Clover Leaf Tuna Salad
Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Health and Beauty
Dove serum body washes Collection
Unilever Canada
Health and Beauty
Dove serum body washes Collection
Unilever Canada
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro Inc.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro Inc.
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro Inc.
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro Inc.
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
Co-op Gold Pork Carnita & Co-op Gold Beef Barbacoa
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
Co-op Gold Pork Carnita & Co-op Gold Beef Barbacoa
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt
Sobeys Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt
Sobeys Inc.
General Merchandise
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
General Merchandise
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
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
General Merchandise
Personnelle Weighted Plush Toy
Metro Inc.
General Merchandise
Personnelle Weighted Plush Toy
Metro Inc.
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Overall Consumer Value
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Overall Consumer Value
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
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Irrésistible Beef Bavette
Metro Inc.
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Irrésistible Beef Bavette
Metro Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
OREO
Mondelez Canada
Snack (Sweet)
OREO
Mondelez Canada
Innovation and Originality
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Innovation and Originality
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
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