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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. 

Snack (Sweet)

SourCran

Patience Fruit & Co

Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)

Irresistibles Muffins

Metro Inc.

Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Naturegg Solar

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Life Smart Naturalia Sustainably Raised Beef

Metro Inc.

Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees

Saputo Cheese Fries

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

Baking Needs and Dried Bakery

KEEN No-Bake Energy Bite Mix

ACH Food Companies, Inc.

Pet Needs

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

Nestlé Purina

Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Demetres Ice Creams

Demetres

Health Care - Over the Counter

Life Smart Protein and Greens Vegan Drink Mixes

Metro Inc.

Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)

Life Smart Block Cheddar Cheeses

Metro Inc.

Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Farm Boy™ Ice Cream

Farm Boy Company Inc.

Condiments & Sauces

MAG Mayonnaise Signature

Groupe MAG

Innovative Packaging

Balzac's Coffee Roasters Anniversary Blend

Balzac's Coffee Roasters

Personal Care

Personnelle Face Mask Kit

Metro Inc.

Overall Consumer Value

Co-op Gold Feta Cheese

Federated Co-operatives Limited

Snack (Savory)

Cheetos® Popcorn Cheddar Jalapeño

PepsiCo Foods Canada

Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees

Co-op Gold PURE Hand-Stretched Pinsa Pizza

Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

Baby Care

Personnelle Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

Metro Inc.

Baby Care

Earth's Best® Organic Puffed Toddler Snacks

Hain Celestial Canada

Innovation and Originality

Soy Free Tofu

Big Mountain Foods

General Merchandise

Thermacell EL55 Mosquito Repeller + Glow Light

Thermacell Repellents, Inc.

Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)

Armstrong Nibblers Natural Cheese Snacks

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

Deli Meats and Cheeses

Co-op Gold Feta Cheese

Federated Co-operatives Limited

Beverages

Café William - Acting Beyond the Cup

Café William

Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts

Milk Chocolate Pecans with Sea Salt

Chocolat Lamontagne inc.

Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts

Western Family - Super Sour Gummy Mix

Pattison Food Group

Baking Needs and Dried Bakery

Only Goodness Cauliflower Pizza Crust Mix

Pattison Food Group

Pet Needs

Pro Plan Vital Systems

Nestlé Purina

All Canadian

Demetres Ice Creams

Demetres

Beverages

Co-op Gold PURE Kombucha

Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

Gala Awards Dinner
June 4, 2025

Toronto Congress Centre

North Building
1020 Martin Grove Rd., Etobicoke, ON