Presenting Sponsor
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.
Personal Care
Personnelle Face Mask Kit
Metro Inc.
Personal Care
Personnelle Face Mask Kit
Metro 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.
Pet Needs
Pro Plan Vital Systems
Nestlé Purina
Pet Needs
Pro Plan Vital Systems
Nestlé Purina
Excellence in Ethnic Products
Chalo! Signature Basmati Rice
Sobeys Inc.
Excellence in Ethnic Products
Chalo! Signature Basmati Rice
Sobeys Inc.
All Canadian
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
All Canadian
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
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.
Innovation and Originality
Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods
Innovation and Originality
Soy Free Tofu
Big Mountain Foods
Baby Care
Personnelle Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
Metro Inc.
Baby Care
Personnelle Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
Metro Inc.
Condiments & Sauces
MAG Mayonnaise Signature
Groupe MAG
Condiments & Sauces
MAG Mayonnaise Signature
Groupe MAG
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Demetres Ice Creams
Demetres
Pet Needs
performatrin Ultra Collagen Sticks
Pet Valu
Pet Needs
performatrin Ultra Collagen Sticks
Pet Valu
Health Care - Over the Counter
Life Smart Protein and Greens Vegan Drink Mixes
Metro Inc.
Health Care - Over the Counter
Life Smart Protein and Greens Vegan Drink Mixes
Metro Inc.
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
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
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Armstrong Nibblers Natural Cheese Snacks
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Armstrong Nibblers Natural Cheese Snacks
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
Baby Care
Earth's Best® Organic Puffed Toddler Snacks
Hain Celestial Canada
Baby Care
Earth's Best® Organic Puffed Toddler Snacks
Hain Celestial Canada
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Milk Chocolate Pecans with Sea Salt
Chocolat Lamontagne inc.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Milk Chocolate Pecans with Sea Salt
Chocolat Lamontagne inc.
Snack (Savory)
Longo's Curato Focaccia Strips
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.
Snack (Savory)
Longo's Curato Focaccia Strips
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets 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.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Western Family - Super Sour Gummy Mix
Pattison Food Group
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Western Family - Super Sour Gummy Mix
Pattison Food Group
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.
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.
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
Innovative Packaging
Balzac's Coffee Roasters Anniversary Blend
Balzac's Coffee Roasters
Innovative Packaging
Balzac's Coffee Roasters Anniversary Blend
Balzac's Coffee Roasters
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Irresistibles Muffins
Metro Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Irresistibles Muffins
Metro Inc.
Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
Co-op Gold PURE Hand-Stretched Pinsa Pizza
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
Frozen or Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
Co-op Gold PURE Hand-Stretched Pinsa Pizza
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
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
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.
Overall Consumer Value
Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Overall Consumer Value
Co-op Gold Feta Cheese
Federated Co-operatives Limited
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