RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

Canadian grand prix new product awards

Last chance!

Apply by November 30th

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? Watch our Information Session 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!

Meet the New Jury Chair

Leading this year’s judging panel is Chef Poyan Danesh, award-winning chef, international competitor, and champion of culinary innovation. Named BC Chef of the Year in 2013 and a World Culinary Olympics medalist, Poyan now serves as Culinary Director at Ocean Mama Seafood and Treasurer and Competition Chair for the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, bringing world-class expertise and leadership to the 2026 Grand Prix judging panel.

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

In Person evaluation: Food jury samples to be tested in Montréal

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. 

Beverages

Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix

Medallion Milk Co.

Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees

EGGS2go!

Burnbrae Farms Limited

Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees

Clover Leaf Tuna Salad

Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp

Plant Based and Alternative Foods

No added Sugar Granola

Jordans Cereals

Health and Beauty

Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms

Metro Inc.

Snack (Sweet)

Panache Milk Chocolate Bark

Sobeys Inc.

Innovative Packaging

Poptastic

Poptastic

Appliance and Cookware

President's Choice Honeycomb Clad Cookware

Loblaw Companies Limited

Health and Beauty

Dove serum body washes Collection

Unilever Canada

Coffee & Tea

Sailboat Coffee - Colombia Anei

Café William

All Canadian

Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake

Loblaw Companies Limited

Overall Consumer Value

Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake

Loblaw Companies Limited

Health Care - Over the Counter

Be Better Collagen Peptides

Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC

Pet Need

Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked

Pet Valu Canada Inc.

Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood

Selection Air Fryer Parchment Paper Liners

Metro Inc.

Frozen Sides and Appetizers

Quick Crisp

Cavendish Farms

Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen

Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake

Loblaw Companies Limited

Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood

Scotties Ultra Soft

Kruger Products Inc.

Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts

Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries

Metro Inc.

Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees

Cal & Gary's Artisan Pasta

Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd.

Fruit, Vegetable & Produce (Fresh / Refrigerated Or Frozen)

No Name Naturally Imperfect Strawberries

Loblaw Companies Limited

Frozen Entrees

Napoletana

Oggi Foods

Snack (Savory)

Co-op Gold Snack Mix

Federated Co-operatives Limited

Frozen Sides and Appetizers

Co-op Gold Perogies

Federated Co-operatives Limited

Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)

Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt

Sobeys Inc.

Condiments & Sauces

Mandy's Dressings

Mandy's Salads

Innovation and Originality

TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer

Burnbrae Farms Limited

Snack (Sweet)

OREO

Mondelez Canada

Condiments & Sauces

Western Family Mayonnaise Style Dressing

Pattison Food Group

Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts

Vegan Dark Chocolate Collection

Purdys Chocolatier

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