RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA
Canadian grand prix new product awards
Canadian
grand prix
new product
awards
Finalists announced in April 2026!
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.
December 31, 2025
Registration Deadline Closed
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.
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
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Vegan Dark Chocolate Collection
Purdys Chocolatier
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Vegan Dark Chocolate Collection
Purdys Chocolatier
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Baking Needs and Dried Bakery
Lantic Maple Pouches
Lantic
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
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
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
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.
Condiments & Sauces
Western Family Mayonnaise Style Dressing
Pattison Food Group
Condiments & Sauces
Western Family Mayonnaise Style Dressing
Pattison Food Group
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega-3 + Lutein Eggs
Gray Ridge Eggs Inc.
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega-3 + Lutein Eggs
Gray Ridge Eggs 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.
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Co-op Gold Perogies
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.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Chalo! Dahi Plain Yogurt
Sobeys Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Dempster's Signature Brioche Style Gold Bread
Dempster's Signature
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Dempster's Signature Brioche Style Gold Bread
Dempster's Signature
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
No added Sugar Granola
Jordans Cereals
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
No added Sugar Granola
Jordans Cereals
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
All Canadian
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
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
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Overall Consumer Value
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Overall Consumer Value
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Snack (Savory)
Co-op Gold Snack Mix
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Coffee & Tea
Sailboat Coffee - Colombia Anei
Café William
Coffee & Tea
Sailboat Coffee - Colombia Anei
Café William
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
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
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
Appliance and Cookware
President's Choice Honeycomb Clad Cookware
Loblaw Companies Limited
Appliance and Cookware
President's Choice Honeycomb Clad Cookware
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Discover the Canadian Grand Prix Winners on Flipp
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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