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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.
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? Join our Information Session on November 18th 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!
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.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro Inc.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Irrésistible Christmas Confectioneries
Metro 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.
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Cal & Gary's Artisan Pasta
Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd.
Shelf Stable Prepared Foods & Entrees
Cal & Gary's Artisan Pasta
Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Snack (Sweet)
Panache Milk Chocolate Bark
Sobeys Inc.
Health and Beauty
Dove serum body washes Collection
Unilever Canada
Health and Beauty
Dove serum body washes Collection
Unilever Canada
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
EGGS2go!
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Fresh and Refrigerated Prepared Foods & Entrees
EGGS2go!
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Child Care
Personnelle Baby Teether
Metro Inc.
Child Care
Personnelle Baby Teether
Metro Inc.
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Frozen Sides and Appetizers
Quick Crisp
Cavendish Farms
Innovation and Originality
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Innovation and Originality
TERRABRAE Eggshell Soil Enhancer
Burnbrae Farms Limited
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
Bakery Fresh (Par-Baked)
Compliments Mistletoe Wish Muffins
Sobeys Inc.
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Beverages
Over the Moooon-Chocolate Milk Mix
Medallion Milk Co.
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Vegan Dark Chocolate Collection
Purdys Chocolatier
Confectionery & Shelf Stable Desserts
Vegan Dark Chocolate Collection
Purdys Chocolatier
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Paper, Plastic, Foil & Wood
Scotties Ultra Soft
Kruger Products Inc.
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Health and Beauty
Personnelle Lubricated Latex Condoms
Metro Inc.
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Desserts, Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake
Loblaw Companies Limited
Appliance and Cookware
President's Choice Honeycomb Clad Cookware
Loblaw Companies Limited
Appliance and Cookware
President's Choice Honeycomb Clad Cookware
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
General Merchandise
Personnelle Weighted Plush Toy
Metro Inc.
General Merchandise
Personnelle Weighted Plush Toy
Metro Inc.
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Beverages
Life Smart Organic Kombucha
Metro Inc.
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Dairy (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese & Spreadables)
Organic Grass Fed Cheddar
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Irrésistible Beef Bavette
Metro Inc.
Meat, Egg & Seafood Fresh/Refrigerated or Frozen
Irrésistible Beef Bavette
Metro Inc.
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
Innovative Packaging
Poptastic
Poptastic
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Frozen Entrees
President's Choice Soups and Entrees
Loblaw Companies Limited
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro Inc.
Plant Based and Alternative Foods
Life Smart Naturalia Oat Beverages
Metro 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
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
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.
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
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
Pet Need
Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked
Pet Valu Canada Inc.
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