Canada’s Origin Organic™ Sparkling Water awarded ‘Best New Product’ for 2024
“The entire Canadian team is proud to win this award. This award was voted upon by consumers and as a consumer marketer, these are the wins that matter! Looking forward to seeing continued success on this brand in 2024 and beyond,” said Jennifer Semley Robert, BlueTriton Brands Marketing Director, Canada.
TORONTO, CANADA, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - BrandSpark International has announced the winners of the 21st annual 2024 Best New Product Awards™ ("BNPA"), Canada's largest and most credible new product awards program. This year, over 15,000 Canadians participated in the national survey to rate products in 106 categories for the latest and greatest in Food, Beverage, Beauty, Health, Personal Care, Kids, Pet, Household Care, Home Goods & Footwear, Restaurant Menu Items and Services. The winners are 100% consumer-voted and were determined based on real shoppers who purchased these winning products.
The 2024 Best New Product Awards winners are listed below. For more information on the program and winners, visit: www.bestnewproductawards.com
"There are so many new products launched every year and the Best New Product Awards program continues to help guide consumers to discover those stand-out new products that can meet their evolving needs." says Kim Diamond, Vice-President of Best New Product Awards Inc. "At the end of the day, the Best New Product Awards spotlight innovative products that are worth consumers' hard earned dollars."
"Every year we see brands leveraging their wins across all channels, such as e-commerce, social media, and on-pack, and we see this directly and positively affect their sales because leveraging the BNPA win delivers a proven ROI" says Robert Levy, President of Best New Product Awards Inc. "The Awards are 100% consumer-voted, without juries, and are backed by leading market research firm BrandSpark International. The Best New Product Awards are regarded as Canada's leading new product awards," Levy adds.
The Best New Product Awards winners will be featured in a widespread PR and media campaign including the Global TV Network, Walmart.ca, TikTok, Chatelaine, The Kit, on the Flipp flyer app, and in an online shoppable gallery on ShopperArmy.com - an engaged nationwide community of shoppers who try and review products.
Some key takeaways from this year's BrandSpark Canadian Shopper Study & the Best New Product Awards
The BrandSpark Canadian Shopper Study revealed that two years into the onset of rapid inflation, 3 in 4 consumers have continued to evolve their shopping habits, driven by the higher prices that 4 in 5 say they've seen for 'most products' they buy.
For many products, 3 in 5 say that store brands are just as good as brand names, challenging major brands to maintain their leadership with products that increase value through meaningful innovation and superior performance, and to ensure that consumers recognize the superior benefits offered.
Fortunately, many new products were up to this challenge and rated highly with Canadian shoppers, 75% of whom report that they continue to like trying new products. Even in the current economic climate, 3 in 5 say they are willing to pay more for a new product if it is better than what was previously available. Dyson achieved big wins in home goods, illustrating how there is still an appetite for leading innovation from premium brands.
The primary trends driving successful innovation were superior performance/efficacy, convenience, experiential innovation with taste or scent, enhanced health benefits, and sustainability.
The most common way to enhance new products was with unique alternative ingredients or materials. In food & beverage this is exemplified by an array of plant-based alternatives from mainstream brands.
These innovations are underpinned by efforts to deliver more value: Canadian marketers reported in the 2023 BrandSpark/ACA Marketers Survey that a 'focus on value' has been the most significant trend guiding their recent product launches, followed by health, sustainability, and convenience.
Many of the 2024 Best New Product Awards winners align with these trends:
Leading food and beverage innovations have embraced alternative ingredients to cater to evolving dietary preferences. 3 in 10 Canadians have some form of dietary restriction, led by lactose sensitivity or intolerance, while many more are open to new alternatives whether for health or variety.
Several of the highest-rated products in the Study delivered amazing taste in plant-based formats, accessible to those on vegan or lactose-free diets, or simply looking for an alternative. These five winning products all rated within the top 10 this year: Häagen-Dazs Plant-Based Frozen Dessert, HERSHEY'S OAT MADE Vegan Chocolate Creamy Almond & Sea Salt, Gardein Supreme Chick'n, Silk Probiotic Plant-Based Yogurt, and Gay Lea Pumpkin Spice Coconut Whipped Topping.
Meanwhile, dairy features prominently among the other top food innovations for 2024 including Liberté Méditerranée Dessert Collection, DRUMSTICK Toffee Graham Crunch, and Cracker Barrel Signature Smoked Cheddar Range.
In the realm of sustainability, top-rated innovations represent a commitment to eco-friendly practices. 74% of Canadian shoppers say they appreciate when companies make products more environmentally-friendly.
The highest-rated innovation in Household Care was Glad Compostable Drawstring Bags, delivering superior sustainability with performance.
The Simba Green Hybrid Mattress takes a proactive approach by prioritizing organic and recyclable materials, appealing to consumers who value sustainable and responsibly sourced products.
In personal care & beauty, 3 in 5 believe that ongoing research & development is continually leading to better products. 'Gentleness on skin' tops the list of consumer requirements, and the top-rated innovations delivered through effective and natural ingredients.
Burt's Bees Renewal Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Face Cream took the top spot in the Natural Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer category, and Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm won in the Skin Balm category, which both deliver effectiveness.
2024 BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARDS LIST OF WINNERS*
WINNING PRODUCT, FOOD & BEVERAGE CATEGORIES
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sweet Chili Puffs, Better-for-you Savoury Snack
Siggi's High Protein Yogurts: Banana & Raspberry, Better-for-you Yogurt
Balderson Mature Tasting Trio, Block Cheese
Thomas' Breakfast Breads, Breakfast Bread
Dole Canned Fruit No Sugar Added, No Artificial Sweeteners, Canned Fruit
Kellogg's Cinnabon Cereal, Cereal
Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Bar
Lavazza Nespresso Compatible Capsules in Aluminum, Coffee Pods
Maple Leaf Fully Cooked Rotisserie Chicken Legs and Pork Tenderloin, Cooked Entrée
Chips Ahoy! Chewy Confetti Cake, Cookie
Little Bites Cookies, Cookie Snack Pack
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Cooking Sauces, Cooking Sauce
Liberté Méditerranée Dessert Collection, Dessert Yogurt
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar, Diet Carbonated Soft Drink
Chiwis Chocolate Orange Chips, Dried Fruit
Catelli Legume Pasta, Dry Pasta
Naturegg Omega Plus Solar Free-Range Brown Eggs, Eggs
Cheez-It Snap'd Parmesan Ranch, Flavoured Cracker
Farm Boy Caramel Popcorn, Flavoured Popcorn
Origin Organic™ Sparkling Water, Flavoured Sparkling Water
Oggi Gluten Free 4 Cheese Tortellini, Fresh Pasta
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Frozen Meals, Frozen Asian Meal
DRUMSTICK Toffee Graham Crunch, Frozen Dessert
Giovanni Rana Lasagna: 4 Cheese, Meat, Ready-to-Heat Italian Meal
OREO Double Stuf Gluten Free, Gluten-Free Cookie
Woolwich Dairy Cheese Pops, Gourmet Cheese
Kicking Horse Decaf Coffee, Ground Coffee
Dairyland 18g of Protein, Neilson 18g of Protein, Higher Protein Milk
Laura Secord 3D Hot Chocolate Mixes - Caramel, Hot Chocolate
Nescafé Gold Smooth Instant Coffee 100g, Instant Coffee
Lay's Flavours from India Potato Chips, International Flavoured Chip
Miss Vickie's All Dressed Up Flavour Kettle Cooked Chips, Kettle Chip
SunRype Fruit To Go Blue Raspberry and Pink Lemonade, Kids Fruit Snack
Great Canadian Meat Six Pac Sausage Sticks, Meat Snacks
Organic Traditions Focus Fuel Mushroom Coffee, Mushroom Enhanced Beverage
Cadbury Easter Micro Mini Eggs 190g, Novelty Chocolate
Happy Wolf Fridge-Fresh Snack Bars, Organic Kids Snack
Schneiders Sliced Meats, Packaged Sliced Meat
Smucker's Uncrustables, Peanut Butter & Jam Snack
Silk Nextmilk Whole, Plant-Based Beverage
Gardein Supreme Chick'n, Plant-Based Chicken
Häagen-Dazs Plant-Based Frozen Dessert, Plant-Based Frozen Dessert
Silk Probiotic Plant-Based Yogurt, Plant-Based Yogurt
The Secret Nature of Fruit Probiotic Sodas, Probiotic Beverage
Love Good Protein Bar, Protein Bar
Gay Lea Pumpkin Spice Coconut Whipped Topping, Pumpkin Spice Dairy Alternative
Saputo Cheese Fries, Ready-to-Cook Cheese
Tilda Steamed Jasmine Rice, Rice
Cracker Barrel Mediterranean Medley Blends, Shredded Cheese
Cracker Barrel Signature Smoked Cheddar Range, Smoked Cheese
Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Granola Squares, Snack Bar
NIBBLERS Natural Cheese Snacks, Snacking Cheese
Sour Patch Kids Lemonade, Sour Candy
Mamba Chewy Candies 150g, Sweet Candy
Longo's Cantina Style Jalapeno Cheddar Tortilla Chips, Tortilla Chip
Boulangerie Grissol Melba Sourdough, Unflavoured Cracker
HERSHEY'S OAT MADE Vegan Chocolate Creamy Almond & Sea Salt, Vegan Chocolate
Balzac's Anniversary Blend, Whole Bean Coffee
WINNING PRODUCT, HEALTH, BEAUTY, PERSONAL CARE & KIDS CATEGORIES
Centrum Tropical Fruit Multi Gummies, Adult Multivitamin
Zarbee's, Baby & Children's Immunity/Cough & Cold Remedy
Culturelle Baby Calm + Colic Probiotic Drops, Baby Probiotic
Aveeno Tone + Texture Daily Renewing Lotion, Body Lotion
Aveeno Kids Sensitive Skin Face & Body Gel Cream, Children's Face/Body Moisturizer
Philips Sonicare for Kids, Children's Powered Toothbrush
Aveeno Kids Sensitive Skin Face & Body Wash, Children's Wash
TUMS Chewy Bites Assorted Berries Flavour Extra Strength 750mg, Digestive Aid
Organika Electrolytes 60 Servings, Electrolyte Drink Mix
CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment, Face Exfoliator
St. Ives Exfoliating Toners, Face Toner
Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring Foundation, Foundation
Revlon One-Step Air Straight, Hair Tool
Burt's Bees Advanced Relief Lip Repair, Lip Balm
Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick, Lipstick
Burt's Bees Renewal Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Face Cream, Natural Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide, Primer
Aveeno Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm, Skin Balm
Colgate PerioGard Gum Care Toothpaste, Toothpaste
OLLY Happy Hoo Ha, Women's Supplement
WINNING PRODUCT, HOUSEHOLD CARE & PET CATEGORIES
Air Wick Vibrant, Air Freshener
Glad Compostable Drawstring Bags, Better-for-the-Environment Disposal Bags
IAMS Advanced Health Dry Cat Food, Cat Food
Cascade Platinum Plus Action Pacs, Dish Detergent
Milk-Bone Celebration Biscuits, Dog Treat
Downy Rinse and Refresh, Fabric Care
Lysol Disinfectant Brand New Day, Household Cleaner
BEHR PREMIUM Specialty Spray Paint, Paint
WINNING PRODUCT, HOME GOODS & FOOTWEAR CATEGORIES
Dyson Big+Quiet Formaldehyde, Air Purifier
Endy Upholstered Adjustable Bed, Bed Frame
The Simba Green Hybrid Mattress, Hybrid Mattress-in-a-Box over $1,500
Hush Iced Hybrid Mattress, Hybrid Mattress-in-a-Box under $1,500
Martha Stewart x Skechers Slip Ins Ultra Flex 3, Lifestyle Shoe
Sealy Posturepedic Plus Optimum Grand Melody Europillowtop, Mattress
Hoka Mach X, Running Shoe
Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum, Stick Vacuum
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet & Dry Vacuum, Wet/Dry Vacuum
Canadians continue to fulfill many of their meal needs at restaurants, with 69% reporting at least one restaurant dinner each week, including 56% ordering in or getting take-out.
WINNING PRODUCT, MENU ITEM CATEGORIES
Tim Hortons BBQ Crispy Chicken Loaded Bowl, Bowl
McDonald's Mighty McMuffin, Breakfast
Popeyes Blackened Deluxe Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich
Subway Signature Sandwiches: Canuck Classic (#1), Great Canadian Club (#2), Turkey Rancher (#3), Deli Sandwich
A&W Frozen Lemonade, Fruit Beverage
Arby's Bacon Ranch Wagyu Burger, Specialty Burger
Tim Hortons Caramel Toffee Cold Brew, Specialty Coffee
Pizza Pizza Stuffed Crust, Specialty Pizza
67% of Canadians look for innovations that will make their life easier, so we are excited to add growing segments that highlight consumers' top rated services.
WINNING PRODUCT, SERVICE CATEGORIES
PC Express Rapid Delivery, Grocery Delivery Service
Walmart Delivery Pass, Online Grocery Subscription Pass
PC Insiders World Elite Mastercard, Rewards Credit Card
