Retail Council of Canada unveils winners of 2025 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards

The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) honoured the winners of the 32^nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards at a gala in Toronto on June 4.

This year’s 46 winners represent a vibrant mix of established retailers, suppliers, independent boutiques, and family-run businesses who are committed to delivering outstanding quality and groundbreaking innovation for consumers across Canada. To explore the complete list of this year’s winners, please visit RCCGrandPrix.ca/winners.

Additionally, Loblaw was honoured with both the All-Canadian trophy and Overall Consumer Value Award for their Northern Spanish-Style Basque Cheesecake. Mimi Food Products was recognized with the Excellence in Ethnic Product award for Gourmet Pizza Express – Pizza Dough Balls. Burnbrae Farms earned distinction with the Innovation and Originality award for their Terrabrae Eggshell Soil Enhancer. Poptastic was lauded for their Innovative Packaging.

“The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards are more than a celebration—they’re a catalyst for progress in our industry. For 32 years, Canadian companies of all sizes have risen to the challenge of meeting evolving consumer expectations with ingenuity, quality, and purpose,” said Diane J. Brisebois, president & CEO, Retail Council of Canada. “RCC is proud to honour this year’s winners and showcase how they’re shaping the future of grocery in Canada with every innovation brought to shelf.”

As part of the Canadian Grand Prix Award Gala, two exceptional leaders received the prestigious 2025 Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Awards for their remarkable contributions to the retail industry and their communities. The 2025 recipients are Carmen Fortino, EVP national supply chain and procurement, Metro, and Gary Wade, president of Unilever Canada and CEO of Beauty and Wellbeing, North America.

“These industry veterans have left a lasting impact on the retail industry and their communities, and we proudly celebrate their achievements and well-deserved recognition,” said Brisebois.