Product of the Year™ Canada and Rogers Media Reveal 2019’s Most Innovative Products
TORONTO – (March 27, 2019) Beauty. Snacks. Home. In a range of categories to suit your every need, Product of the Year™ Canada, with feedback from Canadian consumers, announce 2019’s most innovative products of the year. Tonight, 37 winners from across the country will receive the coveted Product of the Year™ Canada status, red seal, and accept their prize at the exclusive awards gala.
“Consumers are overwhelmed with the sea of new products hitting the marketplace on a weekly basis,” said Jessica Peacock, Director, Client Solutions, Rogers Media. “Product of the Year Canada is designed to alleviate that stress and present consumers with a selection of products that exceed the industry standard for quality and innovation.”
For more than nine years, Product of the Year™ Canada has been guiding consumers to the most innovative products available, grading them based on satisfaction, innovation, appeal, and intent to purchase.
The Product of the Year™ Canada internationally-renowned red seal is awarded to manufacturers who refine, develop, or adapt their products to stay top-of-mind for consumers. Once products are submitted, an esteemed jury panel combines expertise and insights to create a list of finalists. From this exclusive group of products and services, a nation-wide consumer survey determines the winners that receive the coveted red seal.
Product of the Year Canada 2019 winners:
| Category | Company / Brand Name | Product Name |
| Beauty | Nude by Nature | Nude by Nature Perfecting Concealer |
| Bite Size Snacks | MadeGood | Double Chocolate Soft Baked Mini Cookies |
| Brow | Maybelline New York | Maybelline New York Tattoo Brow Peel-off Tint |
| Condiments | Longo’s | Signature Freestone Peach and Ghost Pepper Sauce |
| Cooking appliances | Electrolux | Frigidaire Gallery 30” Freestanding Induction Range (CGIF30TF) |
| Dairy | IÖGO nanö | Mozzarella Cheese in Portion Pack |
| Dishwasher | Maytag | Maytag Top Control Dishwasher with Powerdry Options and Third Level Rack MDB8989SH2 |
| Dry Shampoo | L’Oréal Paris Magic Shampoo | Invisible Dry Shampoo Fresh Crush |
| Dryer | Maytag | Maytag Front Load Electric Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing with Industry-Exclusive Extra Moisture Sensor – 7.3 cu. ft. YMED863OHC |
| Fabric Softner | Snuggle | Sheets PLUS SuperFresh 105 ct |
| Financial Services | Rogers Bank | Rogers Bank Rogers World Elite Mastercard |
| Frozen Foods | Longo’s | Signature Cauliflower Crust Spinach Alfredo Pizza |
| Frozen Meat | Prime | Raised Without Antibiotics |
| Hair | Love Beauty and Planet | Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo |
| Haircare | Garnier Fructis | 1-Minute Hair Treats – Papaya Extract Damage Repairing Treat |
| Hair colour | L’Oréal Paris Colorista | Hair Makeup |
| Hair Removal | Philips | Satinelle Prestige Wet & Dry Epilator (BRE648) |
| Home | Danby Appliances | Danby Parcel Guard |
| Household products | CHI | Easy Steam Garment Steamer |
| Ice Cream | HÄAGEN-DAZS | Non-Dairy |
| Laundry | Purex | Odour Release |
| Low Cal ice-cream | Halo Top Creamery | Halo Top |
| Eye | L’Oréal Paris | Lash Paradise |
| Mattress | Tempur-Pedic | Tempur-Pedic Pro Series |
| Microwave/Hood Combo | KitchenAid | KitchenAid 1000-Watt Low Profile MicrowaveHood Combination YMLS311HS |
| Refigerator | Maytag | Maytag 36” Wide French Door Refrigerator – 27 Cu. ft. MFT2772HEL |
| Root Touch-up | L’Oréal Paris | Magic Root Cover Up |
| Skin Care | L’Oréal Paris | Revitalift Cicacream |
| Skin Treatment | NEUTROGENA | Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment |
| Sliced Meat | Longo’s | Signature Antipasto – Selection of Prosciutto, Coppa, Salami |
| Small Kitchen appliances | Groupe SEB Canada | T-fal ActiFry Genius |
| Snacks | MadeGood | Vanilla Crispy Squares |
| Sun Care | NEUTROGENA | Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 |
| Wall oven | Whirlpool | Whirlpool 10.0 cu. ft. Smart Double Wall Oven with True Convection Cooking W0D97EC0H2 |
| Washer | Whirlpool | Whirlpool 5.0 cu.ft. Smart Front Load Washer with Load & Go XL Plus Dispenser, 40 Loads MFW9620HC |
| Washer/Dryer Combo | Whirlpool | Whirlpool 3.2 cu.ft. I.E.C Smart All-In-One Washer and Dryer YWFC8090GX |
| Yogurt | Olympic | Olympic Organic Grassfed 6.5% M.F 325G |
For more information on Product of the Year™ Canada and this year’s winning products, visit: www.productoftheyear.ca
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About Product of the Year™ Canada
Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Product of the Year currently operates in 42 countries with the same common goal: to guide consumers to the most innovative products in their market and reward the entrants for quality and innovation. This consumer-driven award is presented annually in more than 42 countries, including Canada, the U.S., U.K., Brazil, Italy, Australia, South Africa, and India.