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Canadian grand prix new product awards
Canadian
grand prix
new product
awards
Save the date for the annual
Canadian Grand Prix Gala on June 3, 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.
Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala
The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala brings together retailers, brands, and industry leaders for an evening of recognition and connection.
Your gala ticket includes a red-carpet cocktail reception, networking with retailers from across Canada, a curated three-course dinner, and a celebratory awards ceremony recognizing excellence in new product innovation.
Industry Recognized, Consumer Approved
- Caddle Consumer Ratings for all winning products
- New finalist and winner seals for shelf and packaging impact
- Expanded juror panel bringing deeper consumer and lifestyle expertise
The perfect alignment of industry recognition and consumer validation for success in Canada’s grocery retail sector.
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
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.
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.
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