The Grocer New Product Awards 2020 Winners & Highly Commended

Adult Drinks – Alcoholic

Winner - Spirited Union Queen Pineapple & Spice, Spirited Union Distillery

Highly Commended - Henry Westons Cloudy Vintage, Westons Cider

Adult Drinks - Non-Alcoholic

Winner - Caleno Juniper & Inca Berry Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Caleno Drinks

Highly Commended - Lowlander 0.00% White Ale, Lowlander Botanical Beers

Baby/infant food

Winner - Biotiful Dairy Kids Kefir Slurpy Strawberry, Biotiful Dairy

Highly Commended - BEAR paws - Mango & Carrot, BEAR

Bagged Snacks

Winner - Kettle Chips Vegan Sheese and Red Onion, Kettle Foods

Highly Commended - Two Farmers Lightly Salted hand-cooked crisps, Two Farmers

Bread & Baked Goods

Winner - Jason's Ciabattin White, Gearys Bakery

Highly Commended - Jasons Ancient Grains and Seeds Ciabattin, Gearys Bakery

Cakes & Biscuits

Winner - Maltesers Biscuits, Mars

Highly Commended - OGGS Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes, Alternative Foods London (OGGS)

Cereal & Breakfast

Winner - Fibreful Oatbran Porridge, Morning Foods

Highly Commended - GoodBelly Oat Flakes with Blueberry & Banana pieces, Cereal Partners UK

Cheese

Winner - Galbani Italian Burrata, Lactalis UK & Ireland

Highly Commended - Lye Cross Farm Certified 100% Grass-Fed Organic Mature Cheddar, Alvis Brothers

Confectionery

Winner - Bonds of London Pun Boxes - You're one in a Melon, IB Group

Highly Commended - Buttermilk Salted Caramel Cups, Buttermilk

Cooking Sauces & Condiments

Winner - Big Tom Spiced Tomato Ketchup, James White Drinks

Highly Commended - Geeta's Premium Mango Chutney, Geeta's Foods

Highly Commended - itsu miso mushroom brilliant'broth, itsu [grocery]

Dairy-Free

Winner - Minor Figures Chai Latte Spiced Tea & Oat Milk, Minor Figures

Highly Commended - Applewood® Vegan Slices, Norseland

Desserts

Winner - Charlie Bigham's Proper Puds: Bread and Butter Pudding, Charlie Bigham’s

Highly Commended - Charlie Bigham's Proper Puds: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Charlie Bigham’s

Frozen

Winner - Chicago Town Tiger Crust Cheese Medley, Dr. Oetker

Highly Commended - itsu hoisin duck bao'buns, itsu [grocery]

Home Baking

Winner - Creative Nature Top 14 Allergen-Free Baking Mix - Chocolate Cake, Creative Nature

Highly Commended - Cadbury Home Baking Kits, Premier Foods

Hot Drinks

Winner - Dualit Aluminium Coffee Capsules - Lungo Americano, Dualit

Household Products including Laundry

Winner -Ecoegg Laundry Egg, Ecoegg

Highly Commended - Surf Coconut Bliss, Unilever UK

Ice Cream

Winner - Haagen-Dazs 150 Calorie Gelato Caramel Swirl, General Mills

Highly Commended - Oppo Salted Caramel Low-Calorie Ice Cream Sticks, Oppo Brothers

Kitchen Cupboard

Winner - Belazu Tahini, Belazu

Highly Commended - Bisto Seasoning Mixes - Chilli Con Carne, Premier Foods

Highly Commended - Princes Mackerel Sizzle – Smokey Chilli & Tomato, Princes

Meal Accompaniments

Winner - Rainbow Mini Waffles, Birds Eye

Highly Commended - Cauliflower Hash Browns, Strong Roots

Meat & Fish

Winner - Whitby Seafoods Jumbo Scampi – Chilled, Whitby Seafoods

Highly Commended - BigFish Signature Oak Smoked Salmon, JCS Fish

Milk Drinks

Winner - Lactofree Semi-Skimmed Organic Milk Drink, Arla Foods

Highly Commended - Barista Coffee Co, Caffe Latte, FrieslandCampina

Personal Use

Winner - Ambience Apothecary Muscle Balm, Eos Scientific

Highly Commended - Westlab Mindful Bathing Salts, Westlab

Pet Food & Treats

Winner - Scrumbles Gnashers Daily Dental Treats, Scrumbles

Highly Commended - Lily's Kitchen The Best Ever Beef Mini Burgers, Lily's Kitchen

Ready Meals

Winner - Saffron Tree Gosht ka Salan, Proper Indian Food/Saffron Tree

Highly Commended - Mindful Chef Panang Chicken Curry with Black Rice, Mindful Chef

Reduced Sugar

Winner - Nairn's Chunky Biscuit Breaks - Oats, Apple and Cinnamon, Nairn's

Highly Commended - Lizi's Low Sugar Maple & Pecan Granola, Lizi's

Smoothies & Fruit Juices

Winner - innocent plus - bolt from the blue, innocent drinks

Highly Commended - Moju Ginger Dosing Bottle, Moju

Soft Drinks & Mixers

Winner - Sister's Infused Soda Guava & Lime, Franklin & Sons

Highly Commended - Radnor Infusions Lemon & Mint, Radnor Hills

Soup, Rice & Noodles

Winner - John West Steam Pots – Biriyani, John West

Highly Commended - Mr Lee's Noodles Coconut Chicken Laksa, Mr Lee's Pure Foods Co.

Sport Bars & Snacks

Winner - Flipz - Milk Chocolate, Pladis

Highly Commended - Pea Pops - Smokey BBQ, UF International

Vegetarian/Vegan – Savoury

Winner - Richmond Meat-Free Sausages, Kerry Foods

Highly Commended - Chicago Town Tomato Stuffed Crust Takeaway Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Saucy Vegan, Dr. Oetker

Vegetarian/Vegan – Sweet

Winner - Squeaky Bean Fluffy American-Style Pancakes, Winterbotham Darby

Highly Commended - Gu Puds Free-From Chocolate and Vanilla Cheesecakes, Gu Puds

Highly Commended - YAAR Creamy Vanilla Quark Bar, YAAR Bar

Testimonials

"For me as someone who has worked in food for a number of years at other brands and retailers. Winning a Grocer Award was a pinch yourself moment, and I must admit, a career highlight!

The Grocer stands for so much in our industry, as a brand, a media outlet and also with the awards and how much all of the industry holds them in esteem.

From small start up's, to mega multi million pound brands and retailers. Everyone knows of the Grocer and the awards. I wasn't sure about entering at first, but so glad I did. We actively show off our achievement and rightly so! A definite, look mum I won a Grocer Award moment!"

Rob Brice Founder Crave

"I have been developing confectionery products since I was 18. Hence to win such an award is a landmark moment for me!

This project in particular was one of my all-time favourites. Developing a chocolate bar is as much about restraint as it is expression! The shoppers’ needs must never be forgotten, else a path of elitism, self-congratulation or hubris will out, and the bar won’t sell! The shopper wants to have a fantastic time, all other objectives pale to insignificance!

I believe this is why this bar has been awarded such a humbling accolade, and I am overwhelmingly proud and honoured for Monty Bojangles to be recognised thus."

Andrew Newlands MD & Founder Monty Bojangles

"We were so honoured that Little Dish won at The New Product & Packaging Awards!

To be recognised by The Grocer for quality, innovation and sustainable packaging was not only hugely motivating for the team, but also reinforced our position as market leader in the category."

Hillary Graves Founder Little Dish