Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
The winners of the Top TEN in Grocery are (in no particular order):
1./ Product: Woolwich Dairy Soft Fresh Goat Cheese Pops
Manufacturer: Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP
Category: BEST DAIRY PRODUCT
Take your cheeseboard from good to GOAT with our NEW Woolwich Dairy Cheese Pops! Our classic rich and creamy soft fresh Canadian goat cheese has taken a roll in sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours: Wild Blueberry & Honey, made with real blueberries, Piri Piri & Honey for some creamy sweet and spicy heat, and Savoury Bruschetta for a classic combo of tomatoes, garlic & herbs. Ideal for entertaining, simply press the pretzel stick provided into the pop, arrange on a platter, and serve for a trendy appetizer that is sure to please. Get creative with Woolwich Dairy Cheese Pops and add them to salads, pastas, pitas, pizzas or omelettes. Woolwich Dairy, Honest to Goatness®!
2./ Product: Ice Honey
Manufacturer: Dr. Bee
Category: BEST LOCAL PRODUCT
Pure glacier-white honey from the Canadian Rockies.
Experience the taste of glacier-fed wildflower blossoms and crisp mountain air with our signature Ice Honey. Harvested from the northern foothills of Alberta, this award winning honey is unparalleled in flavour. The remote, green forage lands of the Rocky Mountains experience no pollution, allowing for the collection of pristine pure honey. Snow-white in its colour, this honey has a smooth texture and elegant sweetness.
Dr. Bee’s signature product, Ice Honey, has earned global acclaim for its exceptional quality. At the 2019 International Apicultural Congress, Apimondia, the honey won a world beekeeping award, placing it among the top selection of the finest honeys in the world.
• Unique glacier-white colour & creamy texture
• Enzyme-protective method to maintain highest quality & purity
• Melts in your mouth with subtle notes of light caramel & vanilla
• Lab Tested
• Pesticide & Herbicide Free
• Antibiotic Free
• Kosher Check
• Product of Canada
3./ Product: MushrooMeat™
Manufacturer: Untamed Feast Inc.
Category: BEST PLANT-BASED FOOD
A mushroom & plant-based meat alternative. Excellent for burgers, tacos, meatballs, nachos, chilli and anywhere else you’d traditionally use ground meat. A dry, shelf-stable mix that does not require refrigeration!! Perfect to have on hand or to take on adventures. Just add water, oil, and egg (optional). Makes 4 large burger patties OR 1 pound of ground MushrooMeat™. Featuring porcini, oyster, shitake, boletes, and chaga mushrooms. EAT MORE MUSHROOMS!
4./ Product: MARTINI® Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo
Distributor: Tree of Life
Category: BEST BEVERAGE
MARTINI® Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo is a premium non-alcoholic aperitivo, made for those times when you are choosing not to drink alcohol but still want to enjoy a sophisticated and refreshing tasting drink. Taking the same quality wines that are used in classic vermouths, the alcohol is gently removed and infused with a selection of botanicals, made with natural flavour. MARTINI® Non-Alcoholic Vibrante is a masterful blend of natural botanicals containing less than 0.5% vol alcohol, with Italian Bergamot to create a fruity aperitivo. MARTINI® Non-Alcoholic Floreale presents a refreshingly light and floral taste, with subtle notes of Roman Chamomile. Thanks to the choice of wines, botanicals and over 150 years of know-how, MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo has taste complexity and a unique flavour profile which is versatile for enjoyment in mixed drinks, cocktails or on its own.
5./ Product: Olly
Manufacturer: Unilever
Category: BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS PRODUCT
OLLY is a range of delightful and nutritious vitamin/ supplement gummies with BIG benefits. From Sleep, to energy, to beauty to stress and women’s health- we create benefit lead products which seek to bring you happiness from the inside OUT!
6./ Product: Single Serve Pourover Coffee
Manufacturer: CuppaJoe Coffee Roasters
Category: BEST PRODUCT DESIGN
This is a single serve pourover coffee you can brew anytime, anywhere, you just need a mug and hot water. Our Specialty coffees are micro roasted and handcrafted on the beautiful West Coast, in Vancouver , BC.; giving you a coffee house pourover brew wherever you are. Each single serve packet contains an 18g pourover filter of coffee, so you can brew a mug at home, office, camping, travel or that visit to the in-laws.
7./ Product: Homestyle Omelette Bites
Manufacturer: EggSolutions Vanderpol’s Eggs
Category: BEST BREAKFAST PRODUCT
EggSolutions Homestyle Heat & Eat Egg products are the all-day breakfast solution for the Canadian consumer. From 2-bite omelette bites to meal-sized omelettes, it’s a fast, delicious, grab’n’ go way to get your protein fix. Proudly Made in Canada.
8./ Product: Moon’s Gourmet Green Tea Dressing
Manufacturer: Moon’s Gourmet Foods Ltd.
Category: BEST SAUCE
Locally owned and family operated business with over 25 years of restaurant experience
Utilization of local products (availability) / Manufactured Locally
Natural ingredients / preservatives
New business created by a woman
Tasty, diverse and fresh trendy Asian sauces
Other potential new line of products
9./ Product: Kakao Match’o
Distributor: LPB Distribution
Category: BEST DESSERT
Match’o is an artisanal chocolate that combines the creaminess of white Belgian chocolate with the subtle earthiness of organic jasmine matcha. This unique fusion creates a decadent treat that’s both rich and delicate, perfect for indulging in any time of day. Savor the smoothness of Match’o chocolate and the fragrant aroma of jasmin matcha in every bite.
10./ Product: The General’s Hot Sauce
Distributor: Jimmy Zee’s Distributors Inc.
Category: BEST PACKAGING
Jimmy Zee’s Distributors Inc is proud to present The General’s Hot Sauces line. These all-natural hot sauces are made using peppers grown in America. They are packaged in a truly unique, trademarked glass hand grenade bottle. The product line is veteran owned and part proceeds go back to veterans. See the full line at www.jimmyzees.com
