Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Saskatoon, SK (Apr. 8, 2025) — Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is proud to announce that six Co-op Gold products have been named finalists, as part of the 32nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.
- Co-op Gold Pork Carnita
- Co-op Gold Beef Barbacoa
- Co-op Gold Perogies
- Co-op Gold Salad
- Co-op Gold Snack Mix
- Co-op Gold Dog Cookies
This recognition highlights the exceptional quality, innovation and consumer appeal of Co-op Gold products in the competitive retail market.
“Once again, we’re incredibly honoured to have our products recognized among the top new offerings in the country,” said Sav Bellissimo, Senior Manager, Product Development, FCL. “This achievement is a testament to Co-op’s dedication in creating products that consumers love, and that we can proudly stand behind.”
The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, organized by the Retail Council of Canada, are judged by a panel of consumers, journalists and industry experts. All finalists are assessed against the categories of Product Characteristics, Innovation & Originality, Presentation & Packaging, and Overall Consumer Value.
The winners will be revealed at the 32nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala, taking place June 4, 2025 in Toronto.
For more information on the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards and the full list of finalists, please visit https://rccgrandprix.ca/
About Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 150 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services and marketing support. Together, FCL and those local co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). The CRS serves our members and communities with products and services that help grow, build, feed and fuel individuals and communities from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario. Our total workforce of over 27,000 employees serve more than 2 million active individual members and many more non-member customers at 1,600+ retail locations in more than 650 communities. We are a different kind of business – we are locally invested, community-minded, care for the environment and offer lifetime membership benefits, including patronage refunds, quality products, quality service and fair prices. More information is available at www.fcl.crs and www.co-op.crs.
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