Product of the Year 2016 Winners

01 Feb 2016 Retail World, National Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Magazines Trade Audience : 12,398 • Page: 18 • Printed Size: 6838.00cm² • Market: National Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 80,364 • Words: 4208 • Item ID: 543597428

Product of the Year 2016 winners

Category: Wound Care ALDI Australia said. "We're always on the potential irritants such as Winner: Nexcare Blister Waterproof lookout for new and innovative products dyes, fragrance and enzymes. for our customers and during 2015 we Dermatologically tested, each Strips, 3M Consumer Healthcare continued to extend the Specially Selected pack contains 25 washes brand, embracing the trend towards more suitable for both top and front Nexcare Blister : Waterproof Strips are Ne: premium food and drink options." loaders, is phosphate free and •Ahrl l a combination of a Australian made. polyurethane film backing Category: Dishwashing Liquid and a hydrocolloid gel Winner: Green Action Category: Laundry Softeners pad that absorbs extra Dishwashing Liquid 6OOml, Winner: Ancosoft Fabric Softener moisture from the blister % v Concentrated lit - Soft Sensation, and provides cushioning ALDI Australia for protection. Edge lift Made from plant-derived ALDI Australia is minimised by the 360° seal. The film surfactants and phosphate Australian made, Ancosoft backing features microscopic holes small free, this product is makes the washing experience enough to keep germs, water and dirt out, biodegradable, packaged in unforgettable. Shoppers yet big enough to let the skin breathe for a recycled PET plastic bottle love the luxurious fragrance, optimal healing. and safe to use with septic combining fruit and floral tanks. ALDI says that while the scents of orange blossom, Category: Chocolate Blocks product has been formulated soft jasmine, ylang ylang to be environmentally friendly, this doesn't and Tahitian flowers. With Winner: Moser Roth Mousse mean shoppers have to compromise on the product blended by Assortment l87.5g, performance or scent. Available in a variety perfume experts, clothes will ALDI Australia of fragrances. be delicately scented with ALDI's premium fragrances that last 21 days. The premium European Moser Roth Category: Dishwashing Tablets formula is formaldehyde free and reduces static cling, which makes ironing easier Mousse Assortment Winner: Logix Dishwashing Tablets features five individually while leaving clothes feeling ultra-soft and 3O-pack, ALDI Australia wrapped bars that are fresh. UTZ-certified in support of Offering the sustainable cocoa farming ultimate in cleanliness Category: Pest Control and designed by ALDI's and shine, ALDI's Winner: Atlas Enviroshield Fly Spray German chocolatiers using Logix Complete only the finest ingredients. Dishwashing Tablets 35Og, ALDI Australia Moser Roth Mousse combine exceptional AUDI'S Atlas Enviroshield Assortment comprises extra fine white performance with ease of use. The triple- Fly Spray is highly effective at chocolate with a lightly whipped, creamy layer tablet with the convenience of a protecting homes from flies, mousse filling and a hint of almond; dissolvable wrapper contains active enzymes mosquitoes and a range of premium dark 85 per cent chocolate with and the power of oxygen technology, insects. Containing more than a lightly whipped chocolate mousse and delivering superior cleaning, protection 90 per cent natural ingredients, fruity orange filling; and premium dark 85 and shine in every wash. The triple-layer including eucalyptus extracts per cent chocolate with a lightly whipped tablet gives 10 complete actions and is and hypoallergenic fragrance, it chocolate mousse and spicy, sour cherry- independently tested against leading brands is claimed to be less toxic than chilli filling. for performance. many major branded products "We're pleased our Moser Roth Mousse and suitable for people with Assortment has come out on top in the Category: Household Cleaning sensitivities. chocolate category," an ALDI Australia Winner: Power Force Household spokesperson said. "In 2016, we're looking Wipes 5O-pack, ALDI Australia Category: Pizza at expanding our extensive chocolate Winner: Casa Barelli Italian Ristorante categories, which continue to be customer Representing Flavoured Pizza Bases 2-pack, ALDI favourites." extraordinary value at less than 4

value and appearance, and Casa Barelli Category: Cooking Appliance no artificial colours or flavours and is Flavoured Pizza Bases are a testament to Winner: Breville Quick Touch Crisp gluten free. This distinctive non-alcoholic this," ALDI Australia said. "Our pizza bases product is made in Australia. Inverter Microwave, Breville are proudly a product of Australia and we are pleased our consumers have also The Breville Category: Spreads recognised this offering." Quick Touch Winner: Macabella Choc'Macadamia Crisp 'knows' Spread, Buderim Group Category: Sauces the right power level and Winner: Specially Selected Pasta This macadamia nut- time to suit infused spread is made with Sauces 4OOg, ALDI Australia different food only the highest quality MACABELLA The Specially Selected Pasta types, and switches to grill when this is ingredients. The creamy «JCMAC*aWlASM£AC Sauces range is claimed to be needed. It can crisp and brown foods that Belgian recipe delivers Q/tutwA the only pasta sauce range normally become soggy from standard a luxurious cocoa blend in the market to offer the microwave reheating, such as pies, quiches, paired with the crunch traditional flavour profile of pastries and pizza. When preheated to of the finest roasted four regions of Italy alongside high temperatures, a crisper pan works macadamias, creating a the high-quality ingredients in conjunction with the microwave and premium taste affair. In addition, the key associated with each region. integrated grill to deliver the brown and ingredient cocoa is sustainably sourced The range comprises crispy results - it can even toast sandwiches (UTZ-certified). Siciliana (eggplant, basil, tomatoes, onions and roast vegetables. "Buderim Group is honoured to receive and Grana Padano Italian cheese), Calabrese the Product of the Year Award in both the (chilli pepper, olive oil, juicy tomatoes and Category: Liquor Spreads category for Macabella and the Pecorino Romano Italian cheese), Romana Beverage category for our Ginger Beer & Winner: Brown Brothers Grape Tree, (tomatoes, olive oil, ricotta, Grana Padano Pear drink," Buderim Group Marketing and Pecorino Romano Italian cheeses) and Brown Brothers Manager Jacqui Price said. Toscana (smoked pancetta and tomatoes, Brown Brothers grapes "We pride ourselves on creativity and enriched with chilli pepper and red wine). have been crushed and innovative products that stand above our "With AUDI'S range of Italian goods, fermented into an easy- competition, supported by a dedicated shoppers can recreate an authentic meal drinking beverage that and passionate team who worked hard on experience with family and friends," ALDI looks and tastes a kit like these products to get them to launch last Australia said. cider. Lighter in alcohol year. To win Product of the Year for both than a traditional wine, products is a huge reward for us and our Category: Smallgoods with 5.5 per cent alcohol, loyal fans." this light, effervescent Winner: Berg Deli Ham off the Bone drink is currently available Category: Stock/Gravy I75g, ALDI Australia in the styles of Original Winner: Gravox Single Serve Gravy Exclusive to ALDI and Red Berry. & Finishing Stores, Berg Deli "We're absolutely thrilled Ham off the Bone to be awarded Product Sauce, Cerebos is made using 100 of the Year for our new Australia per cent Australian cider-like drink," Brown Claimed to pork. Naturally Brothers PR Manager and be the first smoked using fourth-generation Brown liquid gravy and beechwood, the family member Caroline Brown said. finishing sauce ham is removed "We're so excited for this new product of in single-serve from the bone ours to be acknowledged because Product tubs to be offered before being sliced. The packaging is of the Year is all about pushing boundaries in supermarkets, Gravox Single Serves designed using minimal print, allowing the and at Brown Brothers we live by the are ready after 20 to 25 seconds in the product texture to be visible to shoppers. same idea. We're always looking to try new microwave. Free from artificial colours, things, listen to what our customers want artificial flavours and gluten, they are Category: Snacks To Go and keep innovation at the forefront of available in Traditional, Roast Chicken and everything we do." Creamy Mushroom. Each pack contains Winner: Deli Originals Snack 'n' Go two single tubs. 8og, ALDI Australia Category: Beverage Gravox Marketing Manager Duncan Knight says the innovation is based on Deli Originals Snack Winner: Buderim Ginger Ginger Beer 'n' Go is designed with research that points to the proportion & Pear, Buderim Group travel, convenience and of one-person households in Australia portion control in mind. Crafted like reaching close to 30 per cent by 2021. Customers can choose no other, this "However, one area we focused closely from the dip varieties innovative on was ensuring our heartland MGBs of Hommus, Salsa and new flavoured would still find a need for this new range Avocado, which have ginger beer extension, and this has been evident in no artificial colours or is made with early sales results," he said. "This win flavours and are served with Iavosh crackers. the freshest for Cerebos and Gravox is testament to 'ALDI's Deli Originals Snack 'n' Go is easy real Australian the significant hard work behind the to enjoy at home or when you're out and ginger and scenes over a number of years and the about," ALDI Australia said. "Designed with then infused with concentrated pear juice public verification of Cerebos' innovation one dining tray, Snack n' Go is convenient to give a clean, fresh flavour. Available in a progress." and gives everyone an enjoyable eating 250ml slimline can or a grab-and-go four- experience." pack, Buderim Ginger Beer & Pear contains To page 20 • 01 Feb 2016 Retail World, National Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Magazines Trade Audience : 12,398 • Page: 18 • Printed Size: 6838.00cm² • Market: National Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 80,364 • Words: 4208 • Item ID: 543597428

• From page 19 favourites such as Creamy Pumpkin and as this enables us to boost the confidence Chicken & Corn, to Mexican Black Bean, and positive experience of consumers Category: Easy Corn & Quinoa for the more adventurous. when cooking with duck and enjoy a much-loved protein in the home more Entertaining - Meat Category: Skin Care often and with ease," she said. "This Winner: Coles Grill, award will increase the awareness of Our Winner: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Coles Slow Cooked Duck For You Duck Legs, as Water Gel, Johnson & Johnson Pacific The Coles Grill range being just one of our brilliant examples of offers pre-marinated Neutrogena Hydro making duck - easy done and delicious." meats in favourite Boost is formulated flavours, such as Tandoori Chicken with hydrating Drumsticks and Satay Chicken Skewers. hyaluronic acid, which They are Australian made and contain no retains up to 1,000 artificial flavours or colours. times its weight in water, plumping skin cells with intense hydration and locking it in. It also contains mineral ions complex, intended to increase the available pool of metabolic ions and leave skin looking clearer and healthier. Category: Baby Care The innovative progressive-release system Winner: Mater Nappies, Mater Health in Hydro Boost delivers intense, long- Category: Frozen/Ready to Heat - Fish Services Winner: Coles Frozen lasting hydration by releasing moisture continuously for a full 24 hours and Outperforming leading brands in the Crumbed Fish, Coles delivering it to specific areas where it's lab and in the home, Mater Nappies are Coles Brand Hoki needed most. made from ultra-soft breathable material, Fillets are mild tasting, dermatologically tested and proven not to flaky white flesh with a Category: Healthy Living cause skin irritation. They are available in gourmet crumb coating five sizes to suit growing babies from birth Winner: Vitasoy Coconut W ~ to provide the right to their toddler years. Milk Unsweetened, Lion Vitasey amount of crunch. The COCO- Mater Health Services Director of Brand range includes Thai Style, Vitasoy Coconut Milk NUT,, and Marketing Projects Tania Alves says with lemongrass and coconut, and classic Unsweetened has half the Mater Nappies had brought innovation Salt and Pepper. MSC-certified, Coles Brand calories and 95 per cent to the baby-care category by directly Hoki is sustainably sourced from Australian less sugar than 'Lite' milk responding to mothers' unmet needs. and New Zealand waters. (based on dairy milk with "We are very proud that Mater is the one per cent fat containing first and only hospital brand in the world Category: Meal Solution - Meat 51 calories and 6.1g total to develop its own range of disposable nappies," she said. "Mater Nappies bring Winner: Coles Made Easy Slow sugars per 100ml [NUTTAB 2010]). It's also naturally lactose and dairy free with the innovation and exceptional care to the Cooked Ready to Pull Meats, Coles goodness of calcium and has no artificial category, through our product quality The Coles colours or preservatives. and unique co-creation process, which Made Easy "Being one of the first brands to launch involved 3,000 midwives and mums across Ready to Pull coconut milk in this format in Australia, Australia." Meat Range we are so pleased that people have taken a is inspired liking to it," Vitasoy Senior Brand Manager Category: Frozen Sides by authentic Nicholas Bartram said. "It's such a versatile Winner: McCain Roasts, McCain Foods southern product and we've seen that people are American flavours and cooking techniques. getting really creative, using it in endless McCain Roasts Made in Australia from sow-stall-free combinations of smoothies and even in are seasoned roast pork and no-added-hormones beef, the their cooking." potatoes, fluffy pulled meats are slow cooked for hours inside, crispy and in a seasoned rub and sauce for an easy, Category: Ready-to-eat Poultry golden on the delicious meal in 30 minutes. outside and ready in Winner: Luv-A-Duck Slow Cooked 30 minutes. Available Duck For You Duck Legs, Luv-A-Duck in Traditional and Slow-cooked for convenience to produce Rosemary & Garlic, deliriously tender meat, Luv-a-Duck's Slow they are made in Cooked Duck For You Duck Legs can be Australia from Australian-grown potatoes. baked in just one hour. "McCain Foods is honoured to have Marketing Manager Zara Langley says received Frozen Sides Product of the innovation is what Year for Roasts, an innovation in potato Category: Soup drives Luv-a-Duck where McCain proudly holds expertise," McCain Foods Marketing Manager Angela Winner: Coles Brand Microwavable forward, motivating the brand to Thorpe said. "Seventy-one per cent of Soup Pouches, Coles maintain everyday Australians [surveyed] make roast potatoes Coles Brand Microwavable Pouch Soups relevance with meal from scratch, so the acceptance and are made with Australian produce and come choices by creating success of a convenient, frozen format in a microwave-ready pouch, which can be solutions for is a breakthrough, as is bringing the microwaved for three minutes before being consumers. weeknight roast-dinner occasion to our poured to eat. The soups range from classic "Innovation such consumers' homes." 01 Feb 2016 Retail World, National Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Magazines Trade Audience : 12,398 • Page: 18 • Printed Size: 6838.00cm² • Market: National Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 80,364 • Words: 4208 • Item ID: 543597428

Category: Pet Food Adds co-inventor Jonathan Oastler: "Being convenient and novel NOPHEStBVAIIViS Winner: Nature's Gift Certified relatively new on the market, Platemate takeaway box. Ready to has been independently recognised and heat and eat in just 60 Organic Petfood - Dry Dog Food, endorsed by consumers across Australia seconds, the SunRice CHICKEN Nature's Gift as being a quality, innovative solution to a Street Snack range is SATAY, Nature's Gift Certified common problem." sealed in a foil pouch Organic range is for freshness to lock in -60 Australia's first ACO- flavour and goodness certified, organic, pet and contains no preservatives. food in Australian grocery "The launch of Street Snacks in the ready- stores. The range is made meals category has created a specific focus with carefully selected on the snacking occasion for consumers organic meat, wholegrains Category: OTC Medicine who still want something substantial but not a full-size meal - perfect for a 3pm top- and vegetables from Winner: Betadine Sore Throat Australian organic farms. up," Category Manager - Microwave Rice & Lozenges, Sanofi Consumer Ready Meals Jeddah Ryan said. Healthcare Category: Coffee "Winning POTY is a fantastic boost and will Winner: Nescafe Blend 43 These lozenges are an antibacterial, allow us to extend our reach to consumers on-the-go solution for fast, soothing and who do not currently shop this category, Smooth & Creamy, Nestle effective relief from the discomfort of a and will drive greater awareness of this great Nescafe Blend 43 Smooth sore throat. They come in Soothing Honey new innovation." & Creamy is a full-flavoured, & Lemon, Orange, and Fresh Menthol & medium-roast coffee with a Eucalyptus and are promoted as a great Category: Deodorant smooth finish and creamy companion product to Betadine Sore Winner: Dove Original Antiperspirant mouth feel. Throat Gargle. Deodorant Aerosol, Unilever Sanofi Consumer Healthcare General Category: Pain Relief Manager Brett Charlton says consumers Dove Original /*" have embraced Betadine Sore Throat Winner: Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly, Antiperspirant Deodorant, Lozenges since their launch in May 2015. is proven to provide ^ , Novartis Ol "Through our Betadine range, including effective 48-hour Voltaren Osteo Lozenges and our Sore Throat Gargle, protection from sweat Gel 12 Hourly is a we can offer consumers an all-day treat- and odour with the added topical treatment and-relieve solution for their sore throats. benefit of skin care. Dove's specifically for Betadine is now the number three sore unique formula contains 'A mild osteoarthritis throat brand for Australian consumers moisturising cream to help of the knees or [Aztec data MAT to 29/11/15, total grocery nourish the skin, reducing fingers, which and pharmacy]." the irritation from shaving. Show your l requires only one application every 12 armpits what they've been missing with A hours. It can be used to treat the pain and Category: Entertaining/Snacking moisturising cream, for softer, smoother armpits with Dove. inflammation associated with osteoarthritis (gluten free) for up to three weeks. Winner: SunRice Brown Rice Chips, Because the absorption of topical NSAIDs Category: Hair Care SunRice into the bloodstream is lower than with Winner: Dove Hair Therapy Daily oral NSAIDs, rubs such as Voltaren Osteo Made with Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, Gel 12 Hourly have a lower risk of systemic wholegrain adverse effects. The use of topical NSAIDs in brown rice, Unilever knee and finger osteoarthritis is supported these are Dove's expert collection of by international guidelines and Voltaren gluten free shampoos and conditioners Osteo Gel 12 Hourly is the only gel for and contain no artificial colours, flavours is designed to nourish hair, Dove 12-hourly pain relief. The active ingredient or preservatives. SunRice Brown Rice Chips enhancing its shine and giving a is diclofenac diethylammonium 23.2mg/g. are available in Wild Rice, Sea Salt, and silky feel without weighing it down. Parmesan & Sundried Tomato flavours. The fresh, lightweight formulation Category: General Household "SunRice Brown Rice Chips are a unique of the Daily Moisture variant is claimed to provide fresh daily Winner: Platemate L and P Plates, snacking product as they're made with wholegrain brown rice and deliver great hydration for normal to dry hair. Possibilities Management Group taste, texture and crunch," SunRice Brand Platemate is a new design of T and 'P' Manager Snacks Scott Gross said. Category: Skin Cleanser plates that stick, inside and outside, on "Winning Product of the Year validates Winner: Dove Beauty Cream glass, plastic bumpers, aluminium, and our unique snacking claims and allows us Bar, Unilever other surfaces. Nanotechnology and clever to give consumers yet another reason to suction cup-pad design act like millions of try this great product. We look forward to Enriched with moisturising DOVC vacuums that make them maximum-grip, celebrating this achievement across some of cream, the Dove Beauty flexible, non-slip plates. Simply peel off and our marketing materials in 2016." Cream Bar melts deeply ^m^m store on the storage into dry skin to help it feel board in the original Category: Heat and Serve - Snacks/ more supple and nourished. packaging envelope. Made from mild cleansers, which are less Sides "Platemate sticks to disruptive to the skin's proteins and lipids Winner: SunRice Street Snack, all surfaces where no than soap, it also contains skin-natural other product does," SunRice lipids to replenish what is removed during co-inventor Kathi Inspired by authentic street food, SunRice cleansing, therefore assisting the skin to Oastler said. has captured the flavours of the world in a To page 22 • 01 Feb 2016 Retail World, National Section: General News • Article type : News Item • Classification : Magazines Trade Audience : 12,398 • Page: 18 • Printed Size: 6838.00cm² • Market: National Country: Australia • ASR: AUD 80,364 • Words: 4208 • Item ID: 543597428

• From page 21 which means it has no net impact on the Category: Gluten Free Bakery environment. Winner: Free From Gluten Bread retain moisture and feel nourished, soft and Each spray contains micro-droplets of 55Og, Woolworths smooth. Vaseline's original product, Vaseline Jelly, A spokesperson for Dove says the brand which penetrate deeply within the skin's Free From Gluten White Bread is gluten is delighted to have won across three surface to restore the appearance of dry and dairy free with a three-star Health Star categories. skin, but without leaving skin feeling greasy Rating. Free From Seeds "Dove is a brand that thrives in helping or sticky. & Grains Bread is gluten women feel better about the way they free, dairy free and a look and to build confidence in their Category: Entertaining/Snacking good source of fibre, appearance," the spokesperson said. "Being with a four-star Health Winner: Woolworths Gold Savoury voted Product of the Year in a survey of Star Rating. Biscuits, Woolworths 14,422 Australians brings us great pleasure." "This is a great These biscuits are made using a traditional development where we Category: Ice-Cream Single Serve all-butter pastry recipe with can offer our gluten-free Winner: Fruttare Smoothie, Unilever Dutch Gouda and Edam shoppers a tasty solution cheese. They are made in to traditional bread," Mr Hathaway said. Consumers love the Netherlands by a family- Fruttare's real fruit owned bakery that has been Category: Heat and Serve - Fresh pieces and the unique baking pastries since 1898. Vegetable Sides smoothie format. This traditional, light and Its smooth, creamy crispy pastry is achieved by Winner: Woolworths Gold Vintage texture has been a folding the puff pastry into Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese 595g, massive hit. Available more than 480 layers. The Woolworths in strawberry, banana, range comprises pretzels, The hand- coconut and mango flavours. straws, palmiers, bites and twists. cut cauliflower "Fruttare's unique frozen-fruit smoothie "Our Gold Entertaining Biscuit range takes florets, cooked format is a first of a kind in-market," Streets easy entertaining to a new level," General in an indulgent Ice Cream Assistant Brand Manager Alison Manager Brand Marketing Peter Hathaway bechamel sauce, Silver said. "Our innovation responded to said. "The all butter pastry means these melt are finished with consumer demand for an indulgent, real- in your mouth. Customers tell us they are Gold Vintage fruit, frozen delight and has subsequently irresistible." Farmhouse Cheddar cheese. They contain grown the refreshment ice-cream category no artificial colours or flavours, and have a as a whole. We love the product and, clearly, Category: Cereal Health Star Rating of 35. so do our consumers." Winner: Woolworths Reduced Sugar "Fresh not frozen, this cauliflower cheese is amazing," Mr Hathaway said, "making Cereal 3OOg, Woolworths Category: Ice-cream Tubs it effortless to serve up something so Winner: Blue Ribbon Golden Gaytime Containing less than half the sugar of delicious ... Some people even claim it as other leading flake, nut, fruit and cluster their own creation." Classic 1.25lt tub, Unilever cereal blends, Woolworths Reduced Sugar Each scoop is a perfect union of creamy Cereal is a blend of corn and bran flakes, Category: Meal Kits crunchy clusters, cashews and sunflower Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Gaytime biscuit Winner: Created with Jamie crumbs with that unique Gaytime toffee seeds. It provides Lemon Bombay Chicken Meal Kit, flavour. 25 percent of the "2015 was a massive year for our iconic recommended daily Woolworths Golden Gaytime range," Streets Ice Cream intake of wholegrain Made with Brand Manager and has a Health Star Australian, Scott Mingl said. Rating of four. RSPCA- "The success of our "Our cereal range approved launch into tubs really hits the mark chicken, this proves what we've on taste, quality and meal for two always known: value for money," Mr can be cooked in five easy steps. Gaytime is Australia's Hathaway said. "Our Created with Jamie meal kits are favourite ice-cream." a real first in the Australian market," Mr Category: Dips Hathaway said. "We provide you with the ingredients and flavours. All you need to Category: Moisturiser Winner: Macro Thai Style Carrot Dip do is follow simple instructions to get to a Winner: Vaseline Intensive Care Spray 2OOg, Woolworths fantastic result. It's all about convenience Moisturiser, Unilever These chunky, orange dips are a blend of for busy Australians." • Vaseline Intensive Care •I steamed sweet young carrots, chickpeas Spray Moisturiser in Advanced and onions with Strength contains twice as lemongrass, many moisturisers as the coriander, kaffir Vaseline Spray Moisturiser lime and chillies. Deep Restore and is fragrance "We are very free, making it perfect for proud of our extra dry, sensitive skin. The Macro Dip range," 360-degree spray is designed Mr Hathaway said. "Our customers love that for quick and even all-over we can provide them with a healthy option coverage and is delivered for entertaining - that tastes great." using only compressed air,