39 global retailers honoured at PLMA’s Salute to Excellence Awards
More than 100 award-winning products from 39 retailers in 19 countries were selected by panels of judges consisting of industry experts, including chefs, masters of wine, former retailers, academics, nutritionists, journalists and packaging specialists.
Nearly 700 food and non-food products by 83 retailers from 27 countries were considered for the Awards. Entries were evaluated for taste, appearance, packaging, presentation, product concept, and value for money.
The most Awards were taken by the Spanish retailer Eroski, which was recognised for 11 products, five foods, three non-foods and three wines. Aldi UK won eight Awards, including six for its wines. Aldi in Germany won five and Lidl won six Awards. The French retailer Auchan won eight awards.
The food Award winners featured flavour combinations, such as coconut-chia yoghurt with muesli from Spar Austria, or roasted poultry in foiegras with figs from Intermarché.
Brian Sharoff, President of PLMA, said: “The innovation and quality of this year’s International Salute to Excellence Award winners demonstrate again that today’s retailers are committed to understanding consumer trends and responding with products that meet the changing needs of their shoppers.”
There was more innovation on the Trade Show floor at PLMA’s “World of Private Label”. More than 14,000 buyers and visitors from 115 countries had the opportunity to visit nearly 2,500 exhibiting companies, manufacturers and suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods from 67 countries.
All the winning products can be seen online at www.plmasalute.com
source: plmainternational.com