PLMA’s 2011 Salute to Excellence Awards
The following winning products will be featured during PLMA’s 2011 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago with a special Salute to Excellence Awards showcase located within PLMA’s Idea Supermarket, and also promoted online following the show at www.plmawinners.com.
More than 400 individual product nominations were submitted by supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers and wholesalers from all regions of the country for this year’s Salute to Excellence Awards. Products were then subjected to evaluations and judging over a two-day period by eight jury panels consisting of industry professionals as well as consumers. The criteria for the judging included product concept; product taste, texture & smell (for food items); packaging & presentation; and value for money.
Food & Drink Awards
Appetizers
The Kroger Co.
Kroger, 1 Minute Bacon Cheeseburger Sandwiches
Asian Foods
Target
Archer Farms, Korean Style Barbecue Slow Cooker Sauce
Bakery and Cookies
Sobeys, Inc
Sensations by Compliments, Tarte Tatin
Breakfast Foods
Smart & Final Stores
First Street, Coffee Cake Muffin
Children’s and Baby Foods
Delhaize America
Home360 Baby, Strawberry-Apple Little Puffs
Chocolates and Candies
Delhaize America
Taste of Inspirations, Authentic Belgian Dark Chocolate Squares with Orange
Condiments and Dressings
Target
Giada de Laurentiis for Target, Herb and Lemon Dipping Oil
Dairy Products
Publix Super Markets
Publix, Coco Rico Yogurt
Dessert
Aldi, Inc.
Belmont, Turtle Pie
Entrees
The Kroger Co.
Private Selection, Meat Lasagna Al Forno
Ethnic Foods
Smart & Final Stores
La Romanella, Hot Italian Sausage
Gourmet
Aldi, Inc.
Grandessa Signature, Mango Flavored Soft Licoric
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
Weis Markets, Inc.
Weis Quality, Peanut Butter Banana Chip Ice Cream
Lunch-Time
Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans Organic, Food You Feel Good About, Soy Chorizo & Potato Burrito
Mexican/Latin American Foods
Price Chopper
Central Market Classics, Ancho Chipotle Pork & Barbecue Rub
Beverages: Juice|Soda|Water
Ahold USA, Inc.
Giant/Stop & Shop, Electrolyte Enhanced Water
Beverages: Coffee|Tea|Cocoa
Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.
Winn Dixie, Southern Style Sweetened Tea
Organic and Natural Foods
Ahold USA, Inc.
Nature’s Promise, Banana Nut Granola
Pasta and Pasta Sauces
The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Homestyle Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Pasta Sauce
Pizza
Aldi, Inc.
Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen, Supreme Deli Pizza
Side Dishes
Topco Associates, LLC
World Classics Trading Co., Jasmine Asian Rice
Snacks: Chips|Crisps
Weis Markets, Inc.
Weis 5 Star, Mini Wheel Pretzels
Snacks: Nibbles|Noshes
Delhaize America
Nature’s Place, Fruit Twists Raspberry & Blueberry
Soups
Price Chopper
Central Market Classics, Gourmet Tomato and Garden Vegetable Soup
Vegetarian
Topco Associates, LLC
Food Club, Strawberry Banana Light Fruit & Vegetable Blenders
Home & Health Awards
Baby
Topco Associates, LLC
Top Care Kids, Crayon Bandages
Bath & Body
Wakefern Food Corporation
ShopRite, Apricot Scrub Acne Medication
Home Office
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Walmart, Hanging Canvas Big Pocket
Housewares
Ahold USA, Inc.
Smart Living, Can Opener
Kitchen & Cooking
Costco Wholesale
Kirkland Signature, Casual Dining Napkins
Laundry & Cleaning
Smart & Final Stores, Corp.
First Street, Orange Cleaner
Natural Beauty Care
Safeway, Inc.
In-Kind, Sensitive Facial Cleanser with Oat Extract
OTC & Healthcare
Save-A-Lot, Ltd.
Being Well, Extra Strength Menthol Heat Pain Relief Therapy Patch
Personal Care & Toiletries
Supervalu, Inc.
Equaline, Nature’s Blend Moisture Control Shampoo
Pet Products
1-800-PetMeds
1-800-PetMeds, Be Soothed Shampoo
Spa Treatments
Trader Joe’
Trader Joe’s Spa, 100% Jojoba Oil
Travel
Whole Foods Market
365, Citrus Hand Sanitizer Spray
Value Pack
Save-A-Lot, Ltd.
Maxforce, Alkaline AA Batteries
