Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established over 30 years ago in France, POY currently operates in over 40 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation.
I had the sheer luck to be able to try out the following list of winners! I was really hoping to choose a few favorites, and in all honesty, I just can’t! They are ALL amazing, and it’s obvious how they took the lead in this extremely competitive market. I can genuinely recommend any and all of these products~ and CONGRATS to all of them!
2019 Product Of The Year Awards Show
On Thursday, February 7th, 2019, the Edison Ballroom was filled with a variety of surprises and celebrations for the 2019 Product of the Year Awards show. Starting with a strut down our red carpet and interviews conducted by NBC New York Live’s, Sara Gore. A Cocktail hour sponsored by our research partner, Kantar, followed, which offered winning brands the chance to kick off the night with a celebratory toast and introductions to their fellow 2019 winners. A delicious dinner preceded a ceremony full of laughs, hosted by Ross Mathews and Ali Wentworth – and a surprise appearance from Kelleth Cuthbert (she became known as the Fiji Water Girl after her appearance at the Golden Globes) as our trophy presenter! An unprecedented 36 categories of product winners were announced, in addition to an Activation Award won by Just For Men, for best overall use of the POY seal from their 2018 win. A blast of confetti commenced our after party sponsored by Alcoholic Beverage category winner, Strongbow.
In the US, the Product of the Year seal is backed by the votes of over 40,000 consumers, serving as a shortcut for shoppers in the supermarket, saving them time and money. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase product trial, awareness, distribution and sales.
Product of the Year accepts entries every year from consumer packaged goods that demonstrate innovation and were launched within the previous year. Entered products are then placed into specific categories such as food, beverages, personal care, household care, etc. with a product then being chosen as a winner in its category through a nationally representative online study conducted by Kantar TNS.
Winning products are announced in February of each year and receive the right to use the POY seal in marketing communications for two years.
2019 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
AIR WICK ESSENTIAL MIST
Air Wick Essential Mist provides a new take on air care by utilizing Mist to fragrance your home. By transforming natural essential oils into Mist, we are bringing a more exciting way to experience fragrance. You can adjust the intensity levels to ensure just the right about of fragrance for any room. Discover Air Wick Essential Mist
RB
RETAIL PRICE: KIT: $14.99
RETAIL PRICE: REFILL: $5.59
GOLD EMBLEM ABOUND WHITE CHEDDAR FLAVORED BITE-SIZED QUINOA & RICE CAKES
RETAIL PRICE: $2.79
DEL MONTE FRUIT & OATS
RETAIL PRICE: $2.69
JAVA HOUSE COLD BREW – DUAL-USE LIQUID COFFEE PODS
RETAIL PRICE: $8.99
OREO THINS BITES
RETAIL PRICE: $3.30
TIC TAC GUM
Tic Tac Gum is built upon the strong equity and iconic features of the Tic Tac brand, offering everything you love about Tic Tac Mints, now in a GUM. The convenient, resealable, transparent plastic box allows for easy on-the-go consumption, for individual use or to share. The hard shell coating gives you a crunch from first bite and the little pieces make for easy and fun customizable consumption amount. Tic Tac Gum is available in 4 delicious flavors: Freshmint, Spearmint, Cool Watermelon and Cool Tropical
Ferrero USA
RETAIL PRICE: $3.69
HALLS KIDS
RETAIL PRICE: $4.99
PUREX CRYSTALS NEW & IMPROVED FORMULA
RETAIL PRICE: $2.99
BLACK FOREST GUMMY BEARS
RETAIL PRICE: $1.20