Daily Bulletin

  • Written by Rachel Stevenson


Australian shoppers have had their voices counted and the most innovative new products of 2018 have been revealed in the 9th annual Product of the Year Awards.

 

Retail giants ALDI and Coles have battled for top spot, with ALDI edging ahead with 13 wins and Coles on 12. Product of the Year newcomers Metcash (IGA Supermarkets) and Chemist Warehouse have made an impressive debut, with Metcash winning five awards and Chemist Warehouse with two.

Brands have also made a strong showing, taking out 15 of the 47 awards on offer this year.

 

Independent research company Nielsen conducted the consumer research with over 13,000 Australians.

 

According to the research, Coles provides the best shopping environment and experience over all retailers. Shoppers also voted Coles as being the first to have new products on its shelves, as well as having the most appealing home brand.

 

ALDI scored highly in providing really good deals and promotions for its customers.

 

Woolworths however, scored better on offering fresh and healthy products. Product of the Year Director, Sarah Connelly, said it was wonderful to see some of the smaller retailers following the trend of creating home brands which are of a high quality and offer good value for money.

 

Ms. Connelly added, “We’ve also seen a lot of winning products which are made in Australia with local ingredients. There’s a definite move in the right direction to ensure local producers and communities are rewarded for their hard work in helping to keep farming and manufacturing in Australia”

 

 

Ms. Connelly also commented that one of the new and most hotly contested categories this year has been Baby Care.

 

In the past, shoppers have claimed huge brand loyalty in this very emotive category,” she said.

 

The results this year show that people are open to trying and moving to home brand value products, as long as they deliver similar quality to brand name products”

 

Ms. Connelly said the annual Product of the Year survey, which has been running for almost a decade, is the nation’s ultimate consumer poll.

 

Winning Product of the Year is a huge stamp of approval from the Australian public,” Ms. Connelly said. “Shoppers can be confident when they are buying products - whether it be fresh food, beauty items or larger purchases such as electric toothbrushes - that all the guess work has already been taken out by shoppers just like themselves.”

 

 

 

KEY RESEARCH FINDINGS:

 

  • Two in five consumers would definitely or probably buy a new product if it won Product of the Year, which is the third year in a row this number has increased.

 

  • Younger consumers are more likely to buy products with the Product of the Year logo than older consumers.

 

  • Women are more likely to buy a Product of the Year winning product over men (55% v. 45% respectively)

 

  • Six out of ten consumers who would buy a Product of the Year winning product are aged between 18 and 54.

 

  • Over 50% of shoppers claim to have bought home brands regularly, and are more likely to be female in the 25-44 year age groups. Home brand accounts for over half of purchases for almost one in five shoppers.

 

  • Good value for money is the most important factor for grocery shopping and for purchasing home brands. Low cost is also a reason for buying home brands, but it is not as important as good quality when it comes to grocery shopping in general.

 

  • Most people believe home brands are sometimes better than name brands but would be happy to purchase name brands if they were the same price (or cheaper) than the home brands.

 

  • Nearly half of shoppers think it is harder to find their favourite brands on shelf compared with a year ago.

 

2018 Product of the Year Award Winners

PRODUCT

BRAND

COMPANY

CATEGORY

Purewick Reed Diffuser 75ml

Pastel Pines

ALDI Stores

Air Care

Kids Organic Goat Range

Goat

Chemist Warehouse//My Chemist

Baby – Skin Care

Coles Comfy Bots Nappies

Coles Brand

Coles

Baby Care – Nappies

Coles Comfy Bots Baby Wipes

Coles Brand

Coles

Baby Care – Wipes

Coles Organic Baby Food Pouches

Coles Brand

Coles

Baby Food

Bakers Life Kornig 14 Seeds & Grains Bread 670g

Baker’s Life

ALDI Stores

Bakery

Barker’s New Zealand Premium Crafted Cordial

Barker’s New Zealand

Barker’s New Zealand

Beverages

Community Co. Fresh Parmesan Cheese

Community Co.

Metcash/IGA

Cheese

Coles Blueberry Cheesecake

Coles Brand

Coles

Chilled Cakes

Coles Belgian Chocolate

Coles Brand

Coles

Chocolate

Lavazza Prontissimo

Lavazza

Lavazza Australia

Coffee

Community Co. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

Community Co.

Metcash/IGA

Cooking/Oils

Lacura 24 hour Duo Lipstick

Lacura

ALDI Stores

Cosmetics

Green Action Dishwashing Liquid 500ml

Green Action

ALDI Stores

Dishwashing – liquid

Logix Platinum Dishwashing Tablets 40pk

Logix

ALDI Stores

Dishwashing – tablet

Birch & Waite Asian Dressings

Asian Dressings Range

Birch and Waite

Dressings

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Rose Gold

Philips

Philips Oral Healthcare

Electric Toothbrush

ABLE Asthma Spacer with Mask

ABLE Asthma

ABLE Asthma Australia

First Aid

Nexcare™ Foot Protection Tape

Nexcare™

3M

Foot Care

Coles Chilled Soups

Coles Brand

Coles

Fresh Soups and Sauces

Coles Gloves Variety Pack

Coles Brand

Coles

General Household

Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Pantene

P&G

Hair Care

Lacura Naturals Verde Hand Wash

Lacura

ALDI Stores

Hand and Body care

Coles Australian Vegetable Rice and Noodles range

Coles Brand

Coles

Health Food

Coles Smoothies

Coles Brand

Coles

Healthy Drinks

Coles Crumbed Chicken

Coles Brand

Coles

Heat and Eat (Meat)

Power Force Pro Bath and Shower Cleaner

Power Force

ALDI Stores

Household cleaning

Bulla Creamy Classics Ice Cream Sandwich

Bulla Creamy Classics

Bulla Dairy Foods

Ice Cream – Single serve

Bulla Creamy Classics Frozen Custard

Bulla Creamy Classics

Bulla Dairy Foods

Ice Cream – Tubs

ALMAT Laundry Liquid 2L

ALMAT

ALDI Stores

Laundry

Heinz [Seriously] Good Garlic Aioli

Heinz [Seriously] Good

Heinz

Mayonnaise and Aioli

Mersynofen Paracetamol and Ibuprofen

Mersynofen

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

OTC Medicine

Betadine Anaesthetic Lozenges

Betadine

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

OTC Medicine -Cough and Cold

Confidence 3ply Double Length Toilet Tissue 8pk

Confidence

ALDI Stores

Personal Hygiene

Farmers Market Dog Food

Farmers Market

The Real Petfood Company

Pet Food

Coles Stone Baked Pizza Bases

Coles Brand

Coles

Pizza

Hillcrest Protein Bars 5pk 200g

Hillcrest Tasti

ALDI Stores

Protein Bars

Coles Chilled Ready Meals

Coles Brand

Coles

Quick Meal Solutions

Community Co. Nibbles – Snacking Nuts

Community Co.

Metcash/IGA

Savoury Snack

Natural Instinct Dark Circle + Wrinkle Correction Eye Crème

Natural Instinct

Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd

Skin Care – Eyes

Lacura Naturals Anti Aging Face Care Rang

Lacura

ALDI Stores

Skin Care – Face

Community Co. Short Cut Rindless Bacon

Community Co.

Metcash/IGA

Small Goods

Goat Soap

Goat

Chemist Warehouse/My Chemist

Soap

D’Orsogna Maple Streaky Bacon 200g

D’Orsogna

D’Orsogna Limited

Specialty Bacons

Choceur Liviano Wafer Bar 150g

Choceur

ALDI Stores

Sweet Treats

Just Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Just Organic

ALDI Stores

Vinegars

Community Co. Tortilla Wraps

Community Co.

Metcash/IGA

Wraps and Sandwiches

 



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