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The Grocer Top New Talent 2016: what's TNT all about?
It’s incredibly simple to do. Since 2013 the process has remained the same and this year entries hit a record number
The Grocer New Product Awards shortlist is announced
After three months of rigorous judging, more than 200 entries have been whittled down to 133 across 32 categories
The Grocer Own Label Awards 2017 deadline approaches
The Grocer’s revamped Own Label Food & Drink Awards 2017 is still accepting entries but the 30 September deadline looms
own label award winners
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Tesco Finest Houmous with Moroccan Spices & Sunflower Seeds
This added-value houmous “delivered on all levels”, according to our expert judges
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Lidl Glensallagh Selection Smoked Maple Cure Back Bacon
The delicious aroma and subtle sweet/smoky flavour of this bacon proved hard to resist
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The Co-operative Loved by Us Salted Caramel Doughnuts
These “on trend”, indulgent treats were a bargain at £1
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Aldi Specially Selected Camembert with Cranberry Topping
“Nicely presented” in its own black box, this product was also very tasty, consumers said
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Aldi Village Bakery Malted Bloomer
After taking home a Gold award last year, this “soft”, “fresh” and thickly sliced bloomer impressed again
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Asda Extra Special Belton Farm Mature & Sweet Red Fox
Consumers were impressed with the quality of this mature Red Leicester
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Tesco Finest Ultimate Beef Burger Kit with Pulled Pork
Every bit of this burger kit worked really well, thought our judges
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Aldi Brodies Scottish Salted Butter with Hebridean Sea Salt Crystals
The “expensive” looking packaging and Hebridean salt made it stand out
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The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Chocolate & Cherry Dome
Our experts felt it was moist, tasty and, at £6, offered excellent value
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Aldi Harvest Morn Crisp Cereal – Maple & Pecan
A silver winner in the 2015 awards, this cereal was hailed by consumers as a tasty, good-quality and great-value
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Aldi Specially Selected West Country Vintage Reserve Crunchy Cheddar
A clear winner for our expert judges, the “gorgeous” caramel flavour and crunchy, crumbly texture was “as good as it gets”
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The Co-operative Loved by Us Harissa Chicken Flatbread Salad
Nearly two-thirds of consumers thought this was better than the competition
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Aldi Specially Selected Spicy Italian Schiacciata Salami Pizza
Consumers loved this pizza. With “eye-catching” packaging and a thin sourdough crust
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Tesco Finest Bourbon Pulled Beef with Cheese & Sweet Onion Mash
A silver medal winner in the 2015 awards, this ready meal went one better
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Asda Extra Special Indulgent Indian Feast
This tasty selection of Indian treats was rated highly by consumers
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Asda Extra Special Melting Layer Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
Our expert judges were highly impressed with these “restaurant-quality” fishcakes
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Lidl Deluxe Guatemalan Roast & Ground Coffee
Consumers thought this coffee was “full bodied” and “aromatic”
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Tesco New York Deli Pie
Our expert judges thought this pie was truly innovative and offered “great” textural variation
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Lidl Mister Choc Bellona Hazelnut
The consumer panel enjoyed the “creamy” hazelnut filling, and “delicate, crispy” wafer of this Continental favourite
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Tesco Finest Cocktail Collection
Testers described the chocolates as “indulgent”, “tasty” and “classy”
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Asda Extra Special St Endellion Cornish Brie
This cheese was met with enthusiasm by consumers, who loved its “creamy” and “very smooth” texture
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Asda Coconut Cookies
“So light they feel healthy”, these cookies were well-toasted and not too sweet, said our judges
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Lidl Batts Quick Marinade Pouches - Texan Hickory Style BBQ
Our expert judges thought this pouch format marinade hit the nail on the head
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Marks & Spencer 3 Easy Step Goan Curry Kit
This high-quality and conveniently presented Goan Curry meal kit was a clear winner for the consumer panel
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Aldi Specially Selected Gourmet Crackers with Sea Salt
These earned their “gourmet” label, consumers felt
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Aldi Smooth & Creamy Canadian Blueberry Luxury Yogurt
This thick and creamy yoghurt “exceeded expectations” for our consumer testers
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Tesco Finest Smoked Spanish Chorizo Ring
Chorizo lovers were impressed by the authenticity of flavour of this product
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Tesco Finest Crayfish & Mango Salad
Combining rice, crayfish and mango, this product was highly appealing to consumer testers
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Aldi Specially Selected Continental Rhubarb & Strawberry Tart
Tapping the growing rhubarb trend, this tart was hailed as great value
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Lidl Deluxe Smoked Scottish Salmon Freedom Foods
At £4.99 for 3x80g, consumers thought the salmon trio offered great value for money
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Asda Chosen by You Salmon with Orange, Peppercorns & Thyme
Consumers loved this flavoured salmon, praising its succulence and combination of flavours
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Morrisons Signature Raspberry Mascarpone Dome
Our judges were impressed by the theatre of this “highly inventive” dessert
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Aldi Specially Selected Caprino Verde Pizza
This “flavoursome” and attractive pizza has a “fabulous” base and generous topping
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Lidl Vitasia Frozen Sushi Collection
Both our panel of expert judges and our consumer panel were blown away by this frozen sushi offering
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Tesco Sweet Mirabella Peppers
These peppers were sweet, crisp, attractive and “incredible” value for money
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Marks & Spencer Active Health Juice Booster Raspberry & Redcurrant with Baobab
This superfood-infused fruit drink was an attractive and appealing new addition to the category
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Tesco Free From Gluten & Wheat Cream Filled Profiteroles with Belgian Chocolate Sauce
Our judges would never have guessed these profiteroles were gluten-free
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Lidl Simply Sumptuous Berries & Cherries Muesli
The expert judges liked the high fruit content, natural flavour and satisfying crunch of this berry-based cereal
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Tesco Ready to Pipe Chocolate Flavoured Frosting
Our experts felt the innovative packaging offered home bakers a helpful shortcut
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Lidl Deluxe With Love Smoked Bacon Pie
Attractive presentation and quality of the ingredients meant it lived up to premium
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Iceland Bellissima Ice Creams
Consumers could hardly believe the quality of this product for the price
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Aldi Specially Selected Caramel & Pecan Slices
Our experts liked the “handmade” appearance and great combination of flavours
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Marks & Spencer Billionaire Bullion Bar
This “stunning” product from Marks & Spencer was enthusiastically received by our panel
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Aldi Specially Selected Raspberry Conserve
The conserve had a “perfect soft set” and a “great balance of sharp and sweet” flavours
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Lidl Deluxe Beetroot Relish
Combining quality with novelty, this relish was a “definite” buy for half our testers
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Aldi Mamia Junior’s Mini Rice Cakes – Raspberry
Consumers thought these innovative rice cakes had a great flavour and texture
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Lidl Snowy Lodge Deluxe Luxury Rich Fruit Cake
This “rich” and “moist” fruit cake with Courvoisier VS Cognac was a hit with consumers
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Aldi Specially Selected British Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Our expert judges thought this bottle of Aldi’s own label top-tier cold-pressed rapeseed oil
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Iceland Zesty Bean Quinoa
Our judges were totally blown away by this “quick, healthy and tasty” meal accompaniment
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M&S Pork Belly Hog Roast with Kentish Apple Sauce & Crackling
Our judges thought every element was “very good”
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Asda Butcher's Selection Simply Slow Cook Moroccan Pork
Consumers were impressed by the “excellent” taste and texture of this pork joint
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Lidl Warren & Sons Rannoch Smoked Duck Pâté
Consumers thought the inclusion of duck in this pâté offered a novel twist
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Aldi Specially Selected Crisps Chorizo & Sweet Pepper
Three-quarters of consumers thought this flavour brought something new
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Asda Ready to Roast Chicken Crown with Bacon
This roast was a big hit with consumers: half said they would “definitely” buy it
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Asda Butcher’s Selection Simply Roast Boneless Hunters Chicken Joint
Poultry – Joints
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Tesco Finest Sweet Potato, Spinach & Feta Filo Pie
Quiches & Savoury Tarts
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Aldi Specially Selected Sunstream Vine Tomatoes
These tomatoes tasted home-grown and had an “incredible” smell and quality
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Tesco Finest Limited-Edition British Pork Smoked Bacon & Maple Syrup Sausages
These “meaty”, “tasty and “juicy” sausages were a clear winner
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Marks & Spencer Katsu Curry Sticky Rice Chips
This “truly innovative” product was not only “ahead of the curve” but had “great flavour”
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Aldi Ice Cream Sundae Selection
Consumers were impressed with the quality of the ice cream at a price of just £1.99
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Lidl Deluxe Breaded Cured Ham Slices
Consumers approved of this Freedom Food ham
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Lidl Deluxe Sparkling Blood Orange & Cranberry Pressé
Consumers loved this “tangy” and “refreshing” drink, which was particularly tempting to younger consumers
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Aldi Soupreme Skinny Thai Carrot Soup
This “intriguing” low-calorie soup was “tasty, creamy and moreish”, according to consumers
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Asda Chosen by You In Store Bakery Spicy Corn Bread
This novel in-store bakery loaf was a hit with our consumer testers
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Lidl Inisvale Selection Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks
These steaks impressed consumers with their “clear provenance” and “tender succulence”
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Aldi Specially Selected Pesto Rosso with Sundried Tomato
This product was not only fantastic value for money, it delivered quality flavours
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The Co-operative Loved by Us Sweet & Salty Popcorn
Competitively priced (at £1 for a 100g bag) and well presented, this bag of popcorn was a hit with the consumers
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Lidl Knightsbridge Sweet & Mellow, Pear & Apple Tea Bags
The “lovely combination of flavours”, together with the “good aroma” and “clean, refreshing taste” of these teabags
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