Product of the Year, the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, has announced the winners of the 2017 Product of the Year Awards. Product of the Year takes entries from new consumer products launched within the previous year that demonstrate innovation within their industry. Product nominations are then placed into categories such as beauty, personal care, household essentials, food and beverages, and are assessed on seven key measures. One product is then named the winner of each 28 categories, based on the results of a national representative survey of 40,000 consumers conducted by consumer research firm Kantar TNS.

In the food and beverage space, the following were named 2017 Products of the Year:

  • Sugar Confections: Werther’s Original Soft Caramels
  • Chocolate: Russell Stover Pecan Delight
  • Salty Snacks: SimplyNature Organic White Cheddar Puffs
  • Healthy Snacks: Del Monte Fruit Refreshers
  • Specialty Bread: Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Bread
  • Dessert: Inspired by Happiness Cravin' for Cookies & Cream Layered Cake
  • Sweetener: SPLENDA Naturals Sweetener
  • Beverage: Tetley Super Tea
  • Wine: Broken Clouds Pinot Noir
  • Spirits: SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry

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