Product of the Year, the largest consumer product research on the African continent, has announced the top 48 consumer goods as voted for by South African customers.
Selected from over 200 products which made the finalist roll, the winners list is based on months of intensive research involving the surveying of over 5,000 South African households nationwide. The research is independent and conducted exclusively through research company – Nielsen.
“South African consumers are becoming more discerning and will no longer fall for the hype of advertising claims of products being ‘new’ or ‘improved’, ‘the best’ or ‘unique’ says Product of the Year MD Preetesh Sewraj. “Consumers will research products, try them out and voice their opinions if they are not happy. The brands are well aware of this and therefore are becoming more inventive and strategic in order to attract and maintain customers in the crowded consumer goods market.”
He said Product of the Year would continue bridging the communication gap between the consumer and manufacturer through researching new products and testing them with consumers and providing constructive feedback to companies to ensure customers got value for their money.
Launched in 2008 in South Africa and present in more than 30 countries globally, Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer voted programme that identifies and celebrates innovation in the consumer goods industry. Companies enter their products to be put under the critical spotlight of consumer opinion. The products entered must be less than 18 months old.
The 2013 winners come from across a wide spectrum of companies with the product categories ranging from personal care to household products and more sophisticated electronic devices and appliances.
Winners will be able to use the Product of the Year logo on various communication vehicles, such as television ads, print, and on-pack, to highlight the endorsement they have received from the South African public.
Product of the Year 2013 winners list
| Category | Product |
| Carbonated Beverages | PowerPlay Fruit Kick Energy Drink |
| Dairy Beverages | Clover Danao Smooth |
| Condiments | Nola Creamy Salad Dressing |
| Ready to Eat | Nola Chicken Mayo |
| Quick Meals | Maggi 2-Minute Noodles Flavours of Mzansi |
| Female Skincare | Pond’s Flawless Radiance |
| Male Skincare | Vaseline Men Eventone Expert Face Care Range |
| Female Deodorant | Dove Invisible Dry |
| Lotion | Vaseline Total Moisture Range |
| Petroleum Jelly | Vaseline Men Petroleum Jelly |
| Facial Wipes | TLC Deep Cleanse Facial Wipes |
| Baby Wipes | Pampers Sensitive Wipes |
| Hygiene Soap | GynaGuard Ultimate Wash |
| Baby Food | Nestle Jogolino |
| Power Cleaners | Handy Andy Power Cream Spray |
| Bleach | Jik Multi Action |
| Consumer Technology | Samsung Galaxy SIII Smartphone |
| Premium Paint | Plascon Nuroof Cool |
| Budget Paint | Safari Enamel |
| Soup | Royco Instant Soup |
| Toothpaste | Colgate Total 12 Pro-Gum Health |
| Lollipop | Pin Pop Mega |
| Lens Care | OptiFog |
| Diapers | Pampers Premium Care |
| Sanitary Pads | Always Platinum |
| Panty Liners | Lil-Lets Ultra Long Pantyliners |
| Contraception | Contempo Rough Rider |
| Female Grooming | Nair Brazillian Spa Clay Cream |
| Toothbrushes | Colgate Optic White Toothbrush |
| Fabric Conditioner | Comfort Concentrated Fabric Conditioner |
| Hair Colour | Excellence Mousse Chocolate Brown Hair Colour |
| Hair Wash | Elvive Volume Collagen Shampoo and Conditioner |
| Hair Treatment | Schwarzkopf Gliss Repair + Gloss Treatment |
| Automatic Laundry | OMO Auto Washing Powder |
| Milk | Clover Long Life Milk |
| Dairy Food | Clover Cheese |
| Surface Care | Mr. Min Express Mist |
| Male Deodorant | Shield Men Xtra Cool |
| Flavourants | Robertsons Herbs & Spices Bottles |
| Handwash Laundry | OMO Handwash |
| Laundry Bars | Sunlight Germiguard |
| Tissue | Twinsaver Essentials |
| Oil | HO Sun Flower Oil |
| Alcoholic Beverages | KWV 3 & Cola |
| Frozen Seafood | I&J Light & Crispy African Spice |
| Bath Foam | Satiskin Blissful Berry Fantasy Foam Bath |
| Baby Beverages | Hipp Organic Growing Up Milk |
| Mouthwash | Colgate Complete Care Mouthwash |
About Product of the Year
Product of the Year has enjoyed success for over 25 years and on every continent on the planet with one key goal – to champion the rights of consumers to get the best in product innovation. The organisation was started in France by Christian Le Bret and has since growth to encompass developed markets, including the U.S., U.K., Italy and Australia, as well as developing markets, such as India and South Africa.
In South Africa, Nielsen conducts the research with over 5, 000 South African households surveyed. Research is conducted one-on-one and face-to-face making it the largest survey on consumer innovation in the country. Past winners come from companies as diverse as Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Colgate-Palmolive, Rainbow Chicken Farms and Nestle.
In total 48 innovative products were identified in the 2013 leg of the research. Winners will be able to use the Product of the Year logo on various communication vehicles, such as television ads, print and on-pack, to highlight the endorsement they have received from the South African public.
Please visit www.productoftheyear.co.za for further information.
_________________________________________________
No comments yet.