MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 25,
2022 /CNW/ - Sol Cuisine is proud to dish up two
Product of the Year Canada™ award wins this year, taking top spots
in the Plant-Based Chicken and Gluten-Free categories. Sol
Cuisine's Hot & Spicy Chik'n Wings and Cauliflower
Burger delighted the palettes of 4,000 Canadian shoppers, who
were a part of the largest consumer survey on product innovation
performed by global research firm Kantar.
Hot & Spicy Chik'n Wings: Product of the Year™ in the
Plant-Based Chicken category
With a kick of heat and crispy breading, Sol Cuisine's Hot
& Spicy Chik'n Wings rival the taste and texture of traditional
chicken wings – even taking inspiration from the 'drums and flats'
shapes for those looking for a plant-based, hot wing
experience. Perfect for sharing with vegans, vegetarians and
plant-curious eaters, the Hot & Spicy Chik'n Wings are 100%
vegan, kosher, and made with non-GMO ingredients.
Cauliflower Burgers: Product of the Year™ in the Gluten-Free
category
Meatless and delicious, Sol Cuisine's Cauliflower Burgers
are the latest addition to Sol Cuisine's market-leading line of
plant-based burgers. Carefully crafted with flavourful ingredients
– cauliflower, sweet potato and chickpeas – these burgers pack a
nutritional punch. Each of Sol Cuisine's burgers are all vegan,
gluten free and non-gmo verified.
"Our vision for Sol Cuisine is the same as it was when I founded
the company in 1980: be the leading provider of plant-based foods
by winning in taste, convenience and variety," said Dror Balshine, president and founder of Sol
Cuisine. "We are delighted to be among the winners of the 2022
Product of the Year Canada™, and hope this 'seal of approval' from
Canadians coast-to-coast will encourage those interested in trying
plant-based for the first time."
Sol Cuisine's thoughtfully curated portfolio of over 30 products
includes burgers, appetizers and entrees for plant-based eaters and
meat lovers alike. Building off the overwhelming success of the Hot
& Spicy Chik'n Wings, recent additions to the Sol Cuisine line
include Cauliflower Wings in Sweet Chili and Buffalo-Style
flavours. Canadians can find the award-winning products and more at
major grocery retailers and natural food stores across the
country.
About Sol Cuisine Sol Cuisine is a fast-growing
producer of branded and private label, consumer-preferred
plant-based protein offerings across key center-of-plate and
appetizer categories. The Company's products are offered through an
established omni-channel distribution platform in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, and are available in over 11,000
stores and more than 41,000 unique points of distribution across
four primary channels: Canada Retail Sales & Club; U.S. Retail
Sales & Club; Food Service & Industrial; and Private Label.
Over a history of 20+ years, Sol Cuisine has consistently
demonstrated an ability to innovate and delight consumers in
Canada and the U.S., while
remaining true to its commitment to producing great tasting,
nutritionally superior products. This commitment has resulted in
several Canadian product wins, including the #1 frozen plant-based
burger in Canada, the #1
consumer-preferred chicken alternative and the #1 quality roast
product as determined by Whole Foods Market. The Company's taste
and nutritional superiority has also resulted in private label
contracts with some of the most recognized natural brands in
North America. These products are
all produced at Sol Cuisine's two state of the art facilities,
totaling 35,000 square foot facility in Mississauga, Ontario, capable of supporting up
to 10 million kilograms of volume per annum.
For more details on Sol Cuisine's consumer brands:
Website: www.solcuisine.com
Instagram: @solcuisine
Facebook: @solcuisine
Twitter: @solcuisine
LinkedIn: @solcuisine
About Product of the Year
Product of the Year is the world's largest
consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established over 31
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. In Canada, the Product of the Year seal is
backed by votes of thousands of Canadian consumers, serving as a
shortcut for shoppers to save time and money. For entrants of the
winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven
to increase product awareness, trial and quality. Product of the
Year Canada accepts entries from consumer products that
demonstrate innovation in design, function, packaging or
ingredients, and were launched within the previous year
(January 2020). A jury compromised of
industry experts select the finalists that meet the Product of
the Year standards of value and innovation. Those selected
finalists are then categorized and judged through an online survey
of Canadian consumers, conducted by Kantar on behalf of Ensemble
IQ. Consumers vote and the distinct internationally renowned red
seal. Winning products are announced annually and receive the right
to use the Product of the Year Canada seal in their
marketing and communications for two years. For more information,
visit productoftheyear.ca.
SOURCE Sol Cuisine Ltd.