Kicking off the first in the Spotlight series for 2026, Product of the Year sat down with Cheez-It’s UK Senior Marketing Manager, Rui Frias, to unpack how the brand’s ‘moreishly cheesy’ newcomer bagged an award and conquered a discerning UK snacks market. Tell us about your product and why it resonates with the consumer. Cheez-It […]
As we approach the end of the month of ‘Movember’, it’s time to take stock and appreciate the beauty of the mighty moustachio. Whether you’ve been nurturing a wispy newcomer or sculpting a moustache with the conviction of a Victorian aristocrat, one thing is clear: this is more than just a passing trend. When Product […]
In the latest Spotlight from the series, Charlotte Pask, Cluster Marketing Manager at Birds Eye, reveals how the brand’s award-winning Crispy Chips rose to the top of the frozen aisle and why they resonate with families across the UK. Tell us about your winning product and why it appeals to consumers. It began with a […]
What students really want vs. what their parents think they need New research from Product of the Year reveals the gap between what students actually pack for Freshers’ Week and what their parents wish they would. Photo by cottonbro studio The online poll of over 2,500 students and parents collated from across Facebook, Instagram and X, shows that while students are […]
NIVEA Serum-Infused Micellar Water Skin Glow In the latest Spotlight, Product of the Year sat down with Olivia Oulaghan, Brand Manager at NIVEA, to hear how the brand continues to light up skincare aisles, add sparkle and redefine the makeup removal category. Tell us about your product and why it resonates with consumers. It’s one […]
For a Summer Spotlight special, Product of the Year sat down with Elysha Hamer, Marketing and Communications Executive at Navigator Tissue UK, to hear how cleaning champ, Flash Kitchen Roll, came to be—and the secret to winning shoppers’ trust. Tell us about your product and why it resonates with the consumer. In 2024, Navigator Tissue […]
Niamh Rogers, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Product of the Year No two days are the same at the company known for putting FMCG brands and their products in the spotlight. From gathering entries to the next awards to exploring the bohemian delights of Camden, Niamh shares a sneak peek of what a day in […]
Coca Cola Company Marketing Director for Alcohol Ready to Drink, Ioanna Topali, opens the lid on her Product of the Year 2025 winner and tells the story of an iconic brand collaboration. A: Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola is a ready-to-drink canned cocktail launched in Great Britain in March 2023, inspired by the classic Jack & […]
Nostalgia drives almost three quarters of confectionery spend – new research You can’t beat a classic… In a new online survey carried out in June 2025 by Product of the Year, nostalgia (73%) was overwhelmingly voted in as the key trend motivating confectionery spend. Photo by Jana Ohajdova Confectionery products that have functionality, are plant-based or healthy were […]
Thomas Lock, Founder of Product of the Year 2025 winning brand, The British Crisp Co., talks innovation and why life’s better with a little ‘crunch’. Crisp packets are the poster child of the plastic pollution problem because they are notoriously unrecyclable. We felt compelled to help! What we’ve created is pretty special – the world’s […]