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Unilever wins big at Product of the Year Awards
Based on the results of face-to-face research undertaken with 5000 consumers in South Africa, the Product of the Year Awards ceremony took place yesterday, 3 February 2011, with Unilever taking home 12 trophies.
Unilever's winning products are:
- Skin Creams: Vaseline Cocoa Butter
- Skin protection: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Range
- Male deodorant: AXE Twist Deodorant Range
- Female deodorant: Shield Happy & Sexy Roll On
- Spreads: Rama Spread for Bread
- Hair care: Sunsilk Co-Creation Damage Reconstruction System
- Body wash: Lux Beauty Body Wash
- Dishwashing liquid: Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid Refill pouch
- Auto washing powder: Sunlight Paradise Sensation 2 in 1
- Handwashing powder: Surf Superblue 2kg pack
- Bar Soaps: Lifebuoy Bar
- Power Cleaners: Handy Andy Cream Pot Pourri
Ethne Whitley Public Affairs Manager Unilever SA says, "Nielsen research interviews 5000 consumers about a shortlist of products in various categories, and in the sectors of homecare, personal care and foods, Unilever products have emerged as favourites... we're delighted to be top of mind among consumers with so many of our brands."
Whitley adds, "Two billion times a day somebody, somewhere in the world uses a Unilever product. Our brands make small but important differences to the quality of people's everyday lives. Our vision is to continually offer products and brands that exceed consumer expectations while reducing our environmental footprint."