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."