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Lucky 13 for Unilever

Amongst the SA Product of the Year awards, announced late last week, Unilever had 13 of its products scoop this prestigious title. The winning products were selected as the best innovators in their categories by a sample of 5000 independent consumers representing the South African grocery population.
Lucky 13 for Unilever

"Our products daily touch the quality of life of South Africans in many meaningful ways and it is pleasing to be rewarded for the significant investment in product innovation that leads to capturing more hearts and minds in our quest to be the best in a highly competitive market," says Marijn van Tiggelen, chair of Unilever South Africa.

In referring to the group's sustainable living plan, Van Tiggelen said, "Our plan is designed to reduce our impacts across the whole lifecycle of our products. Innovation and technology will be key to achieving these reductions."

Winners:


  • Dove Damage Therapy
  • Axe Excite
  • Robertsons Herbs & Spices Paste
  • Shield for Women Shower Fresh Aerosol
  • Ponds Aged Miracle Range
  • Handy Andy Cream
  • Lux Beauty Soap
  • Dawn for Men Refresh Fast Absorbing Body Lotion
  • Rama Spread for Bread
  • Radox Man X Shower Gels
  • Knorrox Chilli Beef Stock Cube
  • Hot Multi Active hand Washing Power
  • Omo Liquid Detergent 750ml

Established in France 25 years ago, Product of the Year is an independent organisation operating in 28 countries with the sole purpose of guiding consumers to choose the best products and to reward manufacturers for quality and innovation.

"Unilever continues to do well at these awards, due to its strong focus on constant product improvement and offering consumers new and innovative products. We applaud its efforts to champion innovation in the South African consumer goods market as its work makes a positive difference in the lives of ordinary South Africans," says Preetesh Sewraj, MD of SA Product of the Year.

Winning products receive the right to use the Product of the Year seal on their labels for a 12-month period.

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