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PRODUCT OF THE YEAR USA UNVEILS 2023 AWARD WINNERS

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40,000 American Shoppers Voted on Most Innovative Products of 2023

NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, announced today the winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Awards across 36 trending categories. Each of the Product of the Year winners are determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research.

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A globally established seal of approval, the Product of the Year emblem was developed over 30 years ago and has been a trusted CPG pillar in the U.S. for nearly 15 years. The early mission was simple: help consumers cut through the noise on their grocery shelves and highlight the best new products when it comes to points that matter, such as thoughtful design, quality and innovation. As the world evolves on a daily basis, consumers are continuously in search of products that are smarter, more efficient, and easier to use. The Product of the Year red seal is a distinctive mark that allows shoppers to easily identify the top trendsetting products on the market, voted on by 40,000 fellow consumers, while also serving as a valuable marketing tool for brands to build consumer awareness, especially among competitors within their respected spaces.

“Product of the Year is more valuable now than ever. The level of access consumers have to products today is unprecedented – far beyond retail aisles, they have DTC options, grocery delivery in the palm of their hands, and they can watch their favorite influencer review items they’re considering purchasing in real time,” notes Mike Nolan, Global CEO of Product of the Year Management. “Product of the Year is an established and increasingly relevant resource for CPG companies, helping their products stand out, and be understood and trusted by their customers. Entirely new 2023 categories of Product of the Year award winners further demonstrate the ever-evolving trends we are seeing in the U.S. market, and as a company we’re thrilled to be at the forefront of recognizing these products for top performing function, design, packaging, or ingredients.” 

From food and beverage, personal care, household products, bedding and more, the 36 winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Award include:

  • Auto Dish Care | Cascade Platinum Plus – Procter & Gamble
  • Body Cleanser | Dial® Body Wash – Henkel
  • Bread | ALDI-exclusive Specially Selected French Baguette – ALDI
  • Breakfast | Quaker® Puffed Granola – PepsiCo
  • Car Care | Rain-X Truck & SUV Wiper Blade – ITW Global Brands/Rain-X
  • CBD | CBD Sleep Gummies – Sky Wellness
  • Cheese ALDI-exclusive Emporium Selection Feta Block Assortment – ALDI
  • Children’s Health | Children’s ZYRTEC® Allergy Chewables – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health
  • Coffee Creamer | Lactose-Free Flavored Creamer in French Vanilla and Sweet Cream – Organic Valley
  • Condiment | ALDI-exclusive Burman’s Dipping Sauces – ALDI
  • Convenience Meals | Hot Pockets® Deliwich – Nestlé USA
  • Digestive Health | Dulcolax® Chewy Fruit Bites – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare
  • Entrée | Pasta-Roni Heat & Eat – PepsiCo
  • Frozen Dessert ALDI-exclusive Sundae Shoppe Gelato – ALDI
  • Hair Growth | Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Hair Growth – Nestlé Health Science
  • Home Cleaning | FamilyGuard® Brand Disinfectants – S.C. Johnson & Son
  • Home Essentials | Ziploc® Endurables – S.C. Johnson & Son
  • Immediate Relief | Carmex Weather Guard Lip Balm – Carma Laboratories
  • Keto | ALDI-exclusive Benton’s Keto Cookies – ALDI
  • Mattress | Nectar Premier Mattress – Resident Home LLC
  • Meal Replacement | Complete Nutrition Shakes – Soylent
  • Meal Solution | Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower – Bob Evans Farms
  • Non-Chocolate | HARIBO Berry Clouds – HARIBO of America, Inc.
  • Non-Dairy | ALDI-exclusive Friendly Farms Non-Dairy Whipped Toppings – ALDI
  • On-The-Go Snack ALDI-exclusive Park Street Deli Sweet Snack Selects – ALDI
  • Premixed Drink | ALDI-exclusive Zarita Margaritas – ALDI
  • Salty Snack | Takis® Hot Nuts Fuego® – Barcel USA
  • Smoothie | DOLE® BOOSTED BLENDS® Berry Spark Smoothie – Dole Packaged Foods
  • Snack & Appetizer | El Monterey® Chili Cheese Chimichanga – Ruiz Foods
  • Soft Drink | Nitro Pepsi – PepsiCo
  • Topical Pain Relief | Icy Hot® Pro – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare
  • Weight Management | Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Metabolism Booster – Nestlé Health Science
  • Wellness Device | Aspercreme® Flexi-Motion – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare
  • Wellness Supplement | Nature Made® Wellblends – Pharmavite LLC
  • Women’s Daily Supplement | Nature’s Bounty® Optimal Solutions® Advanced Hair Skin & Nails – Nestlé Health Science
  • Wine ALDI-exclusive Don’t Mind If I Do Sauvignon Blanc – ALDI

The 36 winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Awards were revealed at the annual Product of the Year Awards Show on February 16th at the Current, Pier59 in New York City. The celebration kicked off with a red carpet, followed by a night full of entertainment with Saturday Night Live Alums, Rachel Dratch and Alex Moffat, hosting the Award Show, as well as a performance by Tony Award-winning actress and singer, Beth Leavel.

In tandem with the winner announcement, the 2023 Product of the Year winners are currently featured in a shoppable article on PEOPLE Online created in partnership with Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher in America. Additionally, Ensemble IQ, a premier business intelligence resource with revered publications, including Progressive Grocer, Store Brands, Drug Store News, Convenience Store News and CBD Retail Insights, has also shared the news of the 2023 winners in respective categories.

Enter the 2023 Product of the Year Sweepstakes, here, for a chance to win a bundle of the 2023 Product of the Year Award winners.

For further information about the 2023 Product of the Year winners, visit productoftheyearusa.com and follow along on social media with #POYUSA2023 on InstagramFacebook and Twitter.

About Product of the Year:
Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established over 30 years ago, 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. Product of the Year winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a national representative study conducted by research partner Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. The award is a powerful merchandising program for marketers proven to increase product sales, distribution, and awareness. Winning products are announced in February each year and receive the right to use the Product of the Year logo in marketing communications for two years. For more information, visit productoftheyearusa.com.

About Kantar:
Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data, insight and consultancy company. We know more about how people live, feel, shop, vote, watch and post worldwide than any other company. Working across the entire sales and marketing lifecycle, we help brands uncover growth in an extraordinary world. Kantar is part of WPP and its services are employed by over half of the Fortune 500 companies in 100 countries.

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A Guide for the Last-Minute Gifter

(Family Features) If you’ve ever found yourself buying a holiday gift for someone on your list at the last minute, you’re not alone. According to a Walgreens U.S. gift-giving survey, 83% of Americans found themselves getting a gift for someone at the last minute – a trend even more common among Gen Z (90%) and parents (92%). To help keep things merry and bright, consider these tips to help with the last-minute holiday hustle, and visit Walgreens.com or a store near you to find deals and gift inspiration.

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Set Yourself Up for Safe Winter Driving

Set yourself up for safe winter driving with these essential tips: switch to winter tires, check air pressure, protect off-season wheels, and maintain tread depth. Learn how to prepare your car for snow and ice so you can drive with confidence all season.

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Set Yourself Up for Safe Winter Driving

(Family Features) Waiting for the first snow or ice storm to hit puts you and your tires behind the curve when it comes time to get behind the wheel. Preparing your vehicle and brushing up on smart winter driving tips helps ensure you arrive at your destination safely, no matter the weather. Consider Winter Tires When temperatures drop below 45 F, winter tires maintain flexibility and road grip, contrary to all-season tires that don’t perform as well in these conditions. Winter tires are designed for better traction and stopping power in ice, slush and snow. Change Out Seasonal Wheels and Rims Swapping summer or all-season tires for winter ones will ensure your vehicle has the best traction possible, but that’s just part of the story. Slippery, wet and icy roads mean vehicles tend to skid and lose control, striking curbs and other objects that scratch, dent and scuff. Snow and winter wheels are a smart way to protect summer rims from snow, ice and road-clearing chemicals like salt. Protect Offseason Tires It’s important to protect your offseason tires from below freezing temperatures, sunlight, moisture and other harsh weather conditions. Consider Discount Tire’s Tire Hotel service, available at select locations, where stores help preserve the condition of tires, handling tire rotations, inspections and maintenance when it’s time to change the winter tires back. Maintain Target Air Pressure The impact changing temperatures have on your tire pressure can create numerous issues, including poor handling, worse gas mileage, excessive wear and overloading. Prevent problems by checking your air pressure at least once a month when your tires are cool and before any long trip. For every 10 F in ambient temperature change, tire air pressure changes 1 PSI (pound per square inch). That means you need to check your tires more frequently as temperatures fluctuate and settle into lower winter levels. Check Tread Depth Regularly Your vehicle’s tread depth plays a vital role in traction, which can affect your safety while driving in winter conditions. To ensure you have ample tread, stick a penny upside-down in a tread groove. It’s time to replace if Lincoln’s head is visible. You can also visit your local Discount Tire store for a free tire safety check. Practice Good Tire Maintenance Taking care of your tires ensures you get the longest life and best wear. Most experts recommend rotating your tires every 6,000 miles. Knowing the age of your tires, which can be found by looking at the DOT number stamped on their sidewalls, is important since tire rubber becomes harder and more brittle as it ages, increasing the risk of failure. Choose Tires Wisely Selecting the tires that are best suited for where you drive, how you drive and what you drive helps protect you and your passengers, ensuring your vehicle is prepared for winter weather. When shopping, consider using an online tire guide like Treadwell, which provides personalized recommendations on the best tires for your driving needs. Find the tool online at DiscountTire.com/Treadwell.   Photo courtesy of Shutterstock collect?v=1&tid=UA 482330 7&cid=1955551e 1975 5e52 0cdb 8516071094cd&sc=start&t=pageview&dl=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.familyfeatures SOURCE: Discount Tire
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Glad and Oscar the Grouch Team Up for a Trashy, Toe-Tapping Campaign

Glad teams up with Oscar the Grouch for a playful revival of the “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.” campaign, featuring a musical number, limited-edition Oscar-inspired trash bags, and a fresh take on making trash day fun for all ages.

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Oscar the Grouch and Glad trash bags featured in a colorful musical campaign, celebrating their playful collaboration with limited-edition green Oscar-inspired totes.

Glad revives its most popular, decades-long, star-studded ad campaign, “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.”

What happens when the world’s most iconic grouch meets the nation’s go-to name in trash bags? You get a campaign that’s equal parts nostalgia, Broadway-style fun, and a reminder that even trash can bring a little joy to your day.

A Classic Campaign Gets a Grouchy Remix

Glad has officially revived its legendary “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.” campaign, but this time, they’re ditching the usual celebrity faces for a true original: Oscar the Grouch. For the first time, the campaign’s star is none other than Sesame Street’s resident trash enthusiast himself, and he’s bringing his signature tune “I Love Trash” back with a contemporary twist.
The musical number, directed by the award-winning duo Will Speck and Josh Gordon, opens with Oscar in his element—surrounded by trash and a little bit of grumpiness. But the real magic happens when Oscar imagines a world where everyone else shares his passion for trash. The result? A joyful, Broadway-inspired remix that transforms everyday frustration into a celebration of Glad’s dependable trash solutions.

Why Oscar? Why Now?

According to Glad’s Marketing Director, Kellie Li, the choice was simple: “No one feels more strongly about trash than Oscar the Grouch.” The campaign aims to flip the script on how we think about trash—turning a dreaded chore into something a little more lighthearted. With Glad’s reliable bags, there’s less to get mad about, and maybe, just maybe, a little more to sing about.

Nostalgia Meets New Audiences

If “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.” sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. The campaign has been a staple since 1987, featuring everyone from TV stars to athletes. But this new chapter, featuring Oscar and a cast of trash-loving co-stars, is designed to connect with both longtime fans and a new generation discovering Sesame Street on Netflix and PBS KIDS.

Limited-Edition Oscar Goodies and Where to Find Them

To celebrate the campaign, Glad is releasing limited-edition Oscar-inspired trash bag totes—complete with green fur, of course. Fans can snag these playful bags through a social media giveaway this December (follow @gladproducts on Instagram and TikTok for details). And if you miss out, don’t worry: special Oscar-branded Glad ForceFlex with Gain bags will hit Walmart shelves this April, just in time for spring cleaning.

Where to Watch

The campaign is rolling out across the U.S. and Canada, with full-length videos, bite-sized social teasers, and everything in between. Look for it on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit (for our friends up north). Featured products include Glad ForceFlex with Gain and Glad Cherry Blossom.

Bringing the Campaign Home: Phoenix Community Clean-Up

Here in Phoenix, we know the value of coming together to keep our neighborhoods clean and vibrant. Glad’s collaboration with Oscar the Grouch isn’t just a fun national campaign—it’s a reminder that tackling trash can be a community effort, too.
With spring cleaning right around the corner and special Oscar-branded Glad bags hitting Walmart shelves this April, it’s the perfect time for local groups, schools, and neighbors to organize clean-up events across the Valley. Whether you’re sprucing up a park, refreshing a neighborhood, or just making your own block a little brighter, every bag makes a difference.
Ready to join the movement? Rally your friends, family, or local organization and plan a Phoenix clean-up day this spring. Snap a photo of your crew with your Glad or Oscar-inspired trash bags and share it on social media using #GladToCleanPHX and #OscarLovesTrash. Let’s show how Phoenix turns trash day into a reason to celebrate!
  • “Phoenix, let’s get grouchy about litter and Glad about clean streets! Join our community clean-up and share your photos with #GladToCleanPHX.”
  • “Spotted: Oscar the Grouch in Phoenix! Grab your Glad bags, clean up your neighborhood, and tag #OscarLovesTrash for a chance to be featured.”
  • “Spring cleaning in Phoenix just got a lot more fun—thanks to Glad and Oscar! Who’s joining our next clean-up day? #GladToCleanPHX”

About the Brands

Glad, a member of The Clorox Company, has long been a leader in household waste solutions, while Sesame Workshop continues to inspire and educate families worldwide. This collaboration is a perfect blend of dependable products and beloved characters—reminding us all that even the messiest moments can spark a little joy.
The collaboration between Glad and Sesame Workshop for the “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.” campaign marks a creative partnership that blends household dependability with beloved children’s entertainment. By bringing Oscar the Grouch into the spotlight, Glad not only revives a classic campaign but also highlights the importance of making everyday chores more enjoyable for families. This partnership leverages Glad’s reputation as the nation’s leading provider of kitchen and outdoor trash bags and food protection products—trusted solutions designed to handle life’s messes with ease (Glad.com). Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, has spent over 50 years enriching families worldwide through educational media and community outreach, helping children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder (Sesame.org). Together, their collaboration aims to inspire a new generation to see the positive side of cleaning up, all while celebrating the joy of community and play.
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