From popcorn to smartphones – these are South Africa’s favourite brands
·24 Feb 2017
The annual product of the year awards, the world’s largest consumer-voted awards programme, have released a list of the most poplar products across 26 different categories.
The survey was conducted by global information and measurement company Nielsen, which seeks to reward product innovation based on the endorsements of over 5,000 consumer households.
Product of the Year currently operates in 38 countries with the aim of guiding consumers and helping them find the best new products and services in their market, while also rewarding manufacturers for quality and innovation.
The full winners are detailed below.
| Category | Product |
|---|---|
| Male Deodorants | Shield MotionSense |
| Popcorn | Simba Kettle Popped Flavoured Popcorn |
| Babycare | Epi-max Baby & Junior Range |
| Feminine Skincare | Johnson’s Vita-Rich |
| Pourable Sauces | Wellington’s New Recipe Tomato Sauce |
| Female Deodorants | Shield MotionSense |
| Fuel | BP Ultimate with Active Technology |
| Breakfast | White Star Instant Maize Porridge |
| Mayonnaise | Miracle Whip |
| Therapeutic Skincare | Vaseline Camphor Restore |
| Yoghurt | NutriDay Yoghurt |
| Television | Samsung SUHD TV |
| Dessert (Heritage) | Ultra Mel Vanilla Flavoured Custard |
| Chips | Doritos |
| Food (Heritage) | Big Jack Pies |
| Motor Lubricants | Shell Helix Ultra |
| Home Appliances | Hisense Ice Maker Refrigerator |
| Male Grooming | Schick Hydro 5 |
| Mobile Phones | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
| Biscuits | Bakers Eet-Sum-Mor Chocolate Chip |
| Hair Treatment | Dove Intensive Repair Treament Mask |
| Beverages | Fuze Tea |
| Dairy Beverages | Deneys Swiss Diary Gourmet Drinking Yoghurt |
| Hairwash | Tresemme Beauty Full Volume |
| Healthy Snacking | Planters Nuts |
| Wearables | Samsung Gear VR |
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