2026 Salute to Excellence Awards®
Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Salute to Excellence Awards® whose products reflect their ever-growing commitment to excellence in quality, innovations and consumer satisfaction.
For 40 years, PLMA has given recognition to outstanding store brand products introduced on the shelves of supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, convenience stores and specialty retailers from coast to coast, as well as online.
Over 900 products from 53 N. American retailers and wholesalers were submitted for consideration in the food, beverage, kitchen, household, and health & beauty categories. Entries were then evaluated by a panel of professional and consumer judges for taste and sensory appeal, packaging, product concept, and value for money.
This year's winners proved that store brands are setting the pace for creativity and innovation.
Salute to Excellence Award® winners can request promotional materials from Suzanne Caputo, Director, Retail Trade Relations, at scaputo@plma.com. Share your win and tag #PLMA and #SalutetoExcellenceAwards for shoppers to see it on every platform.
Categories include Food for the Family, Bakery & Desserts, Dairy, Beverages, Meal Preparation, Healthy Eating, and Snacks.
Learn about the rules, process, judges, and consumers involved with selecting our Salute to Excellence winners.