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PRODUCT OF THE YEAR FROM PAGE 30 CATEGORY: Non-Alcoholic Spirits WINNER: Lyre’s Spirit Co, $44.99 Lyre’s co-founder and CEO Mark Livings notes how quickly consumers are becoming aware of the non-alcoholic beverage industry, and how unique the Lyre’s range is. The 13 premium non-alcoholic variants it offers contain the same natural essences, extracts and distillates that match aroma, taste and appearance found within time-tested classics. “We’re delighted to win the non- alcoholic category,” Mr Livings said. “It shows that Australian consumer product companies can innovate and go toe to toe with the international giants and come out on top.” CATEGORY: Beauty & Cleansers WINNER: LPO Purify Foaming Gel Cleanser 150ml, $15 “LPO embraces your beauty as it evolves the LPO purify foaming gel cleanser is designed to provide a little pot of purify,” a Coles spokesperson said. “The formula is a blend of antioxidant rich Australian botanicals and peppermint, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and beautifully clean. “Exclusive to Coles, the range has been developed to inspire customers with great value, luxury skin care. LPO is proudly Australian made and is dermatologically tested, vegan, cruelty free, and paraben and sulphate free. Suitable for all skin types.” CATEGORY: Coffee beans WINNER: Coles Urban Coffee Culture Dark Roasted Beans 1kg, $12 “The Coles Urban Coffee Culture story begins with understanding which growing regions provide the best beans,” a Coles spokesperson said. “All farms are required to be Rainforest Alliance certified to ensure only the best premium quality beans are curated before being batch roasted in Melbourne. “The Dark Roasted Beans offer a balance of dark cocoa and vanilla flavour with hints of aniseed and clove, ideal paired with milk. The expertly curated blend makes delicious coffee easy at home.” CATEGORY: Bakery WINNER: Coles Finest Traditional Recipe Croissants, $4 “The Coles Finest Traditional Recipe Croissants are made using the finest quality, single-season European butter,” a Coles spokesperson said, adding that this “provides the best possible taste and aroma for customers”. “Made in France with a traditional recipe, our Coles bakery team then completes the final baking process in-store. This delicious croissant offers a little luxury to your bakery treat.” TO PAGE 34 32 RETAIL WORLD NOV, 2020