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MENAFN- Mid-East Info) 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Award Winners
Top innovators : The 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Awards recognized 22 leading products that achieved remarkable success in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), standing out in a competitive marketplace.
Innovation drives growth: Top innovators in KSA outperform category averages, achieving 3.5X higher velocity and 1.6X the distribution during their launch year. Additionally, their sales increased by approximately 30% in Year 2 compared to Year 1, illustrating the lasting impact of strategic innovation.
Emerging trends : Growing consumer demand for health-driven benefits (e.g., low-calorie, gut health) and personal care is rapidly shaping the future of innovation in the region.
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 8 January 2025 : NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world's leading consumer intelligence company, is proud to unveil its latest insights, showcasing how innovation remains the cornerstone of business growth. During an exclusive event in Riyadh, NIQ BASES celebrated the winners of the 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Awards, honoring brands that have disrupted the market and captivated consumers with exceptional new product launches.
Driving Growth Through Innovation
In today's fast-evolving marketplace, where consumer expectations shift rapidly and market conditions remain unpredictable, innovation continues to be the driving force behind sustainable growth. According to NIQ BASES, top innovators in Saudi Arabia achieve
5X higher velocity and 2X the distribution in their launch year compared to category averages for new launches. This demonstrates how strategic innovation can propel brands ahead of the competition.
“In today's rapidly changing and often challenging economic landscape, innovation is more than a competitive advantage; it's a lifeline,” comments
Zulfiqar Razvi Executive Director at NIQ BASES.“It empowers businesses to adapt, differentiate, and capture market opportunities, even amid uncertainty. The success stories of these innovators highlight the power of combining customer insights, agility, and execution to create products and solutions that resonate deeply and deliver lasting value.”
NIQ BASES empowers FMCG brands with cutting-edge insights to fuel product development, renovation, and activation. With over 200 patents in AI and machine learning, and with a database of over 500,000 innovations, NIQ BASES offers unparalleled expertise in market dynamics and actionable strategies for success.
Celebrating Breakthrough Innovators
This year's winners of the Breakthrough Innovation Awards exemplify excellence in execution, with products that not only broke through the marketplace clutter but also addressed evolving consumer needs. Winning products in Saudi Arabia saw a remarkable 30
% increase in sales during their second year compared to their first-a testament to the power of purposeful innovation.
Since 2012, more than 900 brands globally have been recognized with this prestigious honor, including 75+ innovations in Saudi Arabia across categories like Food (42%), Beverages (12% non-alcoholic) and Health & Beauty (36%).
The 2024, KSA Breakthrough Innovation Award Winners are:
Lay's Maxx Chips by PepsiCo
AlWalimah Style Sauces – Bukhari & Mandi by Mayar Foods
Nutella Biscuits by Ferrero
ALYOUM Flavors of the World by Almarai
Almarai Ice Leaf by Almarai
Kellogg's Granola Range by Kellanova
Teashop Ringo Sandwich Biscuits & Wafers by National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd.
Safio Immunity Booster by AlSafi Danone
Americana Xtreme Range by Americana
Sadia Mini Chef by BRF
Rockstar Energy Drink by PepsiCo
Saudia Lemon Mint – Fruit Ice Stick, Saudia Pomegranate – Fruit Ice Stick by SADAFCO
Puck Shredded Mozzarella Mixes by Arla
Cadbury Miniatures by Mondelēz International
Always Aloe Cool & Always Aloe Cool XL by P&G
Bepanthen Derma Daily Lotion by Bayer
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Moisture Range by L'Oréal
The 2024, KSA Breakthrough Innovation Award Wavemakers are:
McVitie's Tartlets by Pladis
Sadia Broasted Chicken Jalapeno by BRF
Danette Milkshake by AlSafi Danone
Almarai Ice Cream by Almarai
DZRT Nicotine Pouches by Badael
Each winner showcases how
a Good Idea, a Good Product, and Effective Activation -the three guiding principles of NIQ BASES-can deliver exceptional marketplace success.
Emerging Innovation Trends
The 2024 Breakthrough Innovation analysis highlights significant opportunities for brands in Saudi Arabia, including:
Health-Driven Benefits: While taste (100%) remains the primary theme across all winners, majority of the food & beverage winners delivered on ingredients (57%), convenience (36%) and being free from / low in & holistic health (29%)
Personal Care: The Personal Care winners conveyed protection (67%) and specialized benefits (67%) followed by naturalness (33%).
“Breakthrough products and their journey serve as a testament to the transformative potential of innovation when aligned with a clear vision and market demand”, added
Razvi .
About NIQ
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