At Albertsons Companies, we’re always proud of the quality, creativity and care that go into our Own Brands portfolio. This month, that commitment is being recognized on a global stage, earning top honors across both product excellence and design.
These achievements reflect more than awards. They highlight the passion, innovation and teamwork that define our Own Brands team and the impact we’re making for customers every day.
A Global Spotlight on Quality
At the 2026 PLMA International Salute to Excellence Awards, the Own Brands team earned two top honors in one of the industry’s most competitive global competitions.
Our award-winning wines stood out among more than 100 private label entries from 14 retailers across eight countries, judged by a panel of leading experts.
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Best Quality in the New World Cabernet & Blends Category:
Vinaforé Reserve Stags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
This limited-release Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District offers a refined expression with firm structure, velvety tannins, and layered notes of plum, black cherry, and cassis for a smooth, elegant finish.
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Best Quality in the Sauvignon Blanc & Blends Category: Vinaforé Collection Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2024
An elegant, unoaked Napa Sauvignon Blanc celebrating true regional expression, with vibrant acidity and bright notes of honeysuckle, lemongrass, peach, and grapefruit shaped by warm sunshine and cooling maritime influences.
This recognition highlights the strength of our wine portfolio and the care that goes into every bottle from vineyard to shelf.
Leading with Design and Innovation
Our momentum continued at the prestigious Vertex Awards, the world’s only competition dedicated exclusively to private brand packaging. Our Own Brands team earned global recognition for packaging design.
Judged by industry experts from around the world, these awards celebrate packaging that stands out for creativity, marketability and innovation.
This year, our team earned multiple Silver Awards, including:
Together, these wins highlight the team’s ability to bring together product innovation and eye-catching design, creating items that resonate with customers from the first look to the last bite.
Celebrating the Team Behind It All
Whether it’s elevating quality in premium wine, creating convenient and flavorful everyday products or developing packaging that stands out in a crowded marketplace, these recognitions reflect the talent, creativity and dedication across our Own Brands team.
Most importantly, they reinforce what we aim to deliver every day: products our customers can trust, enjoy and come back to again and again.
We can’t wait to see what’s next!