WALNUT CREEK, Calif.,
Feb. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Product of the Year USA,
the nation's largest consumer-driven packaged goods competition,
has announced AdamsTM Flea and Tick Home Spray as
a 2014 winner after review of more than 45,000 votes from everyday
shoppers across the country. After a win in 2013 for the
AdamsTM Smart Shield® Applicator,
AdamsTM, a Central Garden & Pet Company brand, is
the first brand in the U.S. history of Product of the Year to
receive this prestigious honor two years in a row in the
competitive pet care category.
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"Central Garden & Pet is honored by this highly-respected
recognition of our commitment to quality and continuous product
innovation," said Steve LeVeau,
Director of Marketing for Animal Health. "Knowing that consumers
are looking for smarter pet care solutions, we focus on delivering
the best at-home protection against flea and ticks and are excited
that AdamsTM Flea and Tick Home Spray stands out
among the competition. The back-to-back national wins from Product
of the Year inspire us to continue developing products that
families across the country can easily use to protect their family,
pets and homes."
AdamsTM Flea and Tick Home Spray starts killing
labeled pests in just five minutes and creates an effective defense
against fleas, ticks, bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, spiders,
mosquitoes and many other insects. The unique combination of
ingredients disrupts the flea life cycle, killing flea eggs and
larvae before they become biting, breeding adults. Available in a
convenient, easy-to-use non-aerosol spray, it reaches bugs hidden
in carpets, rugs, upholstery and pet bedding.
"Two consecutive wins for the AdamsTM brand
represents a strong, clear vote of consumer confidence in the pet
care category," said Mike Nolan,
Global CEO of Product of the Year. "The Product of the Year seal on
AdamsTM Flea and Tick Home Spray and AdamsTM
Smart Shield® Applicator signals quality and
innovation that instantly gives shoppers peace of mind and the
opportunity to make the smarter choice at check-out."
For information about Adams™ complete line of smarter pet care
products, visit www.adamspetcare.com.
About AdamsTM
AdamsTM
products take a smarter approach to pet care and make protecting
your family, pet, home, and yard easier and more effective. The
Adams™ line of products, which has been sold by veterinarians for
more than 30 years, includes topical products, shampoos, collars
and sprays for your home, yard, dogs, puppies, cats and kittens and
is available almost everywhere pet products are sold. For a
complete product list and more information, visit
www.adamspetcare.com.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden &
Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading innovator,
marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn
& garden and pet supplies markets. Committed to new product
innovation, our products are sold to specialty independent and mass
retailers. Participating categories in Lawn & Garden include:
Grass seed and the brands PENNINGTON®, SMART SEED® and THE REBELS®;
wild bird feed and the brand PENNINGTON®; weed and insect control
and the brands AMDRO®, SEVIN®, IRONITE® and OVER-N-OUT®; and
decorative outdoor patio products and the brands NORCAL POTTERY®,
NEW ENGLAND POTTERY® and MATTHEWS FOUR SEASONS™. We also provide a
host of other regional and application-specific garden brands and
supplies. Participating categories in Pet include: Animal health
and the brands ADAMS™ and ZODIAC®; aquatics and reptile and the
brands OCEANIC SYSTEMS®, AQUEON® and ZILLA®; bird & small
animal and the brands KAYTEE®, SUPER PET® and CRITTER TRAIL®; dog
& cat and the brands TFH™, NYLABONE®, FOUR PAWS®, PINNACLE® and
AVODERM®; and equine and the brands FARNAM®, BRONCO® and SUPER
MASK®. We also provide a host of other application-specific pet
brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet Company is based in
Walnut Creek, California, and has
approximately 3,300 employees, primarily in North America. For additional information on
Central Garden & Pet Company, including access to the Company's
SEC filings, please visit the Company's website
at www.central.com.
About Product of the Year (POY)
Product of the Year
is the only consumer product award that rewards innovation and is
voted on by real consumers. Established 26 years ago in
France, POY currently operates in
39 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best
products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and
innovation. Backed by the votes of over 45,000 consumers, the
distinct red POY logo serves as a shortcut for shoppers in the
supermarket, saving them time and money. For manufacturers of the
winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven
to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10-15%.
Product of the Year accepts entries every year from consumer
packaged goods that demonstrate innovation and were launched within
the previous year. Entered products are then placed into specific
categories such as food, beverages, personal care, household care,
etc. with a product then being chosen as a winner in its category
through a nationally representative online study. For more
information visit www.productoftheyearusa.com.
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