Awards
Received By Our Group Of Companies

At American Essentials, our passion for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction drives everything we do. Specializing in private-label consumer goods across Home, Health & Beauty, and Grocery, we create tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern consumers.
From delicious snacks to wellness-forward beverages and smart household staples, our award-winning products are thoughtfully designed to enrich daily life. Recognized by leading retailers and industry authorities, our accolades reflect more than success—they represent a relentless commitment to raising standards and redefining what’s possible in everyday essentials. We don’t just follow trends—we lead with purpose, pushing boundaries to deliver value, trust, and impact with every product we create.
Awards Overview

2018 Kroger Collaboration Award
⍟ We received the Collaboration Award from Kroger for our exceptional partnership and responsiveness.
⍟ The award recognized our ability to deliver products quickly to market while maintaining quality standards.

2024 Store Brands Editors’ Picks
⍟ We were selected in Store Brands Magazine’s Editors’ Picks 2024 for our unique and standout product offerings.
⍟ This recognition celebrates innovation and product differentiation in a competitive CPG market.

Progressive Grocer Editors’ Picks
⍟ Recognized by Progressive Grocer for our newly launched, high-quality products that reflect true innovation.
⍟ This honor emphasizes our continued excellence in product development.

Inc. 5000 List (2019)
⍟ Ranked #57 on Inc. Magazine’s 2019 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.
⍟ Also ranked #7 among Women-Owned Businesses and #9 in Consumer Products nationwide.

Game Changer Award – Store Brands 2024
⍟ Honored as a Game Changer in the category of Product Innovation.
⍟ This award underlines our commitment to pushing industry boundaries.

2023 OMSDC Supplier of the Year
⍟ Awarded for excellence in supplier performance and diversity leadership.
⍟ This recognition reflects our dedication to value delivery and inclusion in CPG.

14th Annual MANNY Award
⍟ Won the Biggest Breakthrough honor in the Manufacturing Industry.
⍟ The MANNY Award highlights our impact on regional manufacturing.

Innovation & Technology Awards
⍟ Celebrated for fueling regional economic growth through inventive solutions.
⍟ The award acknowledges both individual and company-level innovation in business practices.

PLMA Hall of Fame – 2024
⍟ Our COO was inducted into the PLMA Private Label Industry Hall of Fame.
⍟ Recognized as a Private Brand Innovator for exceptional industry contributions.

Inc. 5000 Recognition
⍟ Inc. 5000 recognizes top private companies with outstanding growth trajectories.
⍟ We are honored to be part of this prestigious national list.

Top Women in Grocery – 2024
⍟ Our CEO Heena Rathore was recognized among Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery.
⍟ The award celebrates influential women leaders driving change in the grocery industry.

CO—100 Champion of Adaptability (2024)
⍟ Recognized for exceptional adaptability and innovation in business strategy.
⍟ The CO—100 award spotlights our strategic resilience and foresight.
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