A $20 frypan from Kmart Australia which fans claim ‘does the same job as more expensive varieties’ has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year.
The retailer’s ANKO Hard Anodised Non-Stick Frypan – available in three sizes: 24cm ($20), 28cm ($24) and 32cm ($27) – has won the coveted title in the Household/Kitchenware category at the 2025 Product of the Year Awards.
The stainless steel, hard-anodised aluminium cookware with three layers of non-stick inner coating came out on top after more than 5,000 shoppers voted for their favourite supermarket and retail products.
And it’s not hard to see why it’s a best-seller.
The non-stick pan has received dozens of rave reviews, boasting an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5.
‘Great frying pan for the price. Outperforms some of the more expensive frying pans in my kitchen,’ one said.
‘These are economically priced and do the same job as a more expensive pan. It’s great,’ another raved.
‘I recently purchased this frying pan as part of an upgrade to my kitchen cookware and I am very happy with it. They are hard wearing and very easy to clean. Excellent quality for people on a budget,’ one added.
A $20 frypan from Kmart Australia which fans claim ‘does the same job as more expensive varieties’ has been crowned the best kitchen product of the year
Many shoppers said the range of pans are an ‘excellent value for money’.
‘This range of cookware is outstanding for the price,’ one said.
However, some pointed out how the thickness of the pans can take ‘longer to heat up’.
‘Very thick base and appears excellent quality despite price. Takes a while to heat up due to this. Highly recommend though,’ one shared.
The Product of the Year award is the world’s largest consumer-voted award.
The POY awards recognise product innovation and serve as a shortcut for shoppers, saving them time and money when finding the right products.
Shoppers can be confident when buying Product of the Year category winners as they undergo a rigorous testing process.
A panel of judges, comprising of various industry experts, first tested the products for quality, credibility, and innovation. The resulting product finalists were then reviewed and voted on by more than 5,000 Australians.
Product of the Year Winners 2025
The winners from a range of categories and well-known brands have been announced
Household/kitchenware: Kmart Australia – ANKO Hard Anodised Non-Stick Frypan
Laundry: Pine O Cleen – Platinum Antibacterial Laundry Sanitiser
Stationary: Spirax – Study App Notebook Range
Fresh Produce: Coles – Red Grandma’s Heirloom Tomato
Meal Bases: Coles – Coles Simply Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
Plant Based Meal: Coles – Nature’s Kitchen Hearty Mushroom & Lentil
Breakfast: Coles – Overnight Chia Pudding- Berry & Coconut
Coffee: Coles – Daley Street Instant Coffee
Coffee Pods: Nestle – Nespresso Flavoured Coffee Pods
Beverages: Coles – Coles Immunity Lift Juice 1L
Packaged Bread: Coles – Coles Simply Garlic Bread Twin Pack 450g
Ice Cream: Ferrero Rocher – Frozen Dessert
Dried Fruit/ Nuts: Coles – Coles Finest Lime Cocktail Slices
Biscuits/Sweet Treats: Coles – Coles Finest Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie
Vitamins: Coles – Ultra Life Magnesium, Calcium + Vitamin D3
Baby Care: Coles – CUB Biodegradable Water Wipes 60 pack
Dental Care: TePe Choice – Toothbrush
Skin: E45 – Face Moisturiser
Slow Cooked Meal Solutions: Woolworths – Cook Slow Cooked Traditional Beef Roast With Garlic & Herb
Celebration Cakes: Woolworths – Smash Cake
Indulgent Dessert Cakes (Chilled): Woolworths – Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake
Seafood – Fish: Woolworths – Lemon Crumb Barramundi
Fresh Meat: Woolworths – Premium Beef Chuck & Brisket Mince
Gourmet Snacking: Woolworths – Sea Salt Deli Style Potato Chips
Healthy Lunch Box: Woolworths -Macro Lentil Bites Pumped up Pumpkin
Milk: Woolworths – Full Cream Milk
Nutritional Snacks: Woolworths – Plus Sum – Salted Caramel Protein Bar
Small goods – Pork/Bacon: Woolworths – Smoked Streaky Bacon
Household Cleaning: Woolworths -Strike Multipurpose Cleaner Refill Apple & Cedarwood
Poultry – Easy Meal Solutions: Woolworths – Chicken Breast Bites Southern Style
Smoked Salmon Packaged Seafood (Prawns): Tassal Cooked Australian Tiger Prawns
Sports Beverages: LeVel – Lemonade & Cola
Mattress: Koala – Mattress
Beds: Emma Sleep – Emma Storage Bed
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