Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags Named 2026 Product of the Year

The bags are recognized for simplifying mealtime and delivering on easy prep, easy cook, and easy clean.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Reynolds Consumer Products announced that its Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags have been voted the 2026 Product of the Year in the Kitchen Essentials category. The bags were recognized for helping families enjoy delicious dinners without the stress, with features that make home cooking easier and more convenient.

Why it matters

The Product of the Year award is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, determined through a national survey of 40,000 American shoppers. This recognition shows that consumers value solutions that simplify mealtime and make home cooking more accessible.

The details

Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags are designed to deliver on easy prep, easy cook, and easy clean. Each package contains five family-sized bags, with each bag making four servings. The bags are available online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

  • Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags were named the 2026 Product of the Year on February 20, 2026.

The players

Reynolds Consumer Products

A leading provider of household essentials designed to make life easier, with trusted brands like Reynolds Kitchens® and Hefty®.

Bryan Rakowski

Vice President of Marketing at Reynolds Consumer Products.

Product of the Year

The largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, operating for 18 years in the United States and more than 30 years globally.

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What they’re saying

“We're honored that Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags have been named the 2026 Product of the Year in Kitchen Essentials. We created Parchment Cooking Bags to simplify mealtime for today's busy families—our brand is all about Easy Prep, Easy Cook, Easy Clean. These bags deliver on all three by helping families enjoy delicious dinners without the stress. This recognition shows that consumers truly value solutions that make home cooking easier and more convenient.”

— Bryan Rakowski, Vice President of Marketing at Reynolds Consumer Products (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags will continue to be available for purchase online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

The takeaway

The recognition of Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Cooking Bags as the 2026 Product of the Year in Kitchen Essentials highlights the growing consumer demand for innovative solutions that simplify home cooking and make mealtime more convenient. This award-winning product demonstrates that brands that prioritize easy prep, easy cook, and easy clean can thrive in the modern kitchen.