Our awards
As our family business has been around for over 120 years, we have naturally received quite a few awards over such a long period. You can read about the latest and most important awards received over the last few years here.
SWEETIE 2025, 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015, 2014
For the 6th time, we have been awarded the SWEETIE by the German "Rundschau für den Lebensmittelhandel", which annually honors the most innovative confectionery new products.
In 2025, in the category “Bonbons“ with our "Em‑eukal Vitamin Shot sauer gefüllt".
TOP MARKE 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009
Our premium Em‑eukal herbal drops have been classed in the 100 best products for eight times in succession.
The German food trade journal "Lebensmittel Zeitung" again honoured our premium brand with an award in 2024.
Markenaward 2017
Our family business wins the coveted brand award again. This time the jury honoured the launch of our new Em‑eukal Gumdrops as "Best Brand Expansion".
"The award is further confirmation of the success of our brand strategy and our innovative strength," commented the managing partner Perry Soldan, speaking on behalf of his team.
The German marketing association "Deutscher Marketing-Verband" and the German marketing trade publication "absatzwirtschaft" have been presenting this award in honour of excellent services in brand management since 2001.
Brand of the Century 2025
The project "Deutsche Standards – Marken des Jahrhunderts" (Brands of the Century) by the ZEIT publishing group has been honoring brands since 2018 that are emblematic of entire product categories.
The jury has again evaluated Em‑eukal as the brand representing the category "The Cough Drop."
Dr. C. SOLDAN: One of the Top Companies in Bavaria (Germany)
Our family business was awarded the Bavarian SME Award on June 28, 2024.
“SOLDAN is a symbol of regional entrepreneurship and stands out particularly for its innovative strength", praised Ruven Simon, Head of Sales at WWK Lebensversicherung, in his laudatory speech. “The foundation for this is a culture of innovation and an experimental mentality in order to develop needs-oriented premium products various target groups.”
On behalf of the entire SOLDAN team, Perry, Helene and Philipp Soldan were delighted to receive this award.
HIT 2023 Lebensmittelpraxis
For the first time, an entire range of Em‑eukal has won the HIT-Award in the "Zuckerwaren" category, an award from the German "Lebensmittel Praxis" for the most successful new products.
Marke des Jahrhunderts 2022
The project "Deutsche Standards – Marken des Jahrhunderts" by ZEIT Publishing Group awards those brands that are emblematic of an entire product category.
The Em‑eukal brand was confirmed by the evaluation as the brand in the category "Das Hustenbonbon".
Dr. Florian Langenscheidt
Author
Marke des Jahrhunderts 2019
Just in time for its 120th company jubilee celebrations, the ZEIT publishing group honoured the traditional brand Em‑eukal by presenting it with the award "Brand of the Century" in the "cough drops" category.
We call those winning brands that have managed to set an example for an entire product category "German Standards".
Publicist Dr. Florian Langenscheidt and publisher of Brands of the Century
Salescup 2010, 2011
Golden times for the trade – that's what our limited special edition Em‑eukal Herbstgenuss promised for the first time in 2010. Placed in the fresh food category, we attracted attention and impulse purchases.
The trade journal "Lebensmittel Zeitung direkt" presented us with the SALESCUP award in 2011 for this "most effective and creative sales promotion campaign in the category 'Industry promotions launch/relaunch'".
The jury’s verdict: "A smart and consistent promotion!"
Marketing Star 2010
In 2010, the Marketing Club in Nuremberg together with the MARKETING STAR honoured us for the successful relaunch of our Em‑eukal brand.
The Marketing Club honours a company from the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region for its outstanding marketing achievements every two years. The main focus is on customer benefit and the preservation or creation of jobs in Middle Franconia.
Marken Award 2010
Our classic Em‑eukal herbal drops won the brand award in 2010 in the "Best Brand Relaunch" category.
The German marketing association "Deutscher Marketing-Verband" and the German marketing trade publication "absatzwirtschaft" have been presenting this award in honour of excellent services in brand management since 2001.
"Away from the rather medically influenced cough drop image to healthy enjoyment: With this relaunch, Em‑eukal has managed to leap out of its niche...", was the jury's verdict.
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