To honour South Australia’s most cherished food and beverage brands, enthusiasts are invited to show their support and participate in one of the most anticipated categories of the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards – the Consumer Choice Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets.
From 22 July until 20 September, supporters can cast a vote for their favourite South Australian food or beverage brands. These votes will determine the newest recipients of the prestigious Consumer Choice Award, joining esteemed names like the 2023 winners, Kytons Bakery and Beerenberg, as well as 'Legends for Life', Menz and Golden North Ice Cream.
Tori Dixon-Whittle, CEO of Food South Australia, has urged food and beverage enthusiasts worldwide to participate, stating, "The Consumer Choice Award invites everyone to vote for the brands that hold personal significance. Whether cherished for nostalgia or enjoyed daily, we aim to celebrate the brands that deeply resonate with individuals”.
Long-standing sponsors of the Consumer Choice Award, Foodland Supermarkets, are again pleased to support this important award. Franklin dos Santos, CEO of Foodland Supermarkets, commented, “South Australia is the proud home of iconic food and beverage products and brands adored by local consumers; the Consumer Choice Award gives everyone the opportunity to vote on their most loved South Australian brands, which I’m proud to say can be found on our shelves every single day.”
To ensure inclusivity, two awards are presented each year – one for businesses with up to 15 full-time equivalent staff and another for those with over 15. Eligibility for the award is open to any South Australian food or beverage manufacturer or producer, except for 2023 Consumer Choice Award winners or recipients of the Consumer Choice Award 'Legend for Life'.
The Consumer Choice Award category plays a pivotal role in the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, which celebrate excellence in the South Australian food and beverage industry and recognise its most outstanding contributors.
Voting closes on Friday 20 September at 5.00pm with the Top 20 announced on Monday 30 September. Winners will be unveiled at the Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 22 November 2024 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards are proudly managed by Food South Australia, the state’s food and beverage industry association, with the support of the Government of South Australia through the Department of State Development.
For more information or to cast a vote, visit: safoodbevawards.com.au.
Most recent Consumer Choice Award winners:
2023 – Kytons Bakery and Beerenberg
2022 – Mike’s Beef Jerky and Haigh’s Chocolates
2021 – Continental Taralli Biscuits and Golden North Ice Cream
2020 – Alexandrina Cheese Company and Menz
Legends for Life: Menz and Golden North Ice Cream
About us:
About Food South Australia:
Food South Australia is the state’s peak body for the food and beverage industry in South Australia. Our mission is to support and sustain the state’s food and beverage industry by helping businesses of all sizes to grow their markets, business capabilities and capacity, as well as their industry connections. Food South Australia is independent, industry-led and membership-based, and is proud to manage the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards program each year, with the support of the Government of South Australia.
Contact details:
For media enquiries, images or interviews, please contact: Monica Horak, Marketing & Communications Manager, Food South Australia.
P: (08) 8303 9435, M: 0402 031 093, Email: monica@foodsa.com.au
