Adelaide, 30 September 2024: Food South Australia, the state’s leading food and beverage industry association – has revealed the finalists for the prestigious South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards. This year, for the first time, an impressive lineup of organisations and individuals representing the entire food value chain has been announced.
The finalists, spanning 18 award categories, represent a vibrant mix of both established and emerging businesses from both metropolitan and regional areas, all setting new benchmarks for success in the industry. Notably, new categories have been introduced to highlight the contributions of agribusiness, industrial foodservice, and foodservice businesses. Additionally, the Top 20 South Australian food and beverage producer brands competing for the coveted Foodland Consumer Choice Award have been unveiled; this award is unique as it is the only category determined by public vote.
Tori Dixon-Whittle, CEO of Food South Australia, highlighted the exceptional quality of this year’s entries: “The judges faced tough decisions given the outstanding businesses, products and individuals represented, and we eagerly await the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at the Gala Dinner.”
Ms. Dixon-Whittle further emphasised the significance of the awards: “The awards program not only honours the finalists and winners, but also provides support, learning opportunities, and connections that enrich our industry, reinforcing the vital role it plays in our state.”
The Awards are backed by the Government of South Australia through the Department of State Development. The Premier of South Australia, Hon Peter Malinauskas, expressed his pride in the industry’s contributions: “South Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector is globally renowned and plays a crucial role in our state’s economy. I am proud to support such a successful awards program which highlights quality, innovation and excellence within the industry, as well as its remarkable resilience during challenging times. I look forward to the announcement of winners on 22 November.”
For over 25 years, The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards program has celebrated excellence in the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry. This year, the program has evolved to encourage participation from all industry contributors, and to address critical issues faced by businesses today, such as mental health & wellbeing, and ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance).
Winners across all categories will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 22 November 2024 – marking the largest event on the South Australian food and beverage industry’s calendar. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: safoodbevawards.com.au
2024 Finalists
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Open Business Award categories:
Agritourism Award, sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
- Beerenberg Family Farm
- Coorong Wild Seafood – Wildside Tours
- Mayura Station – The Tasting Room
- Paracombe Premium Perry
- Watervale Hotel – Regenerate Watervale
Business Improvement Award, sponsored by Visy
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- Grassland Nutrition
- Mike’s Beef Jerky
- Orana Australia – PepsiCo Partnership
- The Yoghurt Shop
- Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
EatDrink Local SA Award, sponsored by MBL
- A Prayer for the Wild at Heart
- ES Pizza
- Market & Meander
- PARC Bar & Brasserie
- The Salopian Inn
- The UPPside Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Watervale Hotel
Education & Training Award, sponsored by The University of Adelaide
- Gofalafull
- Harris Smokehouse
- Vili’s Family Bakery
- Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
Emerging Business Award, sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio
- Cultivate Food and Beverage
- Gofalafull
Export Award, sponsored by the Department of State Development
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Macro Group Australia
- The Yoghurt Shop
Industrial Foodservice Award, sponsored by Mitani Group
- MBL
- Tucker’s Natural
Innovation Award, sponsored by Food Processing Equipment
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Ceravolo Orchards
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- Gofalafull
- Golden North Ice Cream
Mental Health & Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
- Bickford’s Group
- Enzo’s at Home
- The Family Cook
- Yumbah Aquaculture
New Product Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
- Cloud Theory Gourmet Marshmallows
- Eatwell by Kitchenhand
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- Harris Smokehouse
- Little Tin Co.
- Olga’s Fine Foods
- Sundrop Farms
- The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
Primary Producer Award, sponsored by Thomas Foods International
- Ceravolo Orchards
- Gurra Downs Date Company KIN Seafood
- KIN Seafood
- The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
- Yumbah Aquaculture
Sustainability and Waste Management Award, sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Ceravolo Orchards
- Eatwell by Kitchenhand
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- MBL
- SPhiker
Service Provider Award, sponsored by Madderns
- Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
- Black Squid Design
- Cold Logic
- Food Processing Specialists
- Openbook Howden Print & Design
- SA Pathology Food and Environmental Laboratory
- Techno Plas
Individual Award categories:
Leader Award, sponsored by Bickford’s Group
- George Ujvary, Olga's Fine Foods
- Sam Tucker, Tucker’s Natural
- Simon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop
Next Generation Award, sponsored by Macro Group Australia
- Brandon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop
- Ellie Neindorf Agnew, Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
- Hayley Orman, Harris Smokehouse
Industry nominated and Judges Award categories:
Winners for the following categories will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 22 November.
- Hall of Fame Award, sponsored by San Remo
- Food South Australia Judges Choice Award for Business Excellence
Publicly Voted Award
Consumer Choice Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
Top 20 (in alphabetical order):
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Bickford’s Group
- Eatwell by Kitchenhand
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- Frantic Whisk
- Haaseford Farms Garlic
- Haigh’s Chocolates
- La Casa Del Formaggio
- Matchett Productions & Big Sissy Foods
- Mike’s Beef Jerky
- Nippy’s
- Olga’s Fine Foods
- Skara Smallgoods
- Spring Gully Foods
- The Family Cook
- The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
- The Prep House
- The Yoghurt Shop
- Tucker’s Natural
- Villi’s Family Bakery
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About us:
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:
Monica Horak, Marketing & Communications Manager, Food South Australia.
Ph: 0402 031 093
Email: monica@foodsa.com.au
