2024 Award Winners

Agritourism Award

Sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in connecting people to their product or produce through a direct ‘on farm’ experience.

Person smiling while holding fresh fennel plants in a garden, surrounded by greenery and farming structures. Award text mentions Watervale Hotel's Agritourism Award, sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission.

Watervale Hotel – Regenerate Watervale
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Two people picking strawberries at Beerenberg Family Farm, winner of the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Agritourism Award, with fields and trees in the background.

Beerenberg Family Farm
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Business Improvement Award

Sponsored by Visy

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated measurable improvement with established systems in place to continue to develop and grow in the future.

Two people smiling at a display booth for Mike's Beef Jerky, showcasing award-winning beef jerky products and an award for the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards, sponsored by Visy.

Mike’s Beef Jerky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

A hand holding a bottle of Fleurieu Milk Company milk with a gold award badge for the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards, indicating a Business Improvement Award, sponsored by Visy.

Fleurieu Milk Company
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

EatDrink Local SA Award

Sponsored by MBL

This award recognises South Australian foodservice businesses that support and serve local food and beverages on their menu.

A person squeezing a lime over a salad in a bowl at PARC Brasserie & Bar. In the background, there is another plate with food and a glass of wine. The image includes a South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award logo, indicating the restaurant's recognition.

PARC Bar & Brasserie (Metro)

A chef serves food to a man and woman at a bar inside the Watervale Hotel, which won the EatDrink Local SA Award sponsored by MBL. The setting has a warm atmosphere with copper pendant lights and wooden accents.

Watervale Hotel (Regional)

Education and Training Award

Sponsored by The University of Adelaide

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated commitment to developing its people and improving overall performance through its programs and culture of learning and ongoing growth.

Award-winning falafel package from Gofalafull, presented for Education and Training with up to 15 FTEs, sponsored by the University of Adelaide, features vegan, gluten-free details with visible falafel inside.

Gofalafull
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Two people standing next to racks of smoked fish, wearing black aprons, in a smokehouse. The image includes an award for Harris Smokehouse, for the Education and Training category at the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, sponsored by the University of Adelaide.

Harris Smokehouse
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Emerging Business Award

Sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio

This award recognises an emerging business that has been trading for a minimum of 1 year, but no longer than 3 years, and demonstrates potential for continued growth and development of its product(s) and markets.

Assorted desserts, including cake slices, cookies, and layered bars on plates, showcasing an award-winning display at the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards, sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio.

Cultivate Food and Beverage

Export Award

Sponsored by the Department of State Development

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated innovation, planning and implementation excellence, leading to a breakthrough or successful ongoing exports into international and/or domestic markets.

Two people handling raw meat in a kitchen, one wearing an apron and the other wearing a lab coat and gloves. Display shows a South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Export Award, sponsored by the Department of State Development.

Macro Group Australia

Industrial Foodservice Award

Sponsored by Mitani Group

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in collaborating with another food or beverage manufacturer to create an end product for that business which meets the needs of their consumers.

A man in a white coat and hairnet standing beside an industrial oven with trays of baked goods. The image features a gold award banner with the text 'South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards Winner' and mentions 'Tucker’s Natural Industrial Foodservice Award.'

Tucker’s Natural

Innovation
Award

Sponsored by Food Processing Equipment

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated creativity and adaptability through the successful implementation of a business or food technology innovation, to add value and create a competitive market advantage.

Family posing in a greenhouse with young plants, receiving the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Innovation Award, sponsored by Food Processing Equipment.

Ashton Valley Fresh
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

A hand filling a glass bottle with milk from a stainless steel dispenser, featuring a Fleurieu Milk Company logo. In the background, there's a bag of coffee and a "Buy SA For SA" sign. The image highlights the Fleurieu Milk Company's Innovation Award from the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards.

Fleurieu Milk Company
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

Sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated commitment to supporting the welfare of its people through the implementation of workplace wellbeing initiatives and the promotion of a positive culture of health.

Meal packaging for Honey Mustard Chicken by The Family Cook, displayed with plastic containers, a vintage scale, and a potted plant. Award badge for South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards featured.

The Family Cook
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Group of people in orange work uniforms posing for a photo on a deck. A gold award logo is displayed in the corner with text reading: "South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards, Winner." The award is titled "Yumbah Aquaculture, Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, Businesses with more than 15 FTEs, Sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation."

Yumbah Aquaculture
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

New Product Award

Sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in developing, or enhancing, and launching a food or beverage product into the market between 31 January 2023 and 31 January 2024.

Tin of Smokey Port Lincoln mussels with box, fork, and herbs on a woven surface. Award badge for South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards in corner.

Little Tin Co
Smokey Pt Lincoln Mussels in Cape Jaffa Whisky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Package of Harris Smokehouse Wild Sockeye Salmon Burgers, highlighting pure wild-caught salmon, no preservatives, and nutritional information. Includes a South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award banner.

Harris Smokehouse
Wild Sockeye Salmon Burgers
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Primary Producer Award

Sponsored by Thomas Foods International

This award recognises a primary producer that has demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of safe, high quality food and that has contributed towards the positive profile of the agribusiness industry.

Two people in beekeeping suits examining a honeycomb frame, receiving the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award for Primary Producer with up to 15 FTEs, sponsored by Thomas Foods International.

The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

A man in a dark shirt holding a piece of fruit, standing in a processing facility. The image features a gold-framed portrait with an overlay of an award logo and text: 'Ceravolo Orchards, Primary Producer Award, Businesses with more than 15 FTEs, Sponsored by Thomas Foods International.' There are gold and black decorative elements in the background.

Ceravolo Orchards
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Sustainability and Waste Management
Award

Sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in its effort to reduce their carbon footprint and integrate sustainability within its business model.

Two people holding pumpkins stand smiling, surrounded by a pile of pumpkins. The image includes a South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award badge, with text about a Sustainability and Waste Management Award sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies.

SPhiker
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Industrial facility with compost heaps and pipes, awarded South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award for Sustainability and Waste Management, sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies.

MBL
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Service Provider Award

Sponsored by Madderns

This award recognises a business that has contributed to development activity and industry growth through the manufacture or supply of products or services used in the food or beverage industry.

People shopping for vegetables at a farmers market stall with a variety of fresh produce. Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market Service Provider Award recognition displayed below.

Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

A group of nine people standing in front of large blue Cold Logic machinery. They are wearing work uniforms of varying colors. The image is framed with a gold border. A medal icon in the corner reads 'South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards Winner'. Text at the bottom states 'Cold Logic Service Provider Award - Businesses with more than 15 FTEs' sponsored by Madderns.

Cold Logic
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Leader Award

Sponsored by Bickford's Group

This award recognises an individual within the South Australian food and beverage industry, who has a commitment to excellence and who inspires and influences others. They will demonstrate evidence of leadership, creativity and achievement, leading to a shared vision within their own business and across the industry.

Person grilling sausages on a barbecue, wearing a vest with "Olga's Fine Foods" logo, in front of a hedge. Award for "Leader Award" in South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards presented by Bickford's Group.

George Ujvary, Olga’s Fine Foods

Next Generation Award

Sponsored by Macro Group Australia

This award recognises an up-and-coming individual within the South Australian food and beverage industry, who has a commitment to excellence and who has already demonstrated evidence of leadership, vision and initiative, as well as a strong understanding of the industry and its future needs.

Man standing behind a table with yogurt containers at a food and beverage award display, surrounded by banners and leaf decor.

Brandon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop

Consumer Choice Award

Sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets

Entry in the Consumer Award is open to South Australian food and beverage manufacturers and producers with the winner being nominated by public vote.

Chocolate truffle being dipped in melted chocolate with blurred background of truffles. Text overlay shows Haigh's Chocolates winning the Consumer Choice Award at the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets.

Haigh’s Chocolates
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Variety of Mike's Beef Jerky packaging, including original, chili, and pepper flavors, against a black background with a gold frame and award badge for Consumer Choice from Foodland Supermarkets.

Mike’s Beef Jerky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)

Hall of Fame Award

Sponsored by San Remo

This award recognises an individual or business that has demonstrated ongoing high level success in their designated profession and has made a significant and sustainable contribution to South Australia's food and beverage industry.

This is an Industry Nominated Award.

Award-winning pie from Vili's Family Bakery with cracked pepper, black-and-gold themed background, text about Hall of Fame Award presented by San Remo.

Vili's Family Bakery

Food South Australia Judges Choice Award for Business Excellence

Judge’s Choice Award

Determined by the judges and awarded to an entrant from any category, who stands out across all stages of the assessment as exceptional and a benchmark for the food and beverage industry.

Five tubs of Fleurieu Milk Company yogurt in different flavors, including mixed berry, honey, passionfruit, natural, and mango, displayed with corresponding fruits. A South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Award winner badge is in the corner.

Fleurieu Milk Company