2024 Finalists
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.
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
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated measurable improvement with established systems in place to continue to develop and grow in the future.
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
This award recognises South Australian foodservice businesses that support and serve local food and beverages on their menu.
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 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.
Gofalafull
Harris Smokehouse
Vili’s Family Bakery
Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
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.
Cultivate Food and Beverage
Gofalafull
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.
Ashton Valley Fresh
Macro Group Australia
The Yoghurt Shop
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.
MBL
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.
Ashton Valley Fresh
Ceravolo Orchards
Fleurieu Milk Company
Gofalafull
Golden North Ice Cream
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.
Bickford’s Group
Enzo’s at Home
The Family Cook
Yumbah Aquaculture
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.
Cloud Theory Gourmet Marshmallows 792g Handcrafted Gourmet Marshmallow Box
Eatwell by Kitchenhand - Chicken & Haloumi Meatballs
Fleurieu Milk Company - Milk on Tap
Harris Smokehouse - Wild Sockeye Salmon Burgers
Little Tin Co. - Smokey Port Lincoln Mussels in Cape Jaffa Whisky
Olga’s Fine Foods - Lemongrass, Lime, and Chilli Chicken Patties
Sundrop Farms - Grandma’s Heirloom Tomatoes
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. - Honey Ice Cream
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.
Ceravolo Orchards
Gurra Downs Date Company
KIN Seafood
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
Yumbah Aquaculture
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.
Ashton Valley Fresh
Ceravolo Orchards
Eatwell by Kitchenhand
Fleurieu Milk Company
MBL
SPhiker
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.
Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
Black Squid Design
Cold Logic
Food Processing Specialists
Openbook Howden Print & Design
SA Pathology Food and Environmental Laboratory
Techno Plas
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.
George Ujvary, Olga’s Fine Foods
Sam Tucker, Tucker’s Natural
Simon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop
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.
Brandon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop
Ellie Neindorf Agnew, Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
Hayley Orman, Harris Smokehouse
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.