2025 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.
Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
Barossa Valley Cheese Company - Cheesecella
LOT-100
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co - Behind-the-scenes Tour
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.
Baylies Epicurean Delights
Ceravolo Orchards
Cirelli Coffee Roasting Co
Taronga Almonds
The Yoghurt Shop
Tucker’s Natural
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.
Coopers Brewery
Cottage Kitchen
Overland Corner Hotel
Raven Mead Hospitality (My Kingdom for a Horse & A Prayer for the Wild at Heart)
That’s Enrico
The UPPside European Restaurant
Education and Training Award
Sponsored by Adelaide University
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.
Almondco Australia
Haigh’s Chocolates
Olga’s Fine Foods
The Family Cook
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co
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.
Back Valley Farm Pasture Raised Eggs
It’s Olio
Little Tin Co
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.
Almondco Australia
Ashton Valley Fresh
Continental Taralli Biscuits
Pure Origins
State Contribution Award
Sponsored by Mitani Group
This award recognises a national organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to South Australia, and the Food and Beverage Industry.
Arnott’s Biscuits
Ingham’s
M&J Chickens
Innovation
Award
Sponsored by The Yoghurt Shop
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.
Australian Meats
Gut Feeling
Integra Foods
ManukaOz
Riviera Bakery
Slape & Sons
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.
Beerenberg Family Farm
Olga’s Fine Foods
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.
Barossa Fine Foods - Delicatessen Smallgoods Range
Continental Taralli Biscuits - Tarallini Sundried Tomato & Basil
Craters Crumpets - Craters Crumpets Originals
ManukaOz - Premium Manuka Honey Sachets Blended with Kakadu Plum Powder
Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie - Baked Gluten Free Cheesecake Range
Olga’s Fine Foods - Lamb Chevapchichi
Prohibition Gin - Chihuly in the Botanic Gardens Gin
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.
Fischer Dairy
Sustainability
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.
Almondco Australia
Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association
Blue Lake Milling
Haaseford Farms
Olga’s Fine Foods
Taronga Almonds
Service Provider Award
Sponsored by Openbook Howden
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.
FITA Laboratories
HMPS Propac
MBL
South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association
Summit Laboratory Services
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.
Alister Haigh, Haigh’s Chocolates
Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery and Patisserie
Sam Tucker, Tucker’s Natural
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.
Alec Randall, It’s Olio
Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery and Patisserie
Sam Slape, Slape & Sons
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.