Finalists announced for South Australian Food Industry Awards
Featuring loved brands and emerging entrepreneurs, the 2018 South Australian Food Industry Award finalists have been announced.
South Australia’s food and beverage industry is a significant contributor to the nation’s economy, generating $17.6 billion in revenue in 2016–17. Under the theme ‘Tasting Success’, the awards recognise those making significant contributions and achievements in the industry.
They cover a range of categories, including the Business Excellence Award, Export Award, Innovation in Business Award, Innovation in Food Award, New Product Award, Primary Producer Award, Sustainability Award, Service Provider Award, Leader Award and Consumer Award.
As well as brands such as Newman’s Horseradish, Haigh’s Chocolates, Mitani Products and Golden North, the achievements of emerging leaders will also be celebrated through the Next Generation Award. Food South Australia CEO Catherine Sayer said these are “the entrepreneurs who will drive the next wave of innovation and meet the challenges of rapidly changing market and consumer demands”. Individuals from Ashton Valley Fresh, ElevenLabs and The Yoghurt Shop are battling for the title.
“It’s not about the size of the business, it’s about how they continuously work to be better at what they do in order to grow,” Sayer explained. “Across the range of finalists we have businesses who have led the development of new product categories, such as Lifestyle Bakery, who are constantly innovating in gluten-free baked goods; Eastbrook Vegetable Farms, who have put kalettes on our menus over the last year with great success; and Goolwa PipiCo, who have transformed a product from bait to a fine dining ingredient exported internationally.”
She said the awards program also provides applicants with the opportunity to review their operations, and take part in a two-hour business coaching session with industry experts to develop their strategies for growth.
The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 23 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The awards are hosted and managed by Food South Australia, with funding support from the State Government of South Australia.
For a full list of finalists, click here.
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