Aust foodservice professionals honoured at national awards
In early September, 400 foodservice professionals from across the country gathered at Royal Randwick in Sydney to celebrate the winners of the 2025 National Awards of Excellence.
Held by the FoodService Association Australia (FSAA), the awards recognise individuals and organisations making a clear impact across the supply chain. Attendees at the event came from some of Australia’s largest manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
“These awards highlight the people and businesses that keep foodservice moving. Every winner and finalist has shown the professionalism and commitment that strengthen our industry,” said Minnie Constan, Chief Executive Officer, FSAA.
Those honoured included:
- Australian Foodservice Distributor of the Year — Galipo Food Company
- Australian Food Supplier of the Year — Lantmännen
- Australian Beverage Supplier of the Year — Bega Foodservice & Sanitarium
- Australian Packaging Supplier of the Year — Huhtamaki Tailored Packaging
- Australian Commercial Equipment Supplier of the Year — Unox Australia
- Australian Foodservice Innovation of the Year — Unilever Food Solutions
The Hall of Fame inductee was foodservice specialist Yezdi Daruwalla (previously Managing Director at Unilever Food Solutions ANZ; now Commercial Director at Barry Callebaut) and the 2025 Chairperson’s Award went to Shaun Christie-David, founder of social initiative Plate it Forward.
The Business Management Scholarship was awarded to David March (Unilever Food Solutions) and the Marketing Scholarship to Silvia Smarrelli (Bega Food Group). State-based distributor awards also recognised the reach and capability of supply chains across Australia.
“The range of talent this year shows the depth of our sector,” said Ken Hartley, Board Director, FSAA.
“From established leaders to those just beginning their journey, the Awards of Excellence reflect the strength of Australian foodservice.”
The award sponsors were Simplot Australia, Unilever Food Solutions, TipTop Foodservice, Fine Food Australia, Anchor Food Professionals and Nestlé Professional.
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