The 2nd FIA Westpac Food and Beverage Industry Awards - a great Success for the WA Industry!
450 WA companies and guests involved in food and beverage manufacturing, marketing, distribution and retailing celebrated this years outstanding industry achievements in 8 distinct categories at an entertaining gala event on Friday September 4th.
In addition to the major sponsor Westpac, this year’s Food and Beverage Industry award categories were proudly sponsored by IGA, Rabobank, Australia Post, Alinta, Burswood, the Society for Supply Chain Professionals, the National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd and the Department of Agriculture and Food.Close to 100 entries from companies operating in WA ranging from large multinationals to regional companies supplying niche products and services were received. The nominations demonstrated the industry’s increasing integration from farm to market and its ability to innovate and compete on a national and international level.
2009 FINALISTS AND WINNERS:
OVERALL WINNER - Westpac best business of the year is Challenge Australian Dairy
CATEGORY Best Retail Product, sponsored by IGA
Anchor Foods for their range of Lion Australian Classic Baking Mixes
Harvey Fresh for their ESL Lactose Free Fresh Milk
Winner: Harvest Fresh Cuts for their ‘Ready to Heat’ Baby Potatoes with Parsley and Butter
CATEGORY Best Food Service Product, sponsored by Burswood Entertainment Complex
FoodLink Food Services for their commitment to a high level of customer service
Vesco Foods for their range of Tukka Tubz – The Meals that Keep Kids Going at School
Winner: The Village Kitchen for making patients hospital stays a sweeter experience
CATEGORY Innovation, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Food
Mrs Mac’s Pty Ltd for their Thermotech Hot Hold Snack Bar – Safely Keeping Baking Products stay fresher for longer
Recom Engineering Pty Ltd for their BigFella 520 Portable Refrigerated Storage Bin
Winner: The Chia Company for Establishing the Chia Seed Industry in WA
CATEGORY Best Service to Industry, sponsored by Rabobank
Jaymak Perth for excellence in cold storage cleaning services to the hospitality and food industry
Recom Engineering Pty Ltd for their BigFella 520 Portable Refrigerated Storage Bin
Winner: TSW Analytical Pty Ltd for their validation tool to achieve full traceability in the pork industry
CATEGORY Best Marketing Campaign; sponsored by Australia Post
Anchor Foods for their YouTube Pizza
Dardanup Butchering Company for their ‘Easy for Me’ marketing campaign
Winner: IGA for their WA grower and producers campaign supporting local products
CATEGORY Sustainability and Environment, sponsored by Alinta
CATEGORY Export; sponsored by National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd (NCI)IGA- Cottesloe & Mosman Park for being the first plastic bag free supermarkets in Perth
Sands Fridge Lines for their LNG green fuel initiative reducing carbon footprints in food and beverage distribution
Winner: Alba Edible Oils for their commitment to the environment and sustainability
Lake Jasper PTY Ltd for their SEA market development of seed potatoes for crisping
The Wine and Truffle Company for establishing an export market for fresh truffles
Winner: WR Carpenter PTY Ltd for their export of Wagyu beef in recessionary times
CATEGORY Excellence in Supply Chain; sponsored by apics - The Society for Supply Chain Professionals
TSW Analytical Pty Ltd for their Validating Tool to achieve full traceability in the pork industry
Woolworths for their expansion and increased efficiency of the regional distribution centre
Winner: Challenge Australian Dairy for their A2 milk supply chain
Learn more about the SELECTION PANEL - Click HERE
For details about the SELECTION CRITERIA - Click HERE
View the winners and finalists from last year - Click HERE