Winners of 2025 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards
The state’s food and beverage stars were celebrated at a glittering awards night at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The 2025 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards, presented by Food South Australia, were the toast of the state on Friday at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
For more than 25 years, the awards have celebrated excellence across South Australia’s largest manufacturing sector and this year’s theme, “Shaping the future: Honouring legacy, celebrating excellence,” perfectly captured the night’s spirit.
Topping the evening, Almondco Australia took home the coveted Business Excellence Award, alongside wins in the Sustainability Award and Export Award categories, showcasing the innovation, dedication and quality that define South Australia’s food and beverage industry.
The Renmark-based business has been proudly supplying some of the finest almond products around the world since 1944 and counts more than 80 per cent of all almond growers in Australia as contributing members.
Hosted by Rebecca Morse, the night also celebrated exceptional achievement and industry impact, with Dry Creek sausage maker Slape & Sons inducted into the Hall of Fame, recognising their sustained excellence, commitment to the industry and lasting contribution to the sector.
Beerenberg and feather&PECK were crowned Consumer Choice Award winners, proving their products continue to win hearts across the state.
Highlights included the presentation of the Leader Award to Alister Haigh of Haigh’s Chocolates, recognising his exceptional industry leadership. The next generation was also celebrated, with Phil Donnelly of Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie receiving the Next Generation Award and It’s Olio honoured with the Emerging Business Award – acknowledging rising talent and innovative ventures shaping the industry’s future.
“These awards celebrate the people, products and businesses that make South Australia’s food and beverage industry extraordinary – from proud family legacies to bold new ventures shaping the future,” Food South Australia CEO Tori Dixon-Whittle said.
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Proudly presented by Food South Australia with the support of the Government of South Australia, each year the awards recognise excellence across the state’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Premier Peter Malinauskas acknowledged the importance of the state’s food and beverage industry in driving the state’s economy and putting South Australia on the global map.
“This industry drives jobs, supports communities and showcases South Australia’s finest produce to the world,” he said. “Tonight’s winners highlight the talent and dedication that make our state a global leader in food and beverage manufacturing.”
Details on the award winners can be found at safoodbevawards.com.au
2025 award winners
Open Business Award categories:
Agritourism Award, sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
Business Improvement Award, sponsored by Visy
Cirelli Coffee Roasting Co. (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Ceravolo Orchards (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
EatDrink Local SA Award, sponsored by MBL
Raven Mead Hospitality – My Kingdom for a Horse and A Prayer for the Wild at Heart, Adelaide (Metro Winner)
That’s Enrico, Lobethal (Regional Winner)
Education & Training Award, sponsored by Adelaide University
Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Haigh’s Chocolates (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Emerging Business Award, sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio
It’s Olio
Export Award, sponsored by the Department of State Development
Pure Origins (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Almondco Australia (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Innovation Award, sponsored by The Yoghurt Shop
ManukaOz (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Slape & Sons (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
Beerenberg Family Farm
New Product Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
Continental Taralli Biscuits – Tarallini Sundried Tomato & Basil (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Barossa Fine Foods – Delicatessen Smallgoods Range (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Primary Producer Award, sponsored by Thomas Foods International
Fischer Dairy
State Contribution Award, sponsored by Mitani Group
Ingham’s
Sustainability Award, sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies
Taronga Almonds (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
Almondco Australia (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Service Provider Award, sponsored by OBH Print
South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association (businesses with up to 15 FTEs)
MBL (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Individual Award categories:
Leader Award, sponsored by Bickford’s Group
Alister Haigh, Haigh’s Chocolates
Next Generation Award, sponsored by Macro Group Australia
Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie
Industry Nominated and Judges Award categories:
Hall of Fame Award, sponsored by San Remo
Slape & Sons
Judges’ Choice Award for Business Excellence, presented by Food South Australia
Almondco Australia
Publicly Voted Award
Consumer Choice Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
feather&PECK (businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Beerenberg Family Farm (businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
