Food South Australia, the state’s peak industry body for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, has announced the finalists for the 2025 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards. The awards continue to spotlight excellence across the state’s food value chain – from paddock to plate – celebrating innovation, sustainability, and growth while honouring the legacy of businesses that have shaped the sector.
This year’s finalists span 18 categories judged by an independent panel of experts, representing both established enterprises and emerging players from across metropolitan and regional South Australia. Food South Australia CEO Tori Dixon-Whittle said the breadth and quality of entries highlight the sector’s strength and ambition.
“The judges were faced with an impressive calibre of entries,” Ms Dixon-Whittle said. “These finalists, through their leadership and vision, are shaping the future of our industry.”
Premier Peter Malinauskas said the awards showcase South Australia’s global leadership in premium food and beverage production.
“Our food and beverage industry is a powerhouse, delivering outstanding products to the world and underpinning thousands of local jobs,” the Premier said. “These awards highlight the businesses and individuals setting benchmarks in innovation, quality and sustainability. I congratulate this year’s finalists and look forward to celebrating their achievements.”
Among the most anticipated categories in 2025 are the Innovation Award (The Yoghurt Shop), New Product Award (Foodland Supermarkets), Business Improvement Award (Visy) and the new State Contribution Award (Mitani Group), celebrating outstanding achievements by a national organisation in South Australia.
The Foodland Consumer Choice Award once again captured the voice of South Australians, with more than 11,000 people voting for their favourite local brand. As the only publicly voted category, it highlights the powerful connection between local producers and their consumers.
Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday, 14 November 2025 – the “largest” food and beverage industry gathering of its kind in Australia.
For more information and Gala Dinner tickets, visit safoodbevawards.com.au.
2025 finalists
Open Business Award categories
Agritourism Award, sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
- Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
- Barossa Valley Cheese Company – Cheesecella
- Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co – Behind-the-scenes Tour
- LOT 100 – Taste of the Hills Festival.
Business Improvement Award, sponsored by Visy
- Baylies Epicurean Delights
- Ceravolo Orchards
- Cirelli Coffee Roasting Co
- Taronga Almonds
- The Yoghurt Shop
- Tucker’s Natural.
EatDrink Local SA Award, sponsored by MBL
- 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 & Training Award, sponsored by The University of Adelaide
- Almondco Australia
- Haigh’s Chocolates
- Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co
- Olga’s Fine Foods
- The Family Cook.
Emerging Business Award, sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio
- Back Valley Farm Pasture Raised Eggs
- It’s Olio
- Little Tin Co.
Export Award, sponsored by the Department of State Development
- Almondco Australia
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Continental Taralli Biscuits
- Pure Origins.
Innovation Award, sponsored by The Yoghurt Shop
- Australian Meats
- Gut Feeling
- Integra Foods
- ManukaOz
- Riviera Bakery
- Slape & Sons.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
- Beerenberg
- Olga’s Fine Foods.
New Product Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
- 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
- Fischer Dairy.
Sustainability Award, sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies
- 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
- FITA Laboratories
- HMPS Propac
- MBL
- South Australian Dairyfarmers’ Association
- Summit Laboratory Services.
State Contribution Award, sponsored by Mitani Group
- Arnott’s Biscuits
- Ingham’s
- M&J Chickens.
Individual Award categories
Leader Award, sponsored by Bickford’s Group
- Alister Haigh, Haigh’s Chocolates
- Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie
- Sam Tucker, Tucker’s Natural.
Next Generation Award, sponsored by Macro Group Australia
- Alec Randall, It’s Olio
- Phil Donnelly, Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie
- Sam Slape, Slape & Sons.
Publicly Voted Award
Consumer Choice Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
Top 20:
- Alexandrina Cheese Company
- Ashton Valley Fresh
- Beerenberg
- Bickford’s
- Charlesworth Nuts
- Continental Taralli Biscuits
- Feather&Peck
- Fleurieu Milk Company
- Frantic Whisk
- Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co
- Kytons Bakery
- La Casa Del Formaggio
- Local Kitchen Co
- Mayfair Bakery & Patisserie
- Misty’s Salted Caramel
- Neighbours Crumpets
- Nippy’s
- Taronga Almonds
- The Family Cook
- Tucker’s Natural.
Industry nominated and Judges Award categories
Winners for the following categories will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 14 November.
- Hall of Fame Award, sponsored by San Remo
- Food South Australia Judges’ Choice Award for Business Excellence.
