Coles has announced the recipients of its 2021 Coles Supplier Awards, recognising 15 suppliers.
Coles CEO Steven Cain congratulates the winners and commends them on their continued efforts to help feed the nation.
“At Coles, we’re grateful for our long-held partnerships with farmers, producers and suppliers which help drive our purpose to sustainably feed all Australians,” he says.
“Covid-19 has certainly proven to be tough on businesses around the country, but it is heartening to see examples of remarkable resilience and passion from suppliers who have continued to achieve amazing feats, despite the challenges.
“As part of Coles’ Sustainability Strategy, under the Together to Zero and Better Together focus areas, we are always looking for ways to advance us in our ambition to become Australia’s most sustainable supermarket. Coles’ suppliers – and their creative sustainability solutions – are integral to helping us achieve this ambition.”
The winners of the 2021 Coles Supplier of the Year Awards are:
- Coles Sustainable Supplier of the Year Award: Mars Petcare
- Coles Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year Award: Mitolo Family Farms
- Coles Meat Supplier of the Year Award: Rivalea
- Coles Bakery, Deli and Seafood Supplier of the Year Award: Manildra Group
- Coles Dairy, Freezer and Convenience Supplier of the Year Award: PMFresh
- Coles Own Brand Supplier of the Year Award: H&H Asia
- Coles Non-Food Supplier of the Year Award: Henkel
- Coles Grocery Supplier of the Year Award: Nestlé
- Coles Service Champion of the Year Award: Cleanaway
- Coles Supply Chain Supplier of the Year Award: Kimberly-Clark Australia
- Coles Liquor Supplier of the Year Award: Carlton & United Breweries
- Coles Express Supplier of the Year Award: Coca-Cola Europacfic Partners
- Coles E-commerce Supplier of the Year Award: Proctor and Gamble
- Coles Community Champion of the Year Award: Australian Garlic Producers
- Coles Product Launch of the Year Award: Muscle Nation
