The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards are back – shining a spotlight on the people, products, and business driving our state’s largest manufacturing industry forward.
For over 25 years, the awards have recognised excellence across the entire food value chain – from paddock to plate – evolving to have a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, mental health and wellbeing, and future growth.
Presented by Food South Australia, the state’s peak body for the food and beverage industry, the program honours both established businesses and emerging brands and showcases the incredible diversity and quality of what we produce right here in South Australia.
Why enter?
- Gain high-profile exposure across the state and beyond
- Unlock new retail and export opportunities
- Benchmark your business against industry best practice
- Join a powerful network of past winners, mentors, and industry leaders
- Access tailored development programs like the Foodland Retail Ready Program.
Winners are announced at the Gala Dinner event on Friday, 14 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
| 2025 Categories Open Business Awards | Individual Awards | Public Voted Awards | Industry Nominated/Judge Nominated Awards |
| Agritourism Award Business Improvement Award EatDrink Local Award Education and Training Award Emerging Business Award Export Award Innovation Award Mental Health & Wellbeing Award New Product Award Primary Producer Award Service Provider Award State Contribution Award (NEW) Sustainability Award | Leader Award Next Generation Award | Consumer Choice Award | Hall of Fame Award Judges’ Choice Award for Business Excellence |
Key dates
- Entry submission period: Monday, 19 May – Monday, 14 July (5pm)
- Entrant Information Session 1: Wednesday, 4 June
- Entrant Information Session 2: Wednesday, 2 July
- Judging: July – October
- Consumer Choice Award Voting: Monday, 28 July – Monday, 29 September
- Foodland Retail Ready Program: Wednesday, 13 August
- Finalists Announced: Tuesday, 7 October
- Gala Dinner (Winner’s Announced): Friday, 14 November, Adelaide Convention Centre
- Hall of Fame Breakfast: February 2026.
How to enter
Entry to the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards is free. Information about how to enter can be found at safoodbevawards.com.au.
