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NEWS SUPPLIERS HONOURED AT METCASH AWARDS AMetcash recognised the outstanding contributions of a group of its suppliers at a prestigious event last month. ustralian Olympic swimmer independent retail network. In a year and TV presenter Giaan like no other, we saw outstanding results Rooney hosted the and amazing innovations across many presentation of Metcash categories. We’re extremely proud of 2020 Supplier of the Year Awards all the hard work shown throughout CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS WERE: • Supplier of the Year Award: British American Tobacco • Foodservice Supplier of the Year Award: Mrs Mac’s Pies • Private Label Supplier of the Year Award: Saputo Dairy Australia • Produce Supplier of the Year Award: Montague Fresh • Bakery Supplier of the Year Award: Allied Pinnacle • Delicatessen Supplier of the Year Award: Primo Foods • Meat and Seafood Supplier of the Year Award: Auspork Australia • Perishable Supplier of the Year Award (under $50 million): Primo Foods • Perishable Supplier of the Year Award (over $50 million): Bega Dairy & Drinks • Ready Meals Supplier of the Year Award: My Muscle Chef • Food Supplier of the Year Award (under $50 million): Manassen Foods • Food Supplier of the Year Award (over $50 million): Mars Food • Impulse Supplier of the Year Award (under $50 million): Darrell Lea • Impulse Supplier of the Year Award (over $50 million): Mondelēz Australia • Non-Food Supplier of the Year Award (under $25 million): Johnson & Johnson • Non-Food Supplier of the Year Award (over $25 million): Unilever • General Merchandise Supplier of the Year Award: Brilliant Group • Tobacco Supplier of the Year Award: British American Tobacco • Product Innovation Supplier of the Year Award: Unilever Bubble O’Bill Ice Cream to winners across 19 categories at The Star in Sydney on 20 May. The annual event provides an opportunity for Metcash to acknowledge and thank its valued suppliers for their contributions and continuous support of the independent retail network. Metcash Food CEO Scott Marshall said: “It’s fantastic to come together once again to celebrate the incredible range of suppliers that support our the past 12 months and I’d like to congratulate all our deserving winners.” In addition to celebrating the achievements of the suppliers, Metcash also presented each of its charity partners, including McGrath Foundation, Special Olympics Australia and the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, with $100,000 cheques to support their important work. A raffle held during the evening raised an additional $20,300 for each charity. Mrs Mac’s Pies: Grant Ramage, Steven Howell, Scott Marshall. Saputo Dairy Australia: Grant Ramage, Darren Angerame, Scott Marshall. Montague Fresh: Grant Ramage, Mark Bailey, Scott Montague, Scott Marshall. Allied Pinnacle: Grant Ramage, James Mu, Daniel Barreca, Scott Marshall. Primo Foods: Grant Ramage, Danny Mousely, Jamie Eastley, Scott Marshall. Auspork Australia: Grant Ramage, Peter Hardy, Dle Bissett, Scott Marshall. 6 RETAIL WORLD JUN, 2021