Uncle Tobys - owned by Nestlé - is set to vie for the ‘Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System’ category at the Safe Work Australia Awards - the premier national awards for recognising excellence in workplace safety. Thirty eight finalists across five award categories were announced on Friday for the fourth annual awards. “The high calibre of this year’s finalists is a great indication of the leadership and commitment to improve OHS right across Australia,”... ...Read more »
Nestlé Australia Limited was awarded with the title of Woolworths Supplier of the Year at the annual ceremony in Sydney on Friday 5 December.The award meant that the world’s largest food manufacturer became the first company to receive the honour twice, having previously earned the title in 2004. They also took the prizes for New Product Launch of the Year and the Grocery (over $50m) category. The awards were set up by Woolworths to encourage greater feedback in the supply chain, with 15... ...Read more »
Leanne Wesche, Managing Director of Perth-based Pacco Group, was last night named the 2008 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.Ms Wesche established Pacco Group in 2004. In just four years, the company has grown to become one of Australia’s largest independent fruit and vegetable packing businesses, packaging over 60 different varieties and 150 tonnes of produce each week. Ms Wesche has since recently launched Safeguard Innovations, a company which offers a range of fruit and vegetable... ...Read more »
Lucky Beer, an Australian brew, has beaten a range of other lagers to win Asda’s beer competition, providing them with an enviable position on the shelves of the UK supermarket. Asda, a subsidiary of Wal-Mart and now the UK’s second biggest supermarket by market share, offered the prize of a 12-week listing at their stores to the winner of their beer competition - which attracted over 100 entries. “In the current climate, it’s essential that new beers offer real a point of... ...Read more »
The Minister for Trade Simon Crean announced the 13 category award winners in the 2008 Australian Export Awards on Friday night.Speaking at the National Awards Presentation at the National Gallery of Victoria, Mr Crean said the Australian Export Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individual Australian enterprises and serve to highlight that the prosperity and employment prospects of all Australians increasingly rely on our ongoing ability to successfully engage with international markets. “Australian... ...Read more »
Premium alcoholic drinks producer Diageo has taken out the title of “Most Admired Company 2008″ in a British poll of business peers. Diageo won the Management Today poll, which is conducted by Nottingham Business School. The voters are managers from a range of leading companies, indicating the winner has earnt the respect of their peers. A number of leading analysts are also asked to participate. Rivals are often acutely aware of the strengths and weaknesses of competitors meaning that... ...Read more »
Barons Brewing Company has taken out the top prize at the popular JD Wetherspoon International Beer Festival. JD Wetherspoon is one of the UK’s largest pub operators and more than 8,500 of their consumers participated in the judging of 50 beers, with Barons Black Wattle Original Ale coming out on top. Barons was the first Australian beer to be part of the festival and was among four overseas beers invited to participate. The potential for international brewers to appeal to the tastes of UK... ...Read more »
The leaders of the WA Wine Industry gathered to celebrate their own at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA Wine Industry Awards 2008 on November 21, held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The yearly event, hosted by Gerry Gannon, aims to recognise the quality performers in all aspects of the WA wine industry. WIAWA Chief Executive Officer Sue Vidovich said the awards succeed in recognising excellence in all aspects of the wine industry, from viticulture through to tourism and exporting.... ...Read more »
Australian dairy Co-operative Dairy Farmers has been awarded with the world’s best dairy innovation at the 2008 International Dairy Federation (IDF) Marketing Awards for their Thick & Creamy yoghurt .Held in Mexico at the World Dairy Summit last week, the 2008 IDF Marketing Awards received 24 entries from 10 leading dairy companies world-wide. Dairy Farmers General Manager for Marketing & Innovation John Wardley, said the Co-operative had won the prestigious innovation award based on... ...Read more »
One of Western Australia’s oldest companies and most recognised brands, Anchor Foods, has received recognition as the overall winner of the inaugural Westpac Food and Beverage Industry Awards, organised by the Food Industry Association of WA (FIA). The Fremantle-based company, which reinvented itself after being returned to Western Australian ownership two years ago, was awarded the Westpac Best Business Award, as well as winning the Innovation Category Award for its Lighthouse Special Purpose... ...Read more »