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 »
In announcing the winners of the 11th annual Premier’s Food Awards, South Australian Premier Mike Rann said it was outstanding that more than half of the winners maintain a strong connection to the environment and the production of clean, green produce. He believes food producers in the state are leading the way by promoting healthy choices, organic produce and sustainable farming. “Our winners are innovative and forward thinking businesses who have done a lot of hard work to... ...Read more »
Five innovative south-east Queensland-based companies have won 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards, for outstanding performance in environmental best practice. Queensland’s Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara congratulated ALDI, Consolidated Rutile, Leightons, News Limited and RedFlow at the Awards ceremony held on the Gold Coast last week. “The awards highlight the importance of the Bligh Government’s Toward Q2 vision... ...Read more »
Brisbane-based gourmet pizza franchise Pizza Capers has taken out the “Rising Star Award” at Queensland Business Review’s Q400 Awards. Pizza Capers co-owner Scott Geiszler said the award acknowledged the immense growth rate of the business which moved from the 332nd spot on the Q400 list in 2006 to number 97 this year. “It is fantastic to know we are one Queensland’s largest businesses, it is what we strive to achieve and it’s great to be recognised for all our... ...Read more »
This year’s WA Industry and Export Awards has recognised a number of companies in the food industry, including Craig Mostyn Group which claimed a place in the Hall of Fame. The diversified food, agribusiness and logistics company, which serves customers and suppliers in over 60 countries, also claimed the Aribusiness Export Award. The WA Industry and Export Awards, now celebrating its 20-year anniversary, featured 15 industry and export categories. All the State’s export category winners... ...Read more »
The winners of the prestigious 2008 IGD Food Industry Awards were recently announced, highlighting achievements in a wide range of areas from sustainability, health and wellness, supply chain excellence, and outstanding performance of small businesses. “All of the finalists show that, even in challenging times, innovation and best practice are at the forefront of the food and grocery industry. These awards recognise the best in class, and demonstrate some of the most exciting new thinking... ...Read more »