From fruity drinks to coconut yoghurt, the finalists for the Food and Beverage Industry Awards 2018 shows the broad range of companies making their mark on the food industry.
The prestigious awards program recognises successful and innovative people in the industry, including brands that have a focus on health, and companies that are committed to providing equipment and services that focus on safety-first.
All finalists are automatically entered for the ‘Best of the Best’ award, sponsored by Flavour Makers.
Beverage of the Year – Sponsored by VEGA Australia
UTONIC – UTONIC Repair
The Good Seed Kefir – Kefir Soda, fermented beverage
Chai Addict – Chai Addict and Chai Harder
Emma and Tom’s – Colour Cleanse Purple Recovery
PepsiCo ANZ – Pepsi Max Vanilla
Ingredient Innovation
Raglan Coconut Yoghurt – Coconut yoghurt range
Fermentanicals – Organic sprouted grain line
Golden Grind – Golden Grind full range
Botanical Innovations – Apple cider vinegar
Chr. Hansen – SafePro
Morlife – Hemp falafel mix
Food Safety Equipment and Materials
Mitrefinch Australia – Time and attendance access and fatigue management
SICK – Bottle cap detection
ACO – Hygienic drainage systems
CCP Technologies – CCP Network Australia
Packaging Innovation – Sponsored by Jet Technologies
Result Group – Grape n’ Go
PakWorld – Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs
The Low Carb Living Group – Protein Bread Co baking mixes
Chai Addict – Chai Addict and Chai Harder
Innovative Technology of the Year – Sponsored by NHP
Mitrefinch Australia – Mobile time and attendance live reporting
Aerofloat – DAF and MBBR
Automaint Solutions – HSC Lidding Attachment
HMPS – HMPS8000 Robotic Flat Bread Packer
JCurve Solutions – JCurve ERP
SICK – Bottle cap detection
Health Foods – Sponsored by JCurve Solutions
Well and Good – Hamburger buns
Nuts By Nature Mylk – Almond Mylk base
Extraordinary Foods – Pure kale chips
The Low Carb Living Group – Plant based range
COYO – COYO kids’ pouches
Mr Lee’s Pure Foods – Mr Lee’s noodles
Best in Design – Sponsored by Wiley
The Low Carb Living Group
Monash university – Incubation facility
Victorian Government and La Trobe University – AgriBio
Oji Fibre Solutions – Yatala packaging plant
Meat, Poultry and Smallgoods
Country Cooked Meats – The Standard Meat Co char siu pork
Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm – The Bare Bird
The Original Lamb Bacon Co. – Lamb bacon
Sunshine Meats – Smoked duck breast
Paddock to Plate
Prestige Foods Manufacturing – Chickpeas
Australian Primary Hemp – Hemp seeds and oil, hemp balance, hemp boost
The Original Lamb Bacon Co. – Lamb bacon
Fonterra – Anmum QR code
The Food & Beverage Industry Awards 2018 will be held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney on Thursday the 16th of August 2018.