Exporters excel at annual awards

AUSTRALIAN regional exporters that have excelled in building international trade relations and growth were recognised at the 55th Australian Export Awards ceremony this week.

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Luke Hartsuyker said the ceremony, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, highlighted the achievements of Australian exporters and the companies that support them.

“I was delighted to be involved in the 55th Australian Export Awards and was impressed by the calibre and determination of the award finalists,” Mr Hartsuyker said.

“The Australian Export Awards honour innovative business operators who are going above and beyond to promote our high-quality produce and products to overseas buyers.

“Australia’s regional exporters play an important role in supporting the success of our agricultural, fisheries and forestry exports, which were valued at over $50 billion in 2016–17.

“I was thrilled to present this year’s Regional Exporter Award to Premium Fresh Tasmania which has grown from a small farming enterprise to one of the largest growing, washing, grading and packing operations in the country.”

The eight finalists for this year’s Regional Exporter award were:

Dynamics G-Ex Pty Ltd – Queensland

Riverina Oils & BioEnergy – New South Wales

TelSoft – Australian Capital Territory

Safescape – Victoria Premium Fresh Tasmania – Tasmania

Mollydooker Wines – South Australia

Fewster’s Farm Honey – Western Australia Ekistica – Northern Territory For more information about the Australian Export Awards visit www.exportawards.gov.au.