South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards

Celebrating the Best of South Australian Food and Beverage

The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards are back for 2026 — shining a spotlight on the people, products and businesses driving our state’s largest manufacturing industry forward.

For over 25 years, the awards have recognised excellence across the entire food value chain evolving to reflect the priorities, progress and future direction of this dynamic industry.

Presented by Food South Australia, the state’s peak body for the food and beverage industry, the program honours both established food and beverage businesses and emerging brands, showcasing the incredible diversity and quality of what we produce right here in South Australia.

Whether you’re in the industry, a local food lover, or simply proud of our state’s success — this is your chance to discover, support and celebrate the best of SA’s food and beverage sector.

Cast your vote

Gala Dinner tickets now available

Join us for the industry’s biggest night of the year, where South Australian food and beverage takes centre stage and the 2026 Award winners are announced.

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Friday 13 November 2026 | Adelaide Convention Centre

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Cast your vote

Who’s your favourite South Australian Food or Beverage Brand?

The Consumer Choice Award is open for public voting until Monday 28 September 5pm.

Vote for your favourite South Australian food or beverage brand to help them earn the recognition they deserve and take home the 2026 Consumer Choice Award.

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How to Enter

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Events & Milestones

2026 Key Dates

The 2026 South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards will be officially launched on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at the Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market.
The Entry Submission Portal will open on Monday 4 May.
Are you interested in submitting an entry for a category in the 2026 South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards but don't know where to start? Learn more in our online info sessions.
Are you interested in submitting an entry for a category in the 2026 South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards but don't know where to start? Learn more in our online info sessions.
Sit back, relax, you’ve done the hard work. During this time judging will take place. Led by the Independent Chair of Judging, industry expert judges will judge Open Business and Open Individual award categories.
Support from the public is very important to our state's food and beverage manufacturers and producers, making the Consumer Choice Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets, one of the most highly anticipated categories in the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards program. The Consumer Choice Award lets South Australian’s decide who the state’s favourite food and beverage brands are!
The Foodland Retail Ready Program is offered exclusively to all award entrants, a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to be ‘Retail Ready’.
Finalists for the 2026 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards will be announced on Tuesday 6 October via our social media @foodsouthaus and direct contact.
Winners will be announced at our annual Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Be the first to know when tickets go on sale by signing up to our mailing list here or learn more on the 2026 Gala Dinner Event Page.
The 2026 Hall of Fame inductee will be recognised for their outstanding contribution to the South Australian Food and Beverage Industry at the annual Hall of Fame Breakfast event held in February each year. Learn more about previous inductees and find out more on the Hall of Fame Info page.

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Entry Process

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Event Calendar

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Awards History

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Sponsorship

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