Agribusiness, Food and Beverages finalists

Darwin-based Australian Cattle Enterprises (ACE) supplies high-quality cattle, buffalo and beef to a thriving Southeast Asian market.

The integrated livestock business is underpinned by industry-leading animal welfare, traceability, and ethical trading practices. As Australia’s largest buffalo exporter, ACE also supports local Indigenous communities with employment and business opportunities.

During 2024, ACE exported more than 90,000 cattle and buffalo to Southeast Asia. This marked a 54% increase on 2023 exports.

Its top export markets are Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Visit Australian Cattle Enterprises website.

For over 100 years, the family-owned Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) has been a trusted name in Australian agribusiness. The group provides premium pork, lamb, beef and abalone products to a global market.

CMG is Western Australia’s largest pork, lamb and beef business, with abalone and trading operations on the east coast. The company proudly continues its origins in rendering, turning animal by-products into valuable materials. This reduces the carbon footprint and contributes to a healthier circular economy.

Its top export markets are Singapore, China, the UAE, the US, Japan, Canada, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Visit Craig Mostyn Group website.

Four Pillars produces world-class, small-batch gin known for its distinctive Australian botanicals, creative design and bold storytelling.

Distilled in Victoria, Four Pillars is celebrated for premium spirits that are authentically Australian and globally relevant.

Its gins are found in top bars, airports and retailers around the world, flying the flag for Australian creativity and quality. Four Pillars currently exports to more than 30 countries.

Its top export markets are the US, Singapore, the UK, Denmark, China, Taiwan and Thailand.

Visit Four Pillars Gin website.

Marquis Macadamias is a world-leading integrated macadamia grower, processor and marketer. The grower-owned cooperative exports premium kernel, nut-in-shell, oil and paste globally.

Marquis Macadamias combines industry expertise with certified farm-to-finished-product traceability. The group runs two processing facilities in Bundaberg and Lismore, with a combined capacity of around 28,000 tonnes of nut-in-shell every year.

At the end of 2023, Marquis achieved a major milestone by exporting its first shipment of macadamias to India.

Its top export markets are Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, Netherlands Antilles, the US and France.

Visit Marquis Macadamias website.

The SunRice Group is a global food business and one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters.

Founded in 1950 by Riverina rice growers, SunRice has grown into an ASX-listed company with revenue of around 2 billion in FY25. SunRice encompasses a diverse portfolio of businesses, brands and operations across the globe. It exports around 45 major brands to more than 50 markets.

SunRice manages climate variability and supports global food security by sourcing rice from more than 10 countries. Its vertically integrated value chain spans grower partnerships, research, and the creation of products across meals, snacks, entertaining and animal nutrition.

Its top export markets are the US, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UK.

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Tasman Sea Salt’s range of uniquely Tasmanian salts are loved by chefs and home cooks worldwide. The company harvests 100% natural, unrefined sea salt flakes from crystal-clear waters on the east coast of Tasmania. Infused by its natural environment, Tasman Sea Salt is a bright white sea salt flake with an incredible depth of flavour.

Alongside its signature natural salt flakes, Tasman Sea Salt offers a range of uniquely Tasmanian salt mixes, forged from locally found and foraged ingredients.

Its top export markets are the US, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Visit Tasman Sea Salt website.

The Yoghurt Shop is a family-owned business that handcrafts premium Greek-style yoghurt using time-honoured techniques and locally sourced milk.

Its signature product is a single-serve yoghurt cup, double-strained and paired with a separate pod of real fruit or dessert-inspired toppings. The company also offers plain Greek yoghurt in larger tubs, as well as multi-pack formats suited to family consumption and convenience retail.

What sets The Yoghurt Shop apart is its commitment to quality, patience and authenticity. With a focus on sustainable, high-value expansion, The Yoghurt Shop products are loved by customers in 11 countries.

Its top export markets are Malaysia, the UAE, Singapore, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Brunei, China and Qatar.

Visit The Yoghurt Shop website.