The finalists of the 63rd annual Australian Export Awards have been announced, with 95 exporters spanning major sectors, including several from food and beverage. Winners will be presented on 26 November at a ceremony in Canberra.
Each finalist was recognised in their respective State or Territory awards for 2025, collectively employing over 18,000 people and generating more than $4 billion in export earnings in the last financial year. Almost half are small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million.
Since 1963, the Australian Export Awards have recognised the contribution of more than 2000 Australian businesses that have achieved international success, helping show Australia's leading products, services and people off to the world. The awards are presented by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, in collaboration with state and territory partners and sponsors.
The food and beverage sector has always been strongly represented in the export market, with dessert manufacturer, Frosty Boy Global, taking out the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages category last year. There are food sector finalists spanning five of the 14 categories for 2025.
Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, said this year’s finalists represent the very best of Australian exporters and make a significant contribution to the national economy, employing thousands of Australians, and supporting communities across the country.
“Australian products, services and people are known across the world and that wouldn't be possible without the businesses that export them to the world,” said Farrell.
“I look forward to celebrating the fourteen award category winners and announcing the Australian Exporter of the Year at the 63rd Australian Export Awards National Ceremony in Canberra on 26 November 2025.”
This year, a dedicated First Nations Exporter award has also been established, with the first national winner to be announced out of one of six finalists from across the country.
Food and beverage sector finalists for the 63rd Australian Export Awards include;
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages finalists
- Australian Cattle Enterprises – Darwin (Larrakia), Northern Territory
- Craig Mostyn Group – Fremantle (Whadjuk), Western Australia
- Four Pillars Gin – Healesville (Wurundjeri), Victoria
- Marquis Macadamias – Bundaberg (Meeanjin), Queensland
- Sunrice Group – Leeton (Wiradjuri), New South Wales
- Tasman Sea Salt – Little Swanport (Paredarerme), Tasmania
- The Yoghurt Shop – Adelaide (Kaurna), South Australia
Emerging Exporter finalists
- Australia Talentail – Mount Waverley (Wurundjeri), Victoria
First Nations Exporter finalists
- Jala Jala – Cranbourne West (Bunurong), Victoria
- Munda Wines – Birkenhead (Kaurna), South Australia
Regional Exporter finalists
- Almondco Australia – Renmark (Meru), South Australia
- Flavourtech – Griffith (Wiradjuri), New South Wales
- Hai Loong Seafood – Margate (Paredarerme), Tasmania
- Select Harvests Limited – Wemen (Latje Latje), Victoria
- Stone Axe Pastoral Company – West Perth (Whadjuk), Western Australia
Small Business finalists
- Biteriot Operations – Orange (Wiradjuri), New South Wales
The full list of finalists is available at exportawards.gov.au.
