Haigh’s Chocolates has been recognised at the 2023 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards Gala, where it was named winner of the Business Excellence Award.
The award recognises Haigh’s Chocolates as the benchmark for business excellence in the State’s food and beverage industry. The entry criteria evaluated several aspects of business function, including leadership, planning, consumer focus, business improvement, food safety, wellbeing, education and training.
Haigh’s Chocolates chief operating officer, Peter Millard states, “we are extremely honoured to be recognised for this prestigious award and acknowledge the impressive calibre of South Australian brands nominated in the category.”
“At Haigh’s, we are proud of our continued focus on innovation, growth, customer experience and our place as an iconic local and national brand. We are committed to developing our products, manufacturing facilities and our people, which includes a workforce of over 850 across South Australia and the eastern states.”
“We strive to set the benchmark for business excellence within South Australia’s rich food and beverage sector and thank Food South Australia and the Department for Trade and Investment for the recognition.”
The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards include 14 categories and celebrates excellence and best practice in the South Australian food and beverage sector. The awards are hosted by Food South Australia in partnership with the Department for Trade and Investment.