Coles has named the recipients of its supplier partner awards, with The Arnott’s Group taking home the product launch of the year title for its Tim Tam inspired by Jatz crackers.
Rock Ridge Fresh was named as fresh supplier of the year for its consistent avocado supply, while Mondelez was recognised as community champion of the year for supporting SecondBite and FightMND.
Coles also awarded New Yifa Group as own-brand supplier of the year, Hewitt Foods as sustainable supplier of the year, and MAP WA as meat, seafood, and deli supplier of the year.
Lantmannen won the title of bakery supplier of the year, while McCain received the accolade for being the dairy, frozen, and convenience supplier of the year.
The supermarket chain recognised Coca-Cola Europacific Partners as grocery supplier of the year and Lion as liquor supplier of the year.
TMX and Accenture jointly won the supply chain partner of the year award, while Achievers took home the service innovation partner of the year title.
Coles named PepsiCo as digital commerce partner of the year, Hamshow Australia as digital service partner of the year, and L’founders of Loyalty as health and home supplier of the year.
“Whether it’s across fresh food, packaged groceries, liquor or e-commerce, we are proud to work alongside such talented and devoted partners,” said Anna Croft, Coles chief commercial officer.
“Their creativity, expertise and commitment to the industry help deliver on our purpose to help Australians eat and live better every day.”
