Countdown held it’s annual partnership awards on November 17 to recognise excellence and innovation across the food and grocery industry in New Zealand. There were over 280 attendees to the Auckland event.
Ethique was recognised as Countdown's Small Supplier of the Year and Sustainability Partner.
“Ethique is an exceptional supply partner and an absolute pleasure to work with - they are creative and constantly looking for new ways to reduce their impact on the environment and to do better for the next generation. We admire their ethos as a business and look forward to many more years of working together,” said Steve Mills, Countdown’s Commercial Director Packaged Goods.
Ethique
The Fresh Supreme Supplier of the Year was AS Wilcox and Sons, who stood out for their innovation and leadership.
“We’ve partnered with AS Wilcox and Sons for over 40 years now and like us, they take great pride in ensuring they deliver great quality and value to our customers, which makes for a perfect recipe for a successful business relationship. The work they have done in the couple of years to diversify their crops has been very well received by customers and means we have more options on shelf than ever before,” said Pieter de Wet, Countdown’s Commercial Director Fresh.
AS Wilcox and Sons
“It’s critical that we spend time with our supply partners in the lead-up to our busiest time of the year and acknowledge the incredible work that happens every day in our industry. We want to thank all of our partners for their ongoing dedication and support of our business and especially congratulate all of our 2022 award winners.”
Full list of award winners
Countdown Small Supplier of the Year - Ethique
Countdown Fruit & Vegetable Supplier of the Year - AS Wilcox and Sons Limited
Countdown Bakery Supplier of the Year - Goodman Fielder
Countdown Meat & Seafood Supplier of the Year - Max Foods NZ Ltd
Countdown Perishables & Delicatessen Supplier of the Year - Better Eggs
Countdown Fresh Account Manager of the Year - Reece Lusty - Life Health Foods
Countdown Everyday Needs Supplier of the Year - Cottonsoft
Countdown Pharmacy, Health & Body Supplier of the Year - Simply Good Foods
Countdown Liquor Supplier of the Year - Constellation Brands
Countdown Grocery - Beverages, Snacking & Breakfast Supplier of the Year - Twin Agencies
Countdown Grocery - Pantry & Freezer Supplier of the Year - Tip Top
Countdown Packaged Account Manager of the Year - Jen Watson - Lion
Countdown Sustainability Partner of the Year - Ethique
Countdown Integrated Supply Planner of the Year - William Feng - Reckitt Benckiser Home and Heath
Woolworths Food Company NZ Supplier of the Year - Beak & Johnston NZ
Countdown Cartology Campaign of the Year - McCain - Pub Style Chips
Countdown Fresh Supreme Supplier of the Year - AS Wilcox and Sons Limited
Countdown Packaged Supreme Supplier of the Year - Cottonsoft
