Mars Food Australia has been named Metcash’s 2025 Supplier of the Year, announced at the annual Supplier of the Year Awards held in Sydney on 8 May.
Metcash recognised 19 businesses across various categories for their performance and support of independent retail. Mars Food also received accolades for Pantry Supplier of the Year and Integrated Supply Partner of the Year.
Jen Gilbert, Mars Food Sales Director, said it is an honour and a privilege to receive such recognition from Metcash, being named as their Overall Supplier of the Year 2025 and that they couldn’t be prouder.
“Our incredible partnership with Metcash plays a critical role in enabling us to achieve these goals, reaching all local communities with our great range of locally manufactured tasty accessible and healthy products through much loved brands like Masterfoods, Bens and Dolmio.”
Grant Ramage, CEO of Metcash Food, said the awards reflect the strength of supplier relationships and their role in supporting local businesses.
“We’re proud to be able to take the time to celebrate and reflect on another strong year of thriving partnerships.
“All of our suppliers deserve to be recognised for the valuable roles that they play when it comes to supporting independent family-owned businesses to compete with the chains.”
The event, which was hosted by Shane Jacobson and Stephen Curry, also raised $456,000 for charity partners the Special Olympics, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the McGrath Foundation.
Full list of award winners:
- Supplier of the Year 2025: Mars Food Australia
- Produce Supplier of the Year 2025: One Harvest
- Bakery Supplier of the Year 2025: Allied Pinnacle
- Meat & Seafood Supplier of the Year 2025: JBS Australia
- Delicatessen Supplier of the Year 2025: Ingham’s Enterprises
- Sustainability Partner of the Year 2025: Kellanova
- IMC Retail Media Campaign of the Year 2025: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- Private Label Launch of the Year 2025: Baby Boo Nappies
- Integrated Supply Partner of the Year 2025: Mars Food Australia
- Chilled Perishables Supplier of the Year 2025: Real Dairy
- Freezer Supplier of the Year 2025: McCain Foods
- Retail Excellence Partner of the Year 2025: Colgate Palmolive
- Food Campbells and Convenience Supplier of the Year 2025: Suntory Oceania
- Pantry Supplier of the Year 2025: Mars Food Australia
- Impulse Supplier of the Year 2025: Stuart Alexander & Co
- Community Partner Award 2025: Asahi Beverages and The Smith’s Snackfoods Company
- Everyday Needs Supplier of the Year 2025: Real Petfood Co
- Health, Beauty & Baby Supplier of the Year 2025: Unilever Australasia
- Tobacco Supplier of the Year 2025: Phillip Morris Limited
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