This evening the 2014 Tasmanian Export Awards were held in Hobart. The Awards are organised by the Tasmanian Government in partnership with Austrade and AusIndustry, Tasports, and the Export and Finance and Insurance Corporation.
They recognise the vital contribution that our exporters make to the state’s economy and the innovation and expertise that has been shown by the finalists and winners of the Awards.
As the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business & Trade I was delighted to present the 2014 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award to Reid Fruits.
Reid Fruits is one of Australia’s largest cherry exporters and employs more than 80 people in regional Tasmania.
They have recently modernised their cherry picking facility in the Huon Valley with the latest fibre optical and infrared packing equipment.
This innovation and strategy has allowed the company to deliver premium quality cherries to over 20 different export destinations, meeting the specific consumer and cultural expectation of each market.
The Liberal Government is committed to supporting business in the state. We will actively pursue new investment opportunities through the Coordinator-General and the Department of State Growth, and we are investing up to $33 million over three years to return an international shipping service to the State.
Congratulations to all of the winners of the Tasmanian Export Awards.
Winners
2014 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award – Reid Fruits
Tasports Agribusiness Award – Reid Fruits
Austrade Regional Exporter Award – Walnuts Australia
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Small Business Award – Australian Honey Products
AusIndustry Manufacturing Award – CBG Systems
Tasmania Government Minerals, Energy and Related Services Award – Specialised Vehicle Solutions
Austrade Business Services Award – Metocean Services International
Tasmanian Government Online Sales Award – Bridestowe Estate
Adam Brooks, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Trade
