Hall of Fame

South Australian Food Industry Hall of Fame made possible by Coopers Brewery

Inductee: Bickford's Australia

 

Bickford's Australia is an integral part of South Australia's heritage. Established in 1874 and now a world-class beverage manufacturer they produce around 120 different beverage products, exporting to the world including Asia, Europe, United Kingdom, United States of America and everywhere in between, employing 100 staff. Bickford's brands include the traditional premium range of cordials and other brands like Spritz, Aqua Pura, Cafecino Espresso. Bickford’s continue to develop innovative new products for the beverage market such as their just launched Milkshake Mixes and Iced Tea Cordials.

Aside from turning Bickford’s Australia into the leading business it is today, Angelo Kotses, CEO has worked tirelessly as a member of the Premier’s Food Council and is an integral industry representative contributing to the development and implementation over the life of the South Australian Food Plans.

Bickford’s history and dedication to the growth of the SA food industry and the high level success in exports has made them a significant contributor towards this State and a worthy inductee to the Hall of Fame for their achievements.