It also won the Agribusiness Award and was commended in the Large Advanced Manufacturer Award category, which highlighted companies that had made their mark in the global economy.
Longwarry produces UHT milk for export and milk powders and fresh milk for the domestic market.
Managing Director Rakesh Aggarwal said the company’s exports almost doubled in 2010-11 from the previous year.
“Winning these awards means a lot to us, especially because we have done so well during a very difficult year for exporters,” Aggarwal said.
“We have had to endure commodity price fluctuations, a strong Australian dollar and a lack of confidence in the purchasing behaviour of our customers because of the uncertain times.
“In spite of that, what we have done has been a great achievement for all concerned.”
Aggarwal said the company’s success was underpinned by the use of the latest available technology when restoring their processing plant, formerly owned by Bonlac, in 2001.
“This boosted production by 40% in 2010-11.
“We have improved customer service, marketing strategies, quality of staff and risk management but the key to our export success has been flexibility in shipping, customised products and small business agility,” Aggarwal said.
Blackwood commended Longwarry Food Park for its efforts as a deserving winner of the award.
Longwarry could now be further recognised at the 49th Australian Export
Awards in Brisbane on December 8.
