Coles announces 2026 Supplier Partner Awards winners

Coles has announced the winners of its 2026 Supplier Partner Awards in Melbourne, recognizing Australian farmers, manufacturers, and corporate partners across nine categories. The awards celebrate suppliers that demonstrate innovation, high-quality products, and impactful partnerships.

Mountain Blue was named Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year, specifically recognized for its exclusive Eureka blueberries and its ability to extend the product's availability from eight weeks to nine months of the year.

Other major award recipients include Nestlé, which received the Grocery Supplier of the Year award, and Asahi, named Community Champion of the Year for raising over $1 million for FightMND. Additional winners include Libeert (Own Brand Supplier of the Year), Baiada Poultry (Meat, Deli, Seafood and Convenience Supplier of the Year), Peters Ice Cream (Bakery, Dairy and Frozen Supplier of the Year), Colgate Palmolive (Non Food Supplier of the Year), Suntory (Liquor Supplier of the Year), and Farro (Small Supplier of the Year).