Image: Overall Trade Partner of the Year: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
UCB celebrated its trade partners during a Gala Dinner at its annual 2025 UCB National Member Conference at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.
Following three days of insightful business sessions, a trade show, and numerous networking opportunities, attendees were treated to a Disney themed gala dinner, during which UCB recognised its trade partners that have gone above and beyond to provide excellent service.
Winners are chosen based on feedback from UCB members, making the recognition all the more valuable.
UCB 2025 Trade Partner Award Winners
- Overall Trade Partner of the Year: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- New Product of the Year: Bega – Dare NSA Triple Espresso 500ml
- Overall Trade Stand of The Year: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- Trade Partner Representative of the Year: Renee Ross (Bega)
- Carbonated Soft Drinks and Sports Drinks: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (Powerade + Carbonated Soft Drinks)
- Energy Drinks: Frucor Suntory (V & Rockstar) and Red Bull
- Functional Drinks and Water: Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (Cool Ridge, G – Active)
- Confectionery: Mondelez International (Cadbury)
- Snacking: PepsiCo (Smith’s Snackfoods – Twisties, Doritos, Red Rock Deli)
- Food Manufacturer: Patties (Four’n Twenty)
- Flavoured Milk / Iced Coffee: Bega Dairy & Drinks (Dare, Big M, Farmers Union, Dairy Farmers Classic)
- General Merchandise: Pacific Optics
- Tobacco: Philip Morris Limited
- Communications: Telstra – Sim Connect
- Wholesaler / Distributor: The Distributors
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Love the storm trooper costumes – that is sensational. I love it when a team comes together.