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src="https://i0.wp.com/supermarketnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/final.png?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=1" class="attachment-big-size size-big-size wp-post-image" alt="" itemprop="image" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/supermarketnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/final.png?w=1000&ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/supermarketnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/final.png?resize=500%2C334&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/supermarketnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/final.png?resize=290%2C193&ssl=1 290w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> </div> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="grids"> <div class="grid-8 column-1"> <div class="advertisement"> </div> <div class="single-box clearfix entry-content" itemprop="articleBody"> <p dir="ltr">This week Countdown’s team has celebrated its annual trade show, supplier update and announced their annual awards winners. The annual event is a chance for the team to get together and learn about upcoming products and initiatives, network and meet suppliers, as well as visit the trade expo to sample the latest products about to hit stores.</p> <p dir="ltr">Scott Davidson, Countdown’s general manager merchandise, said this year’s trade show has been a huge success and was a great opportunity to meet with suppliers and congratulate excellence within the industry.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s great to take a moment out to meet and talk with suppliers about how we can work even closer and bring even more value to our customers,” said Davidson. “We’ve got some exciting plans in place as we head into the busiest time of the year and it’s important that we recognise and reward excellence within our business.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The complete list of winners is below:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Supreme Winner of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Patoa Farms</p> <p dir="ltr">Patoa Farms is a long-term supplier to Countdown and has been integral in supplying free farmed pork to our Kiwi customers. Steve Sterne and the Patoa Farms team are collaborative, flexible, responsive to the market, and the changing needs of our customers.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Store Manager of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Tanya Lawrence, Countdown Dinsdale</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Countdown Category Manager of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Nogo Falanitule, Liquor</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Checkout Operator of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Morsal Darwesh, Countdown Northlands</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Online Personal Shopper of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Kim Nicol, Countdown Bethlehem</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Online Driver of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Shakti Naravan, Countdown Grey Lynn</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Forklift Driver of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Shane Mohi, Palmerston North DC</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Truck Driver of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Aaron Mora, Halls Group Ltd</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Produce Manager of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Harvinder Singh</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Produce Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">A. S. Wilcox</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Fresh Meat & Seafood Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Patoa Farms</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Perishables & Delicatessen Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Frucor Suntory</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Bakery Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">George Weston Foods</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Grocery – Cooking & Baking Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Hutchinson Newco</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Grocery – Breakfast & Snacking Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Nestlé</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Grocery – Beverages Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Coca-Cola</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Liquor Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Villa Maria</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Grocery Non-Food & General Merchandise Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Unilever</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Own Brand Supplier of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Mauri ANZ</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>New Product Development of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Real Foods, for Remedy Kombucha</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Account Manager of the Year 2018</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Wade Knowles, NZ Bakels</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Integrated Supplier Planner of the Year</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sarah Banbury, Kimberly Clark</p> </div> <div class="clearfix single-box social-box social-colors"> <h3 class="title">Share on</h3> <ul> <li class="share-facebook"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://supermarketnews.co.nz/news/countdown-supplier-of-the-year-awards/&t=COUNTDOWN ACKNOWLEDGES OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS" target="blank"> <i class="icomoon-facebook"></i> Facebook </a> </li> <li class="share-twitter"> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://supermarketnews.co.nz/news/countdown-supplier-of-the-year-awards/&text=COUNTDOWN ACKNOWLEDGES OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://supermarketnews.co.nz/news/countdown-supplier-of-the-year-awards/" 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