Riverina-based Gundagai Lamb has been named NSW Exporter of the Year at the 2026 NSW Export Awards, recognising the company’s growth in international markets.
The family-owned business also won the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Award, making it one of the NSW businesses progressing through this year’s national export awards program.
Founded by the Barton family, whose involvement in Australia’s meat industry spans more than a century, Gundagai Lamb processes and exports Australian lamb to international markets while operating from regional NSW.
Export Awards Mark 64th Year
The NSW Export Awards are now in their 64th year and recognise businesses exporting Australian products, services and technology overseas.
The 2026 program includes 13 national award categories, alongside NSW-specific awards. Eligible winners in the national categories progress to the Australian Export Awards.
The national ceremony will be held at Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 18 November 2026, where category winners and the Australian Exporter of the Year will be announced.
Regional and Western Sydney Businesses Recognised
Other NSW winners included RBK Nutraceuticals, which received the Western Sydney Exporter Award.
The company has manufactured health and wellness supplements since 1996 and supplies products to retailers across more than a dozen international markets.
Griffith-based Flavourtech won the Regional Exporter Award.
Established in 1987, the company develops aroma recovery, extraction and evaporation technology used across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Its equipment is exported to customers in more than 60 countries.
Pitcrew AI Wins Resources and Energy Category
Newcastle-based Pitcrew AI received the Resources and Energy Award for its heavy-vehicle inspection technology.
The company’s system uses thermal imaging, computer vision and artificial intelligence to identify potential tyre, brake and bearing issues in heavy vehicles.
Its technology is currently deployed across Australia as well as markets in North America, South America, Africa and Asia.
Other NSW Export Award Winners
The 2026 winners also included businesses and organisations across technology, manufacturing, education, health and professional services.
Among them were Advanced Navigation in Digital and Smart Technologies, TAFE NSW in International Education and Training, Nanosonics in International Health, and Chamberlain Australia in Manufacturing and Advanced Materials.
Other category winners included Flying Bark Productions, HEGI, Poseidon Animal Health, Windtech Consultants, Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin and Bioscout.
Eligible winners from the national categories will now move forward to the Australian Export Awards in Canberra in November.
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