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To date we have proudly assisted 273 people, and provided more than $1.2 MILLION in support payments and sponsorship of industry events, numbers that we are incredibly proud of.

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Our latest Food & Beverage Fund recipients
Mimi Ching

Mimi Ching

With an interest in baking and patisserie Mimi taught herself with the help of Youtube videos, and commenced her home baking career in 2016.

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Annie Andreazza

Annie Andreazza

Annie has a specific interest in cake baking, particularly those for celebratory occasions and will be completing the Cert III Patisserie at TAFE SA Regency.

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Alec Hutchins

Alec Hutchins

Alec is keen to develop his brewing knowledge and practices along with works production and processes.

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Travis Campbell

Travis Campbell

As the head brewer at Pikes Beer Company in Clare, Travis wants to extend his education and make better beer.

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Emily Weir

Emily Weir

Emily has a scientific background having graduated from Uni SA with a Bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical science.

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Paul Sparkes

Paul Sparkes

Paul has run Beer No Evil for 4.

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Berenice Axisa

Berenice Axisa

Berenice is currently working at Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards and Sisters Run in Mclaren Vale and is dedicated to driving growth and shaping the future of the wine industry.

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Melanie Gowers

Melanie Gowers

Award winning Chef Melanie Gowers has a passion for Patisserie and enjoys the creative side of working in this area.

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Nathan Riches

Nathan Riches

Nathan has grown up with a passion for food, fermentation and food science.

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Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

With a background in wine but a long held passion for craft beer, Ben decided to make the switch and follow his passion to commercial brewing.

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Welcome

The Board of the Food & Beverage Development Fund SA Inc are pleased to announce the establishment of a series of support payments designed to assist and support students or intending students within the Food & Beverage industries.

Successful recipients receive between $1,000 and $10,000 to develop their skills and knowledge through research, education and/or training. The support payments are intended to reward individuals that have shown exceptional commitment to vocational education and training and who are committed to furthering their skills and knowledge within their chosen industry.

We firmly believe in the importance of learning and we are committed to assisting those individuals who share this belief.

To date we have proudly assisted 273 people, and provided more than $1.2 MILLION in support payments and sponsorship of industry events, numbers that we are incredibly proud of.

  • 2026 Support Payment Funding applications are OPEN and close at midday Monday 27th October 2025.  Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in mid November and 2026 Support Payment Funding offers will be made by December 2025.   
  • Please complete mailing list if you would like to be advised when future rounds are announced.
  • Cooks and Bakers Trade Recognition application process changed effective July 2021. Please refer to Occupational Recognition page for further information.

 

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