Hancock Agriculture’s 2GR Wagyu Beef was announced as the winner of the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages award at the 2022 WA Export Awards on 4 October, presented by His Excellency the Honourable Christopher John Dawson.
“This recognition of 2GR Wagyu Beef is a testament to the commitment of Hancock Agriculture and our Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart, to the premium wagyu brand and to the broader agricultural industry,” said John McKillop, CEO of Hancock Agriculture.
2GR will now be in the running for the National Export Awards in November.
The Hancock Agriculture fullblood 2GR Wagyu herd is currently over 38,000 head in total, one of the largest and highest quality Wagyu herds in Australia, if not the world.
The 2GR Premium Wagyu Beef brand is a high-quality product, currently available at leading restaurants across Australia, and also currently exported to global customers in Europe, Asia and elsewhere.
The inspiration behind the 2GR wagyu beef brand dates back more than 100 years to the late 1800s when Mrs Rinehart’s great grandfather had three sons: her grandfather George Hancock, and his two brothers, John and Richard. Mrs Rinehart’s great grandfather founded the ‘H3B’ brand for cattle and sheep, which stood for Hancock 3 Brothers, named for his sons.
Today’s 2GR brand carries on this historic family tradition, the initials of Gina Rinehart, along with her daughter Ginia Rinehart.
- Communications systems specialist AVI named as 2022 Western Australian Exporter of the Year
- Winners will progress to the Australian Export Awards in November
- Exports of Western Australia’s goods increased by 28 per cent to $239.5 billion in 2021
Myaree-based company, AVI, an exporter of specialised communications systems for some of the world’s largest industries, has been named the 2022 Western Australian Exporter of the Year.
Now in its 34th year, the WA Export Awards is an annual program that recognises Western Australian companies that have achieved sustainable export growth.
Winners in 13 categories were presented with awards at a ceremony held last night at Government House.
The winners in each category will represent Western Australia at Austrade’s Australian Export Awards, which will be held in November.
AVI was also recognised in the Advanced Technologies category for their state-of-the-art in-house manufacturing facilities and supply chain surety, ensuring reliable delivery to clients internationally.
Comments attributed to State Development, Jobs and Trade Minister Roger Cook:
“The Western Australian Export Awards recognise local businesses for the significant contribution they make to both the State and national economies.
“In 2021, exports of Western Australia’s goods increased by 28 per cent to $239.5 billion, which demonstrates the resilience and success of Western Australian exporters.
“Congratulations to all of the winners of this year’s Western Australian Export Awards. You are all extraordinary examples of Western Australia’s strength and determination during unprecedented times.”
