A Tasmanian biotechnology company specialising in compounds from brown seaweed has been crowned the 2024 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year.
Cambridge based Marinova was recognised for its innovation, resilience and global success in the seaweed industry.
Marinova exports its products to the United States, Taiwan, Germany, Malaysia and New Zealand.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff praised Marinova’s contribution to the state’s economy and its role in promoting Tasmania on the world stage.
“This Tasmanian company is a fantastic example of a pioneering, world-leading organisation that is showcasing its products and services to the world,” he said.
As the world leader in fucoidan science, Marinova specialises in the research, development and production of highly bioactive seaweed extracts for human health.
The company’s win at the Tasmanian Export Awards gives them access to a grant of up to $10,000 to attend an international trade show or event, or join a Government trade mission.
Marinova will also represent Tasmania at the National Export Awards in Canberra on November 20.
SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS:
National Categories
- Advanced Technologies
- Winner: Pasture.io
- Sponsor: Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council
- Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
- Winner: Hellyers Road Distillery
- Sponsor: Port of Melbourne
- Creative Industries
- Winner: Nick Hayward
- Sponsor: Department of State Growth
- e-Commerce
- Winner: Scoot Boots
- Sponsor: Kuehne + Nagel
- Emerging Exporter
- Winner: Geoneon
- Sponsor: TasPorts
- International Education and Training
- Winner: The Hutchins School
- Sponsor: Hobart Airport
- Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
- Winner: Muir Engineering
- Sponsor: AusIndustry
- Professional Services
- Winner: Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd
- Sponsor: Department of State Growth
- Regional Exporter
- Winner: Forager Foods
- Sponsor: DSV Global Transport and Logistics
- Small Business
- Winner: Tasman Sea Salt
- Sponsor: Australia Post
- Sustainability and Green Economy
- Winner: Marinova Pty Ltd
- Sponsor: Export Finance Australia
State-based Categories
- Tasmanian Defence Industries Exporter of the Year
- Winner: Muir Engineering
- Sponsor: Department of State Growth
- Tasmanian Exporter of the Year
- Winner: Marinova Pty Ltd
- Sponsor: Department of State Growth
