Gundagai Lamb wins NSW's top export award after six years globally
A Gundagai family business has won NSW Exporter of the Year after just six years.
Gundagai Lamb, a family business dating back to 1919, has won NSW's top export award. The company launched its branded lamb in 2020.
Gundagai Lamb now sells to more than 30 countries, from fine-dining spots in London and Tokyo to pubs in New York and steakhouses in Las Vegas. Demand in the US has jumped ninefold over the past three years.
The brand uses a world-first system that grades each lamb on marbling, meat yield and body quality. This gives customers a more consistent eating experience.
Gundagai Lamb now employs 350 people. It buys from about 250 family farms across the Riverina.
- 1919
- Family business founding year
- More than 30
- Export countries
- $30 million
- Expansion investment
- 350 people
- Current workforce
Why it mattersThe award recognises Australian agricultural innovation and export growth, opening new opportunities for regional businesses and farming families to compete on the global stage.
AustraliaGundagai Lamb's success demonstrates how regional Australian producers can build international brands and create jobs in their communities, with the company's expanded UK and EU trade deals potentially opening further growth for the Riverina.
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