We're thrilled to announce that Sticky Balsamic has been named the winner in the Manufacturing Products category at the prestigious bX Business xCellence Awards 2025. This international recognition celebrates businesses that demonstrate exceptional excellence, innovation, and quality in their field, and we're honored to be recognized among the best.
About the bX Business xCellence Awards
The bX Business xCellence Awards are internationally recognized honors that celebrate businesses demonstrating outstanding achievement across various categories. Organized by bX Networking, these awards recognize companies that go beyond ordinary business practices to deliver exceptional products, services, and customer experiences.
The Manufacturing Products category specifically honors businesses that excel in creating innovative, high-quality manufactured goods. Winners are selected based on product innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality control, market impact, and overall business performance. For Sticky Balsamic, winning this award validates our decade-long commitment to manufacturing products that set new standards in the gourmet food industry.
A Decade of Manufacturing Excellence
Since 2013, Sticky Balsamic has been on a mission to create balsamic vinegar products that stand apart in quality, innovation, and versatility. What started as a family-owned business in regional Victoria has grown into Australia's most awarded balsamic producer, with over 120 innovation, business, and product awards to our name.
This bX Business xCellence Award for Manufacturing Products recognizes not just what we make, but how we make it. Every bottle of balsamic vinegar and every jar of balsamic pearls represents a commitment to manufacturing excellence that permeates every aspect of our operation.
Revolutionary Product Innovation
At the heart of our Manufacturing Products award win is our revolutionary approach to product development. While we produce exceptional balsamic vinegars in varieties like Original, Lemon, Fig, Pomegranate, Quince, and Truffle, our most groundbreaking product innovation is Sticky Balsamic Pearls.
These pearls represent a genuine breakthrough in food manufacturing. Using reverse spherification, we encase premium balsamic vinegar in a thin, tasteless, spherical seaweed shell made from sodium alginate and calcium lactate. The result is a product that delivers the full flavor and quality of our award-winning balsamic in a convenient, ready-to-use format that bursts with flavor when bitten.
This innovation earned us the 2023 Australian Business Awards Innovation Award for Consumer Products, and it's a key reason we've now won the bX Business xCellence Award for Manufacturing Products. We didn't just create a new product—we pioneered a new category in the gourmet condiments market.
Custom Manufacturing Technology
Innovation in manufacturing products requires more than just a great idea—it demands the technology and processes to bring that idea to life at scale. To make Sticky Balsamic Pearls commercially viable, we developed a custom spherification machine.
This custom manufacturing equipment allows us to maintain consistent quality while meeting growing demand from retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels. It's a perfect example of how manufacturing innovation creates competitive advantage.
Diverse Product Range
Our Manufacturing Products award also recognizes the breadth and versatility of our product range. Beyond our signature bottles and pearls, we manufacture products in multiple formats to serve different customer needs:
Retail Products: Premium balsamic vinegars and pearls in 250ml bottles and various jar sizes, beautifully packaged for retail sale and gift-giving.
Foodservice Solutions: various presentations and sizes for restaurants and cafes.
Gift Collections: Thoughtfully curated Pearls Gift Boxes and Bottles Gift Boxes available in both Australian and US markets.
White Label Manufacturing: Custom production services for other brands wanting to leverage our manufacturing expertise and quality standards.
This product diversity demonstrates manufacturing flexibility and the ability to serve multiple market segments while maintaining consistent quality across all formats.
The Three-Day Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing products worthy of a bX Business xCellence Award requires meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Our balsamic pearls undergo a precise three-day production process with careful monitoring at every critical control point.
From initial ingredient preparation through final packaging, each batch undergoes comprehensive quality testing including flavor assessment, visual inspection and laboratory testing. This rigorous approach ensures that every pearl maintains its integrity throughout its life, delivering the same burst of flavor on day one as it does years later.
It's this commitment to quality at every manufacturing stage that distinguishes award-winning products from ordinary ones. We never compromise on testing, never skip steps, and never release products that don't meet our exacting standards.
World-Class Certifications
Manufacturing products for the food industry demands adherence to the highest safety and quality standards. Our HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified facility ensures that every product meets international food safety requirements.
Every ingredient that enters our facility, whether sourced locally or imported, undergoes identical quality control procedures. Critical control points are monitored throughout production, and comprehensive testing is conducted on every batch. We also currently maintain Halal certification, allowing us to serve diverse markets and meet specific dietary requirements.
These certifications aren't just paperwork—they represent manufacturing systems and processes that guarantee product safety and quality. They give our retail partners, foodservice customers, and end consumers confidence that every Sticky Balsamic product meets the highest standards.
Products That Meet Diverse Dietary Needs
Part of manufacturing excellence is creating products that serve the broadest possible audience. All Sticky Balsamic products are vegan, and most are gluten-free and nut-free, accommodating diverse dietary requirements without compromising on flavor or quality.
This inclusive approach to product manufacturing means that whether someone follows a vegan lifestyle, has gluten sensitivities, or manages nut allergies, they can enjoy our premium balsamic products with confidence. It's manufacturing with empathy—understanding that great products should be accessible to everyone.
Sustainable Product Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing excellence extends beyond the product itself to encompass how that product is made. At Sticky Balsamic, sustainability is integrated into every aspect of our manufacturing operations.
We use glass packaging designed for reuse and recyclability, reducing plastic waste. Our facility is powered by solar energy, significantly reducing our carbon footprint. Our ERP system streamlines inventory management to minimize surplus and waste, and we source ingredients locally whenever possible to reduce transport emissions.
These sustainable manufacturing practices resonate with today's conscious consumers who increasingly make purchasing decisions based on environmental impact. We're manufacturing products that people can feel good about buying, using, and recommending.
Products That Have Earned Over 120 Awards
The bX Business xCellence Award for Manufacturing Products joins an impressive collection of over 120 innovation, business, and product awards that Sticky Balsamic has earned. This consistent recognition from diverse judging panels and industry experts validates our manufacturing approach and product quality.
From the 2023 Australian Business Awards Innovation Award for Consumer Products to numerous product quality awards, each recognition confirms that we're manufacturing products that meet and exceed industry standards. Our products don't just compete—they lead their category.
Manufacturing Capacity That Supports Growth
Award-winning products need manufacturing capacity to reach customers. Our facility has a large capacity for balsamic vinegar production. We always maintain stock on hand to fulfill large wholesale orders without delays, even during peak demand periods.
This manufacturing scalability means we can serve everyone from individual consumers ordering a single gift box online to major retail chains requiring consistent, large-volume supply. Whether it's a boutique store order or a larger order, our manufacturing processes ensure the same premium quality in every product.
Products Reaching Global Markets
This Manufacturing Products award recognizes products that have achieved success not just locally, but internationally. From our regional Victoria facility, we manufacture products that reach customers across Australia and internationally in the United States, New Zealand, and Asia.
This global reach demonstrates that our products meet international quality standards and appeal to diverse palates and culinary traditions. Our balsamic vinegars and pearls enhance dishes in Australian homes, American restaurants, New Zealand cafes, and Asian kitchens—a testament to their versatility and universal appeal.
Continuous Product Innovation
Manufacturing excellence isn't static—it requires continuous innovation and improvement. We regularly develop new limited edition products, with recent additions including Yuzu Pearls and specialty balsamic vinegars like Honey Balsamic and Garlic Balsamic.
Our product development timelines are extremely short, thanks to our agile manufacturing processes and deep understanding technology. This allows us to respond quickly to customer feedback and market trends, testing new concepts and bringing them to market efficiently.
We've also successfully transitioned limited edition products to core offerings based on customer demand—our Dukkah started as a limited edition and is now a permanent part of our product range. This responsiveness to market feedback ensures our product lineup stays fresh and relevant.
Products That Customers Love
The ultimate measure of manufacturing product excellence is customer satisfaction. With nearly 1000 verified customer reviews emphasizing quality and versatility, our products consistently exceed expectations. Customers love the flavor, appreciate the quality, and find creative ways to use our products in their cooking.
What This Award Means for Sticky Balsamic
Winning the bX Business xCellence Award for Manufacturing Products is more than recognition of past achievements—it's validation of our approach to product development, manufacturing excellence, and quality control. It confirms that our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction is creating products that truly stand out in the marketplace.
For our customers, this award is further assurance that when they choose Sticky Balsamic products, they're choosing award-winning quality backed by manufacturing excellence. For our retail partners and foodservice operators, it's confirmation that they're stocking products from a manufacturer committed to the highest standards.
For our team, it's recognition of the dedication, skill, and attention to detail that goes into every product we manufacture. From our founder to our production staff, everyone contributes to the manufacturing excellence that earned this award.
Looking Ahead: More Award-Winning Products
This bX Business xCellence Award motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in food product manufacturing. We're exploring new varieties, refining our production processes, and expanding our product range to serve growing markets in Australia and internationally.
The same commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence that earned this recognition will drive our product development decisions as we grow. We're excited to continue creating products that surprise and delight customers while maintaining the manufacturing standards that have earned us over 120 awards.
Experience Award-Winning Products
Want to experience the quality and innovation that earned us the bX Business xCellence Award for Manufacturing Products? Every bottle of Sticky Balsamic vinegar and every jar of Sticky Balsamic Pearls represents the manufacturing excellence celebrated by this prestigious award.
From our HACCP and SQF certified facility in regional Victoria, we're manufacturing products that transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you're drizzling our Fig Balsamic over fresh salads, adding Truffle Pearls to risotto, or creating desserts with our Lemon Balsamic, you're experiencing products made with precision, passion, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Explore our full range of award-winning balsamic vinegars and innovative balsamic pearls. When you choose Sticky Balsamic, you're choosing products that have been recognized for manufacturing excellence at the highest level.
Thank You
Thank you to bX Networking and the bX Business xCellence Awards for this incredible honor. We're proud to be recognized as a winner in the Manufacturing Products category alongside exceptional businesses from around the world.
Thank you to our customers who have supported us on this journey, to our retail and foodservice partners who stock our products, and to our suppliers who help us maintain the quality standards that make awards like this possible.
Most importantly, thank you to our team whose dedication to manufacturing excellence makes every award possible. This recognition belongs to everyone who contributes to creating products we're proud to put our name on.
Here's to continued innovation, quality, and manufacturing excellence in the years ahead. We're just getting started.