Vitale Barberis Canonico

Vitale Barberis Canonico Wool Excellence Award 2023

  • Newcastle
  • November 15th, 2023

Vitale Barberis Canonico has presented its Annual Wool Excellence Award for 2023. After nearly 200 years of dedication to the highest standards of Saxon wool production, the Taylor family of Winton in Tasmania have been honoured as the winners.

The Award was held on Saturday November 11th 2023 at Roundhouse restaurant, positioned on the rooftop at the Crystalbrook Kingsley hotel. Overlooking Newcastle’s city, harbour, coastline and beyond, the venue was chosen in commemoration of 10 years since the final wool sales held in Newcastle. The prestigious event was attended by Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC) representatives Alessandro Barberis Canonico (VBC CEO), Anselmo Palumbo (VBC CFO) and Davide Fontaneto (VBC Raw Material Procurement Manager), VBC Wool representatives Andrew Raeber (Managing Director), Phoebe Croyle (Marketing Manager) and Steph Boyce (Wool Buyer), Wool Excellence Club members from NSW, Victoria and Tasmania and industry representatives.

The annual Award recognizes and celebrates VBC’s Wool Excellence Club members and their dedication to Saxon wool production, highlighting their commitment to superior quality, animal welfare, sustainability, and innovation.