Raw food manufacturer earns three major business awards

Laila Gampfer, founder of raw food manufacturer Rawsome has earned three major business awards in th…

Laila Gampfer, founder of raw food manufacturer Rawsome has earned three major business awards in the past month including; Best Start-Up at the Telstra WA Australian Business Awards, the Outstanding New Business award and Excellence in Enterprise & Innovation award at the Fremantle Business Awards, as well as a commendation in the start-up category at the 2014 Business News Rising Star Awards.

In addition, Rawsome’s Carawmel Slice has been named a finalist in the Snack Food category for the 2014 Food Magazine Awards which will take place in Sydney this August.

Commenting on her recent achievements, Gampfer says that her success stems from the dedication of her team.

“My team at Rawsome is full of passionate, hard-working people and these awards are wonderful recognition of the effort that has helped drive the business since it started,” Gampfer said.

“Our stockists, customers and the community have supported us along the way, believing in our vision and positively reinforcing our business journey.”

After being diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2010 and looking for gluten-free alternatives to fit with her nutritional plan, Gampfer established Rawsome to create raw food versions of sweet conventional products.

Created in a commercial kitchen in North Fremantle, Rawsome’s products can now be found in over 100 independent cafes and retail outlets across Perth as well as several IGA stores, and more recently has expanded its reach to independent cafes in Melbourne.

“​Setting up a small business can be personally and professionally rewarding but a great deal of motivation and drive are required,” Gampfer said.

“It takes leadership, time, courage and grit to establish a business and it can be relentless with many sacrifices along the way. But with external support, both emotional and professional, and a clear focus and direction for the business, the rewards do come.”

Food Magazine recently featured Rawsome in an article about raw foods trends.