The ninth ABC delicious. Produce Awards were held last night at Kitchen by Mike with renowned chefs, producers and food industry leaders in attendance. The awards celebrate the country’s most outstanding ingredients, inspiring small and sustainable producers, farmers’ markets, innovators, regional chefs and more.
The awards are the product of readers’ nominations and the panel of national chef judges, Christine Manfield, Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Guillaume Brahimi and Shannon Bennett as well as industry experts.
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Guests enjoyed canapés that showcased some of the winners and finalists, as well as Brown Brothers Wines, 666 Tasmanian Vodka and Rocks Brewing beer before the winners in each category were announced by host Simon Marnie.
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Coorong Wild Seafood, SA
HALL OF FAME
Blackmore Wagyu Beef, Vic
Holy Goat Cheese La Luna, Vic
Mondo White Rocks Veal, WA
BEST NEW PRODUCT
Snowy River Station, Sea Spray, Vic
FROM THE PADDOCK
Warialda Belted Galloways, Grass-fed Heritage Beef, Vic (Primary)
San Jose Smallgoods, Wagyu Bresaola, SA (Artisan)
FROM THE EARTH
Snowy River Station, Sea Spray, Vic (Primary)
Daintree Vanilla & Spice, Ground Cinnamon, Qld (Artisan)
FROM THE DAIRY
The Butter Factory Myrtleford, Creme Fraiche, Vic (Primary)
Pyengana Dairy Company, Tasty Cheddar (12+ months), Tas (Artisan)
FROM THE SEA
Coorong Wild Seafood, Coorong Yellow-eye Mullet, SA (Primary)
Brilliant Food, Smoked Kingfish, NSW (Artisan)
OUTSTANDING INNOVATION
Paroo Premium Kangaroo, Macro Meats, SA
OUTSTANDING FARMERS’ MARKET
SAGE Farmers Market Moruya, NSW
OUTSTANDING FOOD STORE
Pino’s Dolce Vita Fine Foods & Cooking School, NSW
OUTSTANDING REGION
The Barossa, SA
OUTSTANDING REGIONAL CHEF
Dan Hunter, Brae Restaurant, Vic
ABC LOCAL RADIO COMMUNITY AWARD
Mike and Gayle Quarmby, Outback Pride Project
MAGGIE BEER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN FOOD
John Susman, Fishtales
The complete story with the full list of winners and medallists will be in the July issue of delicious. magazine, on sale from Thursday July 17, 2014.
