FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 PRODUCE AWARDS

ABC DELICIOUS. MAGAZINE (JUNE ISSUE) PRESS RELEASE The finalists for the 2010 Produce Awards have been announced in the June issue of ABC delicious. magazine, on sale Wednesday May 19, 2010. All entrants were shortlisted by a panel of Australia’s leading chefs from around the nation before being presented to the national judges. This year, judging took place over two days at Justin North’s Becasse restaurant in Sydney, where our six national judges gathered to critique produce from the categories - earth, dairy, paddock and sea. The two days of judging uncovered an abundance of quality from some of Australia’s top producers. The national judging panel comprises some of Australia’s most respected chefs, including:

- Maggie Beer (Patron of the Produce Awards) - Matt Moran (ARIA Restaurant, NSW & QLD) - Philip Johnson (E’cco Bistro, QLD) - Cheong Liew (ex The Grange, SA) - Alla Wolf-Tasker (The Lake House, VIC) - Neil Perry (Rockpool, NSW & VIC)

"The 2010 Produce Awards have brought to light some great new producers in Australia. We have also seen some great innovations from producers that have been involved over the past 5 years. We continue to see new ways these small producers are preserving the environment, creatively using the by-product of their production methods to create new products, and improving their packaging and distribution methods to decrease their environmental footprint. There is no doubt this is an exciting time for Australian produce." – Libby Travers, Produce Awards Project Manager Since launching in 2005, the Produce Awards have encouraged, showcased and rewarded Australian producers, building awareness of culinary regions and recognising fresh, seasonal food that is produced with integrity. Now in their fifth year, the Produce Awards have received the growing support from producers, chefs and readers, reinforcing the growing demand for information about quality Australian produce. The winners of the 2010 Produce Awards will be announced in the August issue of ABC delicious. magazine released on July 20, 2010. Please find below a full list of the 2010 Produce Awards finalists and a state-specific list including all 2010 finalists from Victoria, the state judges and the 2009 Victorian winners and medalists. If you would like to talk to this year’s finalists, the state judges or past winners to learn more about what they do and how the awards have impacted on their business, please contact Sally Burleigh Public Relations.

For further information on the 2010 delicious. Produce Awards please contact Sally Burleigh Sarah Mansell P: (02) 9555 2285 P: (02) 9555 2285 M: 0419 516 889 M: 0422 909 972 E: sally@sbpr.com.au E: sarah@sbpr.com.au

2010 Produce Awards Finalists FROM THE EARTH

- Daylesford Organics (organic vegetables) - SunSalt (Murray River salt) - Garlic 'n' More (garlic) - Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens (certified organic fruit) - Mal Deveson Moondarra (organic blueberries) - Angelica Organic Farm (garlic) - Darling Mills Farms (herbs and salad leaves) - Li-Sun Mushrooms (mixed exotic mushrooms) - Cuttaway Creek (raspberries, vinegar, sauce & jam) - Bauers Organic Farm (organic vegetables) - Richard Mohan's Pimentos (pimentos) - Olivfresh (olives) - Tas-Saff (saffron) - Miellerie (honey) - Tasmanian Honey Company (honey) - Mardo Farm (avocados) - Olio Bello (olive oil) - Australian Caper Company (capers)

FROM THE DAIRY

- Woodside Cheese Wrights (cheese) - Meredith Dairy (cheese) - Milawa Blue Cheese (cheese) - Yarra Valley Dairy (marinated chevre) - Gallo Galozola (cheese) - Grandvewe Cheese (chevre, lamancha) - Bannister Downs (cream) - Holy Goat (organic goat’s cheese) - Ringwould Dairy (cheese)

FROM THE SEA

- Wild River Farmed Seafood (saltwater Barramundi) - Pristine Oyster Farm (kuramato oysters) - Penola Springs Caviar (caviar) - Kinkawooka Shellfish (mussels and prawns) - Oss Eels (eels) - Yarra Valley Caviar (caviar) - Seafarm Pty Ltd (sashimi grade crystal bay prawns) - Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture (black tiger prawns) - Spanner Crabs Noosa (crab meat) - Spring Bay Seafoods (shellfish, mussels, cocktail abalone) - Woodbridge Smokehouse (trout, smoked salmon) - Southern Australian Seafood (green-lip abalone)

2010 Produce Awards Finalists (continued) FROM THE PADDOCK

- Westridge Rabbit (rabbit) - Mayura Station (wagyu)

- Seven Hills – Tallarook (goat meat and smallgoods) - Western Plains Free Range Pork (pork) - Sher Wagyu (wagyu) - Fernliegh Farms (pork, chorizo) - Wurrook Superfine Prime (lamb) - Warialda Belted Galloway (100% grass fed beef, bresaola) - Blackmore (wagyu) - Gundooee Organics (grass-fed organic Wagyu beef) - Macleay Valley Rabbits (rabbit) - Cornucopia (eggs) - Redgate Farm (Jurassic Quail) - Mirrool Creek Lamb (pastured fed lamb) - Silverwood Organics (organically grown lamb) - Lenah Game Meats (wallaby) - Arkady Lambs (wiltshire lamb) - Mondo White Rocks (veal) - Chianina Beef (grass-fed beef)

Produce Awards 2010

Background Information

ABC delicious. magazine is thrilled to be the new home of the Produce Awards for 2010, beginning with the April issue. Since launching in 2005, the Produce Awards have established a leading position within the industry, uncovering outstanding Australian primary producers. The ABC delicious. Produce Awards encourage, showcase and reward Australian producers, build awareness of culinary regions, and recognise fresh, seasonal food that is produced with integrity. Now in their fifth year, the positive response to the Produce Awards and the support of producers, chefs and readers reinforce the growing demand for information and quality Australian produce. All entrants were shortlisted by a panel of Australia’s leading chefs from around the nation before being presented to the national judges. This year, judging took place over two days at Justin North’s Becasse restaurant in Sydney where our six national judges gathered to critique produce from the categories - earth, dairy, paddock and sea. The national judging panel comprises some of Australia’s most respected chefs including:-

- Maggie Beer (Patron of the Produce Awards) - Matt Moran (ARIA Restaurant, NSW & QLD) - Philip Johnson (E’cco Bistro, QLD)

- Cheong Liew (ex The Grange, SA) - Alla Wolf-Tasker (The Lake House, VIC) - Neil Perry (Rockpool, NSW & VIC)

The judging days uncovered a variety of new produce, trends and old favorites from the finest wagyu beef and handmade cheeses to vibrant olive oils and sparkling fresh seafood. “We’re thrilled at delicious. to be part of the Produce Awards for 2010. The judging day for the finalists was inspiring, seeing so many world-class ingredients come in from around the country for our panel of judges to try. It’s so important that we recognise our small producers for what they bring to the Australian food scene.” Valli Little Each year the awards acknowledge those who are committed to quality and consistency in what they grow and create, along with consumers and suppliers who promote small producers through restaurants, providores and the large and small markets nationwide. The awards cover 12 different categories including:

- From the Paddock - From the Dairy - From the Earth - From the Sea- The Regional Award - Best Farmers’ Market - Use of Regional Produce by a Chef - Best Supplier/Providore - Producer Of The Year - The Slow Food Award for Sustainability and Heritage - Best New Product - Consistently Excellent Product

ABC delicious. magazine will announce winners and medalists on the evening of Monday, July 19, 2010.

VICTORIA – JUDGES & 2009 WINNERS & MEDALISTS 2010 VICTORIAN FINALISTS NATIONAL JUDGES From the Earth - Daylesford Organics (fruit and vegetables) Maggie Beer (Patron of the Produce Awards) From the Earth – SunSalt (Murray River salt) Matt Moran (ARIA Restaurant, NSW & QLD) From the Earth - Garlic 'n' More (garlic) Philip Johnson (E’cco Bistro, QLD) From the Earth - Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens (certified organic fruit) Cheong Liew (ex The Grange, SA) From the Earth - Mal Deveson Moondarra (organic blueberries) Alla Wolf-Tasker (The Lake House, VIC) From the Earth - Angelica Organic Farm (garlic) Neil Perry (Rockpool, NSW & VIC) From the Dairy - Meredith Dairy (fromage frais) From the Dairy - Milawa Blue Cheese (cheese) From the Dairy - Yarra Valley Dairy (marinated chevre) From the Dairy – Holy Goat (organic goat’s cheese)

From the Paddock - Seven Hills – Tallarook (goat meat and smallgoods) From the Paddock - Western Plains Free Range Pork (pork) From the Paddock - Sher Wagyu (wagyu) From the Paddock - Fernliegh Farms (pork, chorizo) From the Paddock - Wurrook Superfine Prime (lamb) From the Paddock - Warialda Belted Galloway (100% grass fed, rare breed, bresaola) From the Paddock - Blackmore (wagyu) From the Paddock – Chianina Beef (grass-fed beef) From the Sea - Oss Eels (eels) From the Sea - Yarra Valley Caviar (caviar) STATE JUDGES FROM VICTORIA

- Matt Wilkinson - Circa, The Prince - Paul Wilson - Mr Wilson Consulting

NATIONAL JUDGES FROM VICTORIA

- Neil Perry - Rockpool Bar & Grill - Alla Wolf-Tasker - The Lake House

For your reference please find included the list of the 2009 winners and medalists from Victoria. If there is any interest in interviewing past winners/medalists to discuss the impact the awards has had on their business please contact Sally Burleigh Public Relations, who will arrange this for you. 2009 WINNERS FROM VICTORIA

- From the Dairy / Producer of the year – Holy Goat La Luna - From the Earth – Daylesford Organics Heirloom Vegetables - The Regional Award (joint winner) - Daylesford Macedon - Consistently Excellent Product – Blackmore Wagyu - Outstanding use of regional produce by a chef – Dan Hunter, Royal Mail Hotel

2009 MEDALISTS FROM VICTORIA

- From the Earth – Murray River Salt - From the Dairy – Meredith Dairy - From the Paddock – Blackmore Wagyu - From the Paddock – Castricum Brothers Lamb - From the Paddock – Daylesford Organics Eggs - From the Paddock – Glenloth Free Range - From the Paddock – Green Eggs - From the Paddock – Sher Wagyu

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