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Enter the 2026 Outstanding Food Producer Awards

Become part of Aotearoa’s outstanding food community by entering the Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026 by Friday 20 February 2026. Top products earn the right to add medals to their packaging so food lovers know they are NZ-made and taste outstanding!

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Matangi Lamb Rack
Matangi Lamb Rack

A dish that shouts “new growth” – tender, juicy lamb on its bones, new potatoes, spring greens and sorrel. Robust garden sorrel adds depth and hints of lemon to a dish that is all freshness and lightness. Outstanding Food Editor, Kathy Paterson allows two-three lamb cutlets per person, adding that if your family or friends have a larger appetite, then allow four cutlets. 

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Grilled Oakley’s Baby Golden Gourmets and A Bit Dressy, Epic Green Herby Dressing
Grilled Oakley’s Baby Golden Gourmets and A Bit Dressy, Epic Green Herby Dressing

OFPA Food Editor, Kathy Paterson reckons there must be a bit of the Irish in her as she is a true potato lover. ‘Boiled, chipped and cooked until crisp in oil or butter is a winner, but so is this more substantial and interesting potato dish’, Kathy says.

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Kiwi Quinoa Filled Heirloom Tomatoes
Kiwi Quinoa Filled Heirloom Tomatoes

These knockout ripe heirloom tomatoes are so flavoursome filled with cooked Kiwi Quinoa and Pinoli pine nuts with a hit of garlic and hints of fresh thyme. Outstanding Food Editor Kathy Paterson says they are one of her favourite companions with hot or cold lamb chops.

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Mind Your Temper

 
 

Meet your {Outstanding} Maker:

THE CHATHAM ISLAND FOOD CO

 

The Chatham Island Food Company provides some of Aotearoa’s best quality internationally-acclaimed kaimoana.

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Featured {Outstanding} Makers

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Conscious Valley
Conscious Valley
Kiwi Quinoa
Kiwi Quinoa
Anthea Non-Alcoholic
Anthea Non-Alcoholic
There were 2 gold awards for @littlelato at the Outstanding NZ Food producers Awards. Choose between the rich Peanut Butter or the refreshing Mango Lassi - oh and both are dairy free!
Venison at its best! Mix up your dinnertime by trying award-winning venison steaks from @premiumgamemeats
Sip on 2023 Drink Champion @petesnaturalnz while doing your part for the planet! Pete’s use fresh, local natural ingredients and bottle everything in their solar-powered factory - their dedication to sustainability is next-level. They use frui
We all love things that are perfectly imperfect, right? That's why you'll love @perfectlyimperfectpizza handmade, woodfired pizza bases - some may not be perfectly round but they taste perfect! The range includes fully prepared Kids, Meat, Vegetaria
Want to spoil the vegan in your life with a treat guaranteed to be delicious? For melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bliss, it’s impossible to look past Mind Your Temper exquisite creations. Every bonbon is a miniature work of art and a flavour bomb