SUPREME CHAMPION & GIESEN PADDOCK CHAMPION

Bostock Brothers, were named 2020 Supreme Champion and Giesen Wines Paddock Champion for their Organic Whole Chicken.

Hawke’s Bay brothers Ben and George Bostock pride themselves on letting their chickens grow naturally, feeding them home-grown organic maize and giving them longer, happier lives. As well as how they grow their chooks it’s what they don’t do which adds to flavour. Bostock’s chicken is free of chemicals and antibiotics and when it comes to processing their product does not receive chlorine baths. The judges raved about the product saying, ‘Outstanding flavour, succulent and delicious.’

Label & Litho Drink Champion; Forage & Ferment, Wild Kefir, Ginger Root

A crisp beverage with a light spritz. The judges said, “Great natural ginger aroma. Perfect for those that like ginger but not sweet ginger. We would buy.”

Farro Earth Champion; Fix & Fogg, Everything Butter

An innovative blend of hemp, chia, sesame, sunflower, flaxseed and pumpkin seed with peanuts and almonds. Judges praised its delicious, roasty aroma and balanced flavours

Seafood New Zealand Water Champion; AHIA, Freshly Smoked Kahawai Manuka Honey

The judges were won over from the first bite saying; ‘Beautifully moist…moreish…a good honest Kiwi fish celebrated and treated with love.’

Emerson’s Dairy Champion; Pure NZ Ice Cream, Boysenberry Ice Cream

Gluten and peanut free, made from Nelson boysenberrie and delicious! Judges praised its natural boysenberry flavour and creamy texture complaining ‘it’s difficult to resist’.

NZ Life & Leisure Spirit of New Zealand Award; Clevedon Herbs & Produce

The special accolade recognises the 15-year journey the Tregidga family have taken developing a thriving fresh herb and vegetable box business based in Clevedon. The third generation of the Tregidga family to make horticulture a way of life , Liz is in charge of growing and her sister Amy looks after marketing. Their parents Phil and Jenny still work on the farm and help with the local farmers’ markets. The judges noted Clevedon Herbs & Produce excellent commitment to sustainability through both environmental and social practices.

Outstanding Sustainability Champion; Raglan Food Co

The sustainability judges said Raglan Food Co ‘has impressive sustainability initiatives across the whole business’. Raglan Coconut Yoghurt - Boysenberry and Raglan Food Co Organic Blackcurrant & Vanilla Gourmet Yoghurt both received Silver Medals in the Awards.

FMCG Business New Product Champion; Blue Frog, Manuka Honey & Hemp Heart Probiotic Porridge.

According to the judges this is ‘porridge with attitude and panache! It seems like Blue Frog founder Scotty Baragwanath has achieved his vision to make the ‘world's best tasting cereal’ showcasing taste and health.

Freshco.nz New Business Champion; Foundry Chocolate

Foundry Chocolate was established by David and Janelle Herrick in September 2018, it focus is bean-to-bar chocolate using only single-origin cacao beans and organic sugar.

Free-From Champion; Zaroa, Pohutakawa Smoked & Sous Vide Cooked Angus Beef Brisket

Zaroa creates unique NZ speciality meats with nothing artificial – no sodium nitrate, gluten, soy preservatives. The judging panel said ‘Delicious…we loved it…great smoky flavours...’.

Coast People’s Choice Outstanding Food Producer, Fern Glen Farm

Chosen by popular vote, Fern Glen Farm’s, Pure Sheep Milk won a Gold Medal in the Awards with the judges saying ‘creamy yet light and easy to drink….rich, delicious, vibrant.' 

Coast People’s Choice Outstanding Farmers’ Market, Otago Farmers’ Market

A favourite with kiwi foodies, chosen by popular vote for the third time - Otago Farmers’ Market hosts up to 75 vendors at Dunedin Railway Station every Saturday morning.

DAIRY 2020 GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Appleby Farms Coffee Ice Cream

Appleby Farms Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Bella Vacca Jerseys Milk

Bellefield Black Garlic Cultured Butter

Charing Cross Sheep Dairy, Marinated Labneh balls

Fernglen Farm, Pure NZ Sheep Milk

Jersey Girl Organics , Organic Full Cream, A2 Jersey milk

Kaikoura Cheese, Laugesen

Pure New Zealand Ice Cream, Boysenberry Ice Cream

Whitestone Cheese Co, Ferry Road Halloumi

Whitestone Cheese Co, Windsor Blue

Whitestone Cheese Co, Vintage Five Forks

Whitestone Cheese Co, Lindis Pass Brie

DAIRY 2020 SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Anabelle Fine Fresh Cheeses, Sheep Fromage Frais

Appleby Farms Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Bellefield Crème Fraîche

Bellefield Brown Butter Ghee

Cranky Goat Provencal

Cranky Goat The Lynton

Nieuwenhuis Farmstead Cheese, Te Aute (Aged Fresh Goat Cheese)

Nieuwenhuis Farmstead Cheese, Marinated Cloud (Fresh Goat Cheese)

Pure New Zealand Ice Cream, Blackcurrant & Coconut Gelato

Waimata Cheese, Sheep Milk Camembert

Whitestone Cheese Co, Mt Domet Double Cream Brie

Whitestone Cheese Co, Vintage Windsor Blue

Whitestone Cheese Co, Aged Airedale

Whitestone Cheese Co, Island Stream

Whitestone Cheese Co, Farmhouse

Wooden Spoon Boutique Freezery, Smokey Pokey Ice Cream

DAIRY 2020 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Bellefield Clotted Cream

Little Farm Goat Dairy, Goat Cheese - Ellie

Little 'Lato Espresso Brownie     

Whitestone Cheese Co, Duntroon 

Whitestone Cheese Co, Shenley Station Blue     

Whitestone Cheese Co, Drunken Windsor Blue - Bourbon

Whitestone Cheese Co, Drunken Windsor Blue - Whiskey

Whitestone Cheese Co, Creamy Havarti

EARTH 2020 GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Clevedon Herbs & Produce, Fresh Seasonal Herb & Produce Box

Blue Frog Breakfast, Manuka Honey & Hemp Heart Probiotic Porridge

Fix & Fogg, Everything Butter

Forty Thieves Chai Spiced Almond with Fruit Pieces

Foundry Chocolate, Masidau Farm, Vanuatu 70%

Foundry Chocolate, Kilombero Valley, Tanzania 70%

Greytown Honey, Manuka Honey - 200+ MGO

Heilala Oak Aged Vanilla Extract

Hunt and Gather Bee Co, Kanuka Honey

Lewis Farms - Whole Berry Strawberry Jam

Little Bird Organics, Good Cookie Double Chocolate Chip

Little Lato, Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Gelato

Paneton Bakery Ready To Use Flaky Pastry

Piece of Cake Peanut Brittle, Chilli and Beer

Pinoli Pine Nuts

Proper Tortilla Chips Cheeza-Peno

Roebuck Farm, Rainbow Mix Microgreens

Totara Cottage Balsamic Cheese Crackers 

EARTH 2020 SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Augustines of Central, Apricot Jam

Blue Frog Breakfast, Black Doris Plum, Dragon Fruit & Coconut

BOOM Hot Sauce 

Creative Cooking, Superseed Crackers - Macadamia Nut

Egmont Honey Manuka UMF 5+ / MGO 85+

Fix & Fogg, Chocolate Almond Butter

Fix & Fogg, Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

Forage & Ferment, Super Seed Kraut

Forty Thieves Peanut Butter Crunchy

Forty Thieves Scorched Almond with Organic Cocoa

Frozen Bliss Coconut Ice Cream, Strawberry Sensation

Foundry Chocolate, Ucayali River, Peru 70%

Go Wild, Chatham Islands Freeze Dried Honey

The Damson Collection, Spicy Damson Plum Ketchup

Good Bugs Kiss Me Kimchi – Hot Vegan Kimchi

Greytown Honey, Manuka Honey 100+ MGO

Greytown Honey, Manuka Honey 400+ MGO

Greytown Honey, Wildflower Honey

Greytown Honey, Clover Honey

Greytown Honey, Rewarewa Honey

Greytown Honey, Kamahi Honey

Hinakura Honey, Aotea Manuka Honey 300+MGO

Kaimai Range Honey, Rewarewa Honey

Kimbella's Candy Old Fashioned Cashew Brittle

Kohkoz, For The Love of Garlic

Kohkoz, Smoky Baba Ghanoush

Kohkoz, Golden Falafel Bites

Little Bird Organics, Good Macaroons Passionfruit Macadamia

Martinborough Jelly Co, Pinot Noir Grape Jelly

Te Mata Figs, Fig Vincotto

Pure Delish, Raspberry Crunch Quinoa Grain-ola

Raglan Coconut Yoghurt, Boysenberry

Raglan Food Co, Organic Blackcurrant & Vanilla

Sweetree Four Brothers Reserve Honey

The Lucky Taco, Sizzlin' Steak Taco Kit

The Muesli Company, Macadamia Gold - Gluten Free Muesli

Waiheke Herbs Asian Herb Spread

EARTH 2020 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Abdal's Gourmet Foods Za'atar

Abdal's Gourmet Foods Shatta

Augustines of Central,Quince & Feijoa Paste

Blue Frog Breakfast, Coco Munch

Forty Thieves Almond Butter Crunchy

Frozen Bliss Coconut Ice Cream Vanilla Bean

Frozen Bliss Coconut Ice Cream Cacao Chocolate

Good Bugs - Ginger Ninja Kimchi

Gourmet Brands NZ, Rempah Ayam Percik

Greytown Honey, Native Honey

Hinakura Honey, Glendhu Multifloral Manuka Honey 80+MGO

Hinakura Honey, Glendryneoch Multifloral honey 75+MGO

Kavita's Kitchen NZ - Tantalizing Madras Fusion     

Kimbella's Candy, Old Fashioned Almond Brittle

Kimbella's Candy, Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Kohkoz, Traditional Hummus

Kohkoz, Garlic Hummus

Little Bird Organics Sea Salt and Thyme Almond Crackers

Molly Woppy Handmade Cranberry Dark Choccy Chunk Artisan Cookies

Proper Tortilla Chips Salted

Something to Crow About Grain Free Breakfast, Walnut, Maple Plum & Hemp

Taste of the Alps, The Hunter, Central Otago Cherry Relish

The Lucky Taco, Chipotle Chicken

The Lucky Taco, Chilli Salt w' Lemon & Lime

The Muesli Company Happy Tum Vegan Bar, Choc Dip

The People’s Pasta – Lentil Ragu Vegan Pasta Meal

The Tasty Vege Co Ltd, Sweet Surprise Orange Pumpkin

PADDOCK 2020 GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Bostock Brothers, Organic Whole Chicken

Bostock Brothers, Chicken Thighs

Bostock Brothers, Chicken Breasts

Coastal Spring Lamb Back Strap

The Neat Meat Company , Harmony Taupo Beef Picanha Steak

Wairarapa Eggs - A Good Egg, Chester Rd Premium Free Range Eggs

Zaroa NZ Pohutakawa Smoked & Sous Vide Cooked Angus Beef Brisket

 PADDOCK 2020 SILVER MEDALS

A Lady Butcher, Free Range Pancetta

A Lady Butcher, Free Range Lardons

Bavaria NZ Fennel Delight, NZ Free-range Pork and Beef sausage

Craft Pâté, Chicken Liver Parfait

First Light Foods, First Light  Wagyu Beef Burgers

First Light Foods, First Light Farm Raised Venison Burgers                                                                                

L’Authentique Truffle & Mushroom Parfait

L’Authentique Chicken & Bacon Sausage

Olliff Farm Premium Pasture Eggs

Premium Game, Manuka Smoked Wild Venison Bacon

Premium Game, Wild Venison Leg Medallions

The Neat Meat Company, Harmony Taupo Manuka Honey & Hickory Beef Sausage

PADDOCK 2020 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Bostock Brothers, Chicken and Tarragon Sausages

Frank's Junior, Porkios with Cheese

Frank's Junior, Porkios

Illy Bites, Traditional Meaty Air Dried Beef Biltong

L’Authentique Fresh Chorizo Sausage

The People’s Pasta, Pork & Fennel Meatballs Pasta Meal Kit

WATER 2020 GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Ngati Porou Fisheries, Ahia Freshly Smoked Kahawai Manuka Honey

Genevieve's, Mahurangi Oyster Mousse

WATER 2020 SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Ngati Porou Fisheries, Ahia Freshly Smoked Gemfish & Citrus Spread

Ngati Porou Fisheries, Ahia Freshly Smoked Trevally Horopito & Pepper

WATER 2020 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Ngati Porou Fisheries, Ahia Freshly Smoked Hoki

Ngati Porou Fisheries, Ahia Freshly Smoked Hoki & Saffron Spread

DRINK 2020 GOLD MEDAL WINNER

Forage & Ferment, Wild Kefir Ginger Root

DRINK 2020 SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

CH'I Ginger Crunch

CH'I Alkaline Source Water

Fleck - Sparkling Mineral Water

Forage & Ferment, Wild Kefir Berry Blush

Heke Homemade Herbals Soothe

Mother and Daughter, Premium Elderflower Cordial

Quarterpast, Q Mint Chocolate

DRINK 2020 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Mother and Daughter, Elderflower and Rhubarb Cordial

Quarterpast, Q Rose Chocolate

Quarterpast, Q Dark Chocolate

Quarterpast, Q Orange Chocolate

Waikirikau Kombucha Te Hotoke Ora (Winter Wellness)

Waikirikau Kombucha Nga Taonga a Papatuanuku (treasures/gifts of the Earth Mother)