Judging Process

How the judging works

Judging is made on the following criteria.

 PRODUCT: Aroma, flavour, consistency, quality, visual appearance, innovation, innovation (75%).

SUSTAINABILITY: Sustainable business practices in producing the product (15%). 

BRAND STORY/ORIGINALITY: The story of your brand, how you got here, where you’re going, what makes your product original and demonstrates your passion. Packaging, if applicable, is also considered as part of this score. (10%).

With around 200 NZ grown, harvested and made products to assess judging is a big exercise in logistics. Our thanks to the army of stewards and judges who make it happen.