Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2022: Congratulations to this year’s medal winners
It’s time to celebrate great New Zealand food products with the announcement of 2022 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards medal winners.
Photos: Jay Creaghan/Manic Photography
In what has been hailed as ‘the most exciting year of the Awards to date’ 218 medal winners have been recognised this year’s Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
Winners span the length of Aotearoa from Northland to Southland and its breadth, from the West Coast over to the Chatham Islands. Additionally they represent a vast range of locally harvest, grown and made foods including mushrooms, meat, preserves, drinks, ice cream and sweets. Results follow two days of judging at Homeland in Auckland earlier in May. Seventy-one percent of all of the more than 300 entries received an accolade with 78 Gold Medals, 86 Silver Medals and 56 Bronze Medals awarded.
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- Award judges in deliberation mode.
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- The perks of being a judge of outstanding food and drinks.
From its first year in 2017, one element which has set the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards apart is that each entry is assessed for sustainability with these marks contributing to the final score along with points from tasting and brand story.
Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards organisers Kathie Bartley and Nicola McConnell encouraged Kiwi food lovers to seek out for winning produce which they’ll recognise by distinctive Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. “These medals are consumers’ guarantee that product is harvested, grown or made in Aotearoa and it’s been assessed by experts who recognise it as one the best”, Kathie said.
Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards organisers Kathie Bartley and Nicola McConnell.
Gold, Medal winners are in consideration for the Champions and Special Awards winners which will be announced at the Champions Party 2022 on Tuesday 21 June 2022 at Mantells in Auckland. NZ Life & Leisure July/August issue will feature stories on the Supreme Champion and Category Champions written by ONZFPA judge and NZ Life & Leisure Taste Editor, Lucy Corry. Look out for it on sale from Monday, 27 June 2022.
2022 OUTSTANDING NZ FOOD PRODUCER AWARDS MEDAL WINNERS
Gold Medals
FARRO EARTH CATEGORY GOLD MEDALS
4 and 20 Bakery, Country Sourdough Loaf
4 and 20 Bakery, Organic Par Baked Ciabatta
Augustines of Central, Rhubarb in Rose
Black Doris, Plant Based Dessert Bar Chocolate Truffle
Banu’s, Chilli Oil
Cassia at Home, Makhani Sauce
Fix & Fogg, Choc Berry Everything Butter
Forty Thieves, Keto Butter Original
Foundry Chocolate, Anamalai Estate, India 70%
Foundry Chocolate, Semuliki Forest, Uganda 70%
Foundry Chocolate, Kilombero Valley, Tanzania 70%
Hill Road Orchard, Finger Limes
J. Friend and Co, Uncut Raw Comb Honey of Aotearoa
Maungatapere Native Mushrooms, Maungatapere Mushrooms
Mandys, Horseradish Pure
Mandys, Horseradish Sauce
Martinborough Jelly Co, Pinot Noir Grape Jelly
Makikihi Fries, Two Scoops of Jacket Fries
Minghettis – Black Barley Bread
Nut Brothers Peanut Butter, Probiotic & Cranberry
Opito Bay Salt Co. Opito Bay Natural Sea Salt
Opito Bay Salt Co. Opito Bay Rosemary Sea Salt
Paneton Bakery, Ready To Bake Paris Sourdough Loaf
Paradise Preserves, Raspberry Jam
Piece of Cake, Vegan Meringues
Proper Snack Foods, Proper Crisps Big Cut
Raptor Naturals, Lucky Kentucky Rub
Raptor Naturals, Handle The Jandal Rub
Robbies Artisan Collection Noir Gärlik, Black Garlic Sauce Gluten Free
Salty River Farm, Baby Leaf Lettuce with Edible Flowers
Shirl & Moss Chocolate, Stoneground Espresso 67% Dark Chocolate Bar
The Clareville Bakery, Durum Wheat Sourdough
The Taipa Salt Pig, Citrus Zest Sea Salt
Wild Delicious, Kimchi Original
Wise Boys, Vegan Smoky Chipotle Aioli
LABEL & LITHO DRINK CATEGORY GOLD MEDALS
Foundry Chocolate – Single Origin Drinking Chocolate – Kilombero Valley, Tanzania 70%
Foundry Chocolate – Single Origin Drinking Chocolate – Pinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu 70%
Hill Road Orchard, Fresh Orange Juice
EMERSON’S DAIRY CATEGORY GOLD MEDALS
Bellefield Butter Co, Craft Cultured Butter – Honey and Lemon
Durham Farms , Certified Organic A2 Jersey Whole Milk
Farm Fresh South, Raw Milk
Farm Fresh South, Whole Pasteurised Milk
Jersey Girl Organics, A2 Jersey Milk
Lewis Road Creamery, 10 Star Butter
Lewis Road Creamery, Premium Garlic and Parsley Butter
Little ‘Lato, Roasted Hazelnut
Momojo, Real Kefir, Natural
Momojo, Real Kefir, Strawberry
Nieuwenhuis Farmstead Cheese, Marinated Cloud – Fresh Goat Cheese in oil
Emerson’s Dairy-Free Gold Medals
Little Island Creamery, Nice Blocks Feijoa
Little ‘Lato, Banoffee
Little ‘Lato, Oat Milk Latte
GIESEN PADDOCK CATEGORY GOLD MEDALS
Alliance Group, Pure South Lamb
Alliance Group, Pure South Handpicked Beef – 55 Days Aged
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Size 14 Whole Chicken
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Chicken Nibbles
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Chicken Thighs
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Marinated Butterfly Chicken
L’Authentique, Chicken & Duck Parfait
L’Authentique, Filet Mignon – Garlic
L’Authentique, Truffle Mushroom Parfait
Matangi Angus Beef, Hawkes Bay, Bone In Ribeye- Tomahawk Steak
Middlehurst Delivered, Lamb Rack
Middlehurst Delivered, Oyster Shoulder
Middlehurst Delivered, Lamb Short Ribs
Middlehurst Delivered, Ribeye
Middlehurst Delivered, Backstrap
Middlehurst Delivered, Rump (cap on)
Premium Game, Wild Venison Fillet
Zaroa, Pohutukawa Smoked Black Origin Wagyu Beef Taranaccio
Eggs
Chester Road, Premium Free Range Eggs
Durham Farms, Certified Organic Mixed Grade Eggs
Olliff Farm, Premium Pasture Eggs
Whangaripo Valley, Traditional Free Range Eggs
SEAFOOD NEW ZEALAND WATER CATEGORY GOLD MEDALS
Akaroa Salmon, Manuka Hot Smoked Fillet
Chatham Island Food Co & The West Coast Pie Co, Pāua Pies
Chatham Island Food Co, Chatham Blue
Chatham Island Food Co, Pure Pāua Mince
Silver Medals
FARRO EARTH CATEGORY SILVER MEDALS
Alibaba, Alibaba Falafel Mix
Arabello, Peanut Marble
Augustines of Central, Pickled Asparagus
Augustines of Central, Black Doris Jam
Blue Frog, Keto Almond, Peanut & Raspberry
Branch Creek Honey, Branch Creek Creamed Clover Blend Honey
Cassia at Home, Korma Sauce
Cassia at Home, Karahi Sauce
Culley’s Kitchen, Pickle Mustard
Culley’s Kitchen, Pesto Mayo
Curious Croppers, Summer Medley
Curious Croppers, Large Heirloom Medley
Foundry Chocolate, Pinalum, Malekula Island, Vanuatu 70%
Fix & Fogg, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Fix & Fogg, Almond Everything Butter
Greytown Honey, New Zealand Eco Honey Manuka Honey
Hubbards Legendary Locals, Hawke’s Bay Stonefruit & Vanilla
Jimmy’s Craft Foods, Kiwi Bushmans Wild Game BBQ Sauce – Hot
Kitchen Window, Central Otago Apple & Date Chutney
Mason Brothers, Mason Brothers Manuka Blend Honey MGO 50+
Miel de Collines, Rewarewa Honey
Miel de Collines, Kanuka Honey
Monsflavours, Dish Delicious Spice Blend
Mumma Bear, Berry Best Granola
Omahu Valley Citrus, Citron Marmalade
Opito Bay Salt Co. Smoked Chilli Sea Salt
Opito Bay Salt Co. Black Garlic Sea Salt
Pt Chev Cookies, Salted Caramel Cookies
Paneton Bakery, Ready to Bake Cinnamon Swirls
Peanut Brittle Retro NZ, Peanut Brittle (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Proper Snack Foods, Proper Tortilla Chilli Lime
Proper Snack Foods, Proper Crisps Barbeque Rub
Remarkable Chocolate, Organic 39% Milk Chocolate Bar, Chopped Almonds & Sea Salt
Remarkable Chocolate, Organic 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Remarkable Chocolate, Dark Chocolate S’mores Kit
Secret Kiwi Kitchen, Triple Fudge Brownie Mix with White & Dark Chocolate Chips
Shirl & Moss, Single Estate 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Shirl & Moss, Hazelnut, Orange & Sea Salt 52% Dark Chocolate Bar
Sweetree Honey, Sweetreee Kirikiriroa
Tartan Sari, Spicy Zucchini Pickle
Taste of the Alps, The Cocky, Black Doris Plum & Horseradish Relish
Taste of the Alps, The Fisherman, Bread & Butter Pickle
The Hemp Butter Co, Vanilla Hazel Hemp Butter
The Nut Baron, Caramelised Almonds (Gingerbread)
The Nut Baron, Fiery Almonds (Chilli)
Waiheke Herbs, Native Organic Herb Salt
Wise Boys, Vegan Sriracha Mayo
Zeke’s Gold, Candied Jalapenos
LABEL & LITHO DRINK CATEGORY SILVER MEDALS
Barker’s of Geraldine, Premium Mixer Soda Syrup NZ Apple & Elderflower
Clover Ferments, Clover Ferments and Fermented Beetroot Tonic
Daily Good Immunity Shots, Organic Fijian Ginger
Daily Good Immunity Shots, Organic Fijian Turmeric
Tempus Tonics, Daily ACV Tonic – Berry
The Tea Thief, Tickety Brew
Taipa Oceanwater, Fresh Water – from seawater
West Coast Cocoa, Peppermint Hot Chocolate
West Coast Cocoa, Dark Deluxe Hot Chocolate
EMERSON’S DAIRY CATEGORY SILVER MEDALS
Bellefield Butter Co, Craft Cultured Butter – Truffle
Gelissimo, Musang King Gelato
Lewis Road Creamery, Lemon and Gin Botanicals Ice Cream
Little ‘Lato, Hahei Honey & Cathedral Cove Macadamia
Tex-As Salsas, Verde Drizz
ViaVio, Burrata
Wooden Spoon Boutique Freezery, Churros
Wooden Spoon Boutique Freezery, Boysenberry Cheesecake
Emerson’s Dairy-Free Silver Medals
Little Island Creamery, Chocolate Ice Cream
PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, Damson Plum Sorbet
GIESEN PADDOCK SILVER MEDALS
Aotea Organics, Organic Lamb Salami
Beard Brothers, Beef and Bull Dust
Beard Brothers, Venison Ram Rod
Beard Brothers, Pork Rib Rocker
Harmony, Free Range Porkies Sausages
Harmony, Free Range Pork Mince
Harmony, Free Range Pork Chop
Harmony, Harmony Free Range Pork & Crackle
L’Authentique, Coppa – Cured Pork Scotch Fillet
L’Authentique, Toulouse
L’Authentique, Chorizo
Matangi Angus Beef, Hawkes Bay, Flat Iron Steaks
The West Coast Pie Company, Wild Nanny Goat Spiced Pie
Zaroa, Kaipara Angus Beef Chorizo Salami
Eggs
Wairarapa Eggs, Mixed Grade
SEAFOOD NEW ZEALAND WATER CATEGORY SILVER MEDALS
Akaroa Salmon, Fresh Salmon Fillet
Blackbeards Smokehouse, Chilli & Lime Smoked Mussels
High Country Salmon, Beetroot Cold Smoked Salmon
Bronze Medals
FARRO EARTH CATEGORY BRONZE MEDALS
Banus SKR, Banu’s Butter Chicken Sauce
Barker’s of Geraldine, Super Fruit Crush – Mix Berry & Chia
Culley’s Kitchen, Picklenaise
Flour and Dough, Oregano Garlic and Sage Beer Bread
Fruney, Creamed Honey with Raspberry
Feliz Wholefoods, Vutter Hemp
Greytown Honey, New Zealand Eco Honey Bush Honey
Harraways, Less Sugar Strawberry Cream
Hubbards Legendary Locals, Waikato & Manawatu Forest Berries & Cacao Granola
Kitchen Window, Central Otago Pear & Fig Chutney
Kitchen Window, Central Otago Apricot & Chilli Chutney
Little Shaggery Farm, Extra Aged Apple Cider Vinegar
Little Shaggery Farm, Plum Vinegar
Little Shaggery Farm, Quince Vinegar
Little Shaggery Farm, Feijoa Vinegar
Molly Woppy, Dark Choc Caramel Popcorn Artisan Cookies
Bernie’s Bakery, The Mighty Garlic Ciabatta
Mummy’s Yummys, Coconut Creams
Mummy’s Yummys, Lemon Moments
Mummy’s Yummys, Nan’s Jammy Tarts
Noodlechick, Meat No Meat Dumplings – Chicken and Corn
Nut Brothers, Peanut Butter Super 7 Seeds
Opito Bay Salt Co, Furikake
Proper Snack Foods, Proper Sweets & Beets
Raglan Food Co, Vegan Aioli
Raglan Food Co, Vegan Mayo
Rebel Bakehouse, Low Carb Max Bagels
Rebel Bakehouse, Three Cheese Bagels
Remarkable Chocolate, Organic 56% Dark Chocolate Bar – Mint & Crispy Wafer
Robbies, Artisan Honey + Balsamic Pickled Onions
Secret Kiwi Kitchen, White Chocolate Blondie Mix
Shirl & Moss, Fig & Nib 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
Shirl & Moss, Toasted Milk 50% Milk Chocolate Bar
Sweetree Honey, Ohinewai Honey
Tex-As Salsas, Salsa Roja
Wild Rimurimu, Kelp Salt and Bush Peppers
LABEL & LITHO DRINK CATEGORY BRONZE MEDALS
Barker’s of Geraldine, Premium Mixer Soda Syrup Pink Grapefruit & Lemon
Daily Good Immunity Shots, Organic Blackcurrant
Friendly Fantail, Turmeric & Vanilla Latte
Friendly Fantail, Turmeric & Cacao Latte
Good Cocktail Co, Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Mixer – Margarita
Manawa Honey NZ, Raw Forest Honey & Lime Infusion
Monsflavours, Turmeric Latte
Pete’s Natural, Feijoa Lemonade
Wild Delicious, Raspberry Ginger Lemon Water Kefir
Wild Delicious, Peppermint Lime Kawakawa Water Kefir
EMERSON’S DAIRY CATEGORY BRONZE MEDALS
Grinning Gecko Cheese Co, Black Truffle Dip
Lewis Road Creamery, Lactose Free Chocolate Milk
Emerson’s Dairy-Free Bronze Medals
PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, Lime Sorbet
PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, Dark Belgian Chocolate Sorbet
GIESEN PADDOCK CATEGORY BRONZE MEDALS
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Chicken Breast (skin off)
Bostock Brothers Organic Free Range Chicken, Lemongrass and Lime Spicy Thai Chicken Sausages
Harmony, Free Range Pork Belly
L’Authentique, Chicken & Bacon Sausages
Premium Game, Manuka Smoked Wild Goat Bacon
Traiteur, Wild Venison Terrine
WATER CATEGORY BRONZE MEDALS
No Bronze Medals awarded
