Winners
Supreme Winner Award
HEILALA VANILLA
Alcohol Free Vanilla Paste
The judges regarded Heilala Vanilla Alcohol Free Paste as a truly unique New Zealand product that impressed in all aspects of judging – a high-quality and technically innovative solution from a business with a strong moral compass to match. The award-winning vanilla paste provides an alcohol free solution without compromising on taste.
Artisan Award
MIXED ROOTS
"Hot Stuff” Curry Oil
The judges said “Hot Stuff” Curry Oil packs a lot of flavour into a jar using time honoured traditions of “tadka” smoking that have been modernised for scale and to ensure a consistent quality across batches.
The judges were impressed with importance of community: using local wahine to help manufacture the product, sharing processing facilities, and use re-usable packaging and ethically sourced ingredients.
Below Zero Award
EATKINDA
EatKinda Strawberry Swirl
The judges said this innovative dessert puts sustainability at the heart of production. Using cauliflower waste that would have otherwise been destined for landfill, EatKinda have made a delicious frozen dessert with a creamy texture. The packaging is also completely compostable, moving the product towards being fully circular.
Beverage Award
AVATAR
Mānuka Honey Elixir - Lemon & Mixed Berry Flavoured
Our judges said they were initally impressed by Avatar’s macro approach to the Mānuka Honey sector. Especially their long-term approach to both environmental sustainability and developing products that best serve the interests of New Zealand honey producers and consumers alike.
Business Innovation Award
HEILALA VANILLA
The judges praised Heilala Vanilla for being an innovative and proactive business leading the way for consumers. Innovation is reflected in every aspect of product, channel, brand and operations. Heilala Vanilla are a model company with a premium product, doing all they can to extend its positioning in a global market.
Chilled Award
KĀPITI
Succulent Summer Plum Yoghurt
Using leading edge new product development techniques and process technology, commended by the judges, they stated Kāpiti have crafted pure indulgence. Their luscious creamy yoghurt showcases a plum flavour that is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Health and Wellbeing Award
PURE FOOD CO
Tiramisu
The judges applauded the Pure Food Co for creating a well-researched product that adds diversity while remaining steadfast to the all-important focus of enhancing protein and energy needs for their customer group. Designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with swallowing disorders, this is a delicious, easy to eat dessert that is higher in protein and lower in sugar than traditional alternatives.
Lifetime Achievement Award
WATTIE’S
Tomato Sauce
The judging panel couldn’t resist recognising New Zealand’s iconic condiment. Deeply embedded in Kiwi culture for over 80 years, Wattie’s Tomato Sauce has been a firm favourite for Kiwi consumers and at the centre of fond memories.
Novel Award
EATKINDA
EatKinda Mint Choc Bikkie
EatKinda’s Mint Choc Bikkie plant-based frozen dessert was a hit with the judges, who were impressed with the novel use of rescued cauliflower to deliver an innovative alternative. The judges said it really delivered on its indulgent mint flavour and chunky biscuity texture – without a hint of cauliflower!
Pantry Award
HEILALA VANILLA
Alcohol Free Vanilla Paste
The judges commended Heilala Vanilla’s highly innovative product as creating an alcohol free vanilla paste is a true technical challenge. The brand created their latest ‘tasty’ product by using a glycerine-extracted vanilla and creating a formula that achieved a spoonable paste. It provides both industry and consumers with an alcohol free alternative that doesn’t compromise on the delicate and delicious flavour of vanilla.
Primary Sector Award
ROYALBURN
Fine Lamb
The judges were delighted by the tender, succulent lamb, as well as Royalburn Station’s commitment to an integrated and sustainable approach.
Royalburn Fine Lamb is a high quality, dry-aged, 100% pasture-fed NZ lamb specifically bred for its meat-eating qualities. The lambs are born, raised and processed on the Station using their own micro abattoir – it’s a true representation of the ‘paddock to plate’ operation.
Finalists
PRODUCT AWARDS
Artisan Award – Sponsored by Cuisine
allmite gold
allmite gold 250g Mild Chilli
Augustines of Central
Blackcurrants in Cassis
Automatic Bakery
HALF BAKED BREAD - BALSAMIC ONION + FETA
Dona Lou's Goan Cuisine
Dona Lou's Prawn Balchão
Hinterland Food
Certified Organic UMF 20+ Mānuka Honey
Kāpiti
Bridge Street Blue
Mixed Roots
"Hot Stuff" Curry Oil
Robbies by Mrs Pickles
Honey Sloe Gin Pickled Onions 1kg
Royalburn
Fine Lamb
Spice Tree
Chermoula
Below Zero – Sponsored by FoodHQ
Beard Brothers
Beard Brothers Old School Beef Sausage Rolls
Beard Brothers
Beard Brothers Old School Pork Sausage Rolls
EatKinda
EatKinda Strawberry Swirl
Island Gelato Co.
Chocolate & Forest Berry Cake
Naked Nectar
Smoothie Wheel - Morning After
The Pure Food Co
Tiramisu
Wild Nation
Vegetable Bites - Smashed Pea and Mint
Beverage Award – Sponsored by Massey University
AF Drinks
Sparkling Rosé
AVATAR
Mānuka Honey Elixir - Lemon & Mixed Berry Flavoured
Buzz Club
Session Mead - Kāmahi Blossom + Lemon
Future
Future Natural Energy Citrus
Pete's Natural Sodas
Fresh Hop Lemonade
The Wild Fermentary
Bloody Mary Mix
Chilled Award – Sponsored by Countdown
Anchor
Anchor Probiotic+ Mango & Apricot Greek Yoghurt
East West Kitchen
Indian Butter Chicken
East West Kitchen
Massaman Beef Curry
Kāpiti
Succulent Summer Plum Yoghurt
Little Island
Berries Yoghurt 800g
The Collective
Suckies Dairy Free Strawberry
Health and Wellbeing Award – Sponsored by Palmerston North City Council
Anchor
Anchor Probiotic+ Mango & Apricot Greek Yoghurt
Farrah's
Low Carb Keto Wraps
Lucy's Gluten Free
The White One
The Pure Food Co
Tiramisu
Novel Award – Sponsored by New Zealand Food Innovation Network
EatKinda
EatKinda Mint Choc Bikkie
Grater Goods
Carrot Lox
Hinterland Food
Certified Organic UMF 20+ Mānuka Honey
Zamati
Beef Protein - Plain - Reduced Fat
Pantry Award – Sponsored by Countdown
Ceres Organics
Ceres Organics Pea Chips Salt & Vinegar
Culley's Kitchen
Savoury Onion Dip
Farrah's
Low Carb Keto Wraps
Gluten Freedom
Everything Sourdough Bagels
Heilala Vanilla
Alcohol Free Vanilla Paste
NORISH
Blooming Blueberry & Chia Pudding
Stripped Jerky
Sumo Cowboy
TOP Hemp
PATA - Garlic
Primary Sector Award – Sponsored by New Zealand Food Safety
Big Glory Bay
Fresh King Salmon Portions
Royalburn
Autumn Venison Sausage
Royalburn
Fine Lamb
Royalburn
Lamb Farm Sausage
The Collective
Splitz Bickies & Cream
The Collective
Straight Up Sour Cream
Tora Collective
Live Blackfoot Pāua (Abalone)
Tora Collective
Live Crayfish
Product Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by AsureQuality
Edmonds
Baking Powder
Galaxy
Blue Vein Cheese
Wattie's
Tomato Sauce
BUSINESS AWARDS
Business Innovation Award – Sponsored by BNZ
Rescued Kitchen
Royalburn Station
Epic Coffee
Genevieve's
Heilala Vanilla
