THE FOOD CHALLENGE AWARDS FINALISTS FOR 2009
Presenting the finalists for the 2009 Food Challenge Awards.
Foodmagazine wishes the finalists the best of luck to take out these prestigious awards that cover the food and beverage industries of Australia and New Zealand.
This year the number of categories was extended to 12, with an overwhelming number of nominations received.
The awards are being judged independently and will be announced at the Food Challenge Awards night on 29 July 2009 at Doltone House, on Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont.
Contact katherine.hodges@reedbusiness.com.au to book your seats now. See you there!
Alcoholic Beverages – Proudly Sponsored by markem-imaje
Burleigh Brewing Company – Bighead Beer
Mac’s Brewery – Hop Rocker Pilsener
Mac’s Brewery – Spring Tide Lower Carb Lager
Tamborine Mountain Distillery – Hibiscus Liqueur
Tamborine Mountain Distillery – Wattle Toffee Liqueur
Zilzie Wines – Bulloak Wines
Baked Goods – Proudly Sponsored by Newly Weds Foods
Bakers Delight – Mocha Hot Cross Buns
Carman’s Fine Foods – Carman’s Rounds
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises – Chocolate Lava Cake
George Weston Foods – Burgen Grains with Barley
Kez’s Kitchen – Gluten & Dairy Free Melting Moment Biscuits
The Old Colonial Cookie Company – Butterfingers Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread
Confectionery – Proudly Sponsored by Matthews Australasia
Cadbury – Dairy Milk Chocolate Range
Farm By Nature – Cocoa Farm Shiraz Chocolate Barrels
Gran’s Fudge – Rocky Road Fudge
Sweet William – Chocolate Mud Spread
Dairy – Proudly Sponsored by Tronics
A2 Dairy Products Australia – a2 Milk UHT
Dairy Farmers (National Foods) – Rise Smoothies
Frucor Beverages – Moccona Chilled Coffee
La Casa Del Formaggio – Grande Bocconcini
Trampoline Gelato – Lamington Gelato
Health and Wellness – Proudly Sponsored by DSM – Food/Nutritional
Green Monkey – Organic Baby Food
Kakadu International – Kakadu Juice
Morlife – Goji’antiox Porridge
Pudding Lane – Gluten Free Plus
Splish Organic – Splish Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The Organic Fine Food Company – KidSnaK
Meat and Smallgoods – Proudly Sponsored by Columbit
Baiada Poultry – Lilydale Free Range Dining
Farmer Dave Free Range Lamb – Farmer Dave Free Range Lamb
Schulte’s Meat Tavern – Honey Soy Chilli Beef Sausages
Severn River Farms Australia – Pasture Perfect Pork
Bartter Steggles – Portuguese Peri-Peri Chicken Strips
Non-Alcoholic Beverages – Proudly Sponsored by testo Pty Ltd
Barfresh Beverage Systems – SMOO Smoothies
Bickford’s Australia – Mixed Berry Syrup
Good Vibes for You – Good Vibes for You
Madura Tea Estates – Madura Green Tea & Australian Lemon Myrtle Tea
Morlife – Goji’antiox Instant Tea Powder
NZ Aquaceuticals – Sero 2
Pet Food – Proudly Sponsored by FormRite
Australian Pet Essentials – Paw Essentials Pet Food
Nature’s Gift Australia – Lifestyle Dog Treats
Prime Petfood – Prime 100 – Premium Beef Mince
Prime Petfood – Prime 100 – Cooked Beef Rolls
Ready Meals – Proudly Sponsored by Kerry Ingredients
Creative Food Solutions – Emily’s Kitchen Ready Meals
EasyFood – Hickory BBQ Beef Rib
Green Monkey – Organic Baby Food
HJ Heinz Australia – Good Stuff
Jewel of India Enterprises – Ready Curries and Rice
Naked Organics – Organic Pumpkin Risotto
Snackfoods – Proudly Sponsored by tna Australia Pty Ltd
Go Natural – Fruity Bites
Majans – Bhuja Mix
Simplot Australia – John West Kids Tuna
The Organic Fine Food Company – KidSnaK
Woolworths – Select Light Chips
Soups and Prepared Foods – Proudly Sponsored by Flavour Makers
Rubens Fine Foods – Rubens Sandwich Filling
Beak & Johnston – Mr Beaks Traditional Homestyle Soups
Woolworths – Select Liquid Stocks
HJ Heinz Australia – Simply Create Soup Bases
Nicholson Fine Foods – Blood Plum Finishing Vinegar
Passage Foods – Passage to Thailand
Sustainable Manufacturing – Proudly Sponsored by GHD
Cadbury – Dairy Milk Chocolate range
Naked Organics – Organic Pumpkin Risotto
Nicholson Fine Foods – Bio Burger
Pudding Lane – Gluten Free Plus
Splish Organic – Splish Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Zilzie Wines – Bulloak Wines
Best of the Best – Proudly Sponsored by Heat and Control
This award will be presented at the end of the awards night on 29 July to the winner that best demonstrated outstanding innovation and excellence, having scored the highest among the nominations.