What's New in 2025

Introduction of Meat category 

Melbourne Royal is proud to announce the re-introduction of the Meat category to the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards. 

Reflecting evolving market trends and developed in close consultation with leading industry experts, this distinguished category will comprise six Branded Meat classes and three Value Add Meat classes. These classes will culminate in the presentation of the esteemed Champion Branded Meat and Champion Value Add Meat trophies. 

This new category offers an exceptional opportunity for the Australian meat industry to present its finest products to a panel of highly respected judges, each recognised for their expertise and contribution to the field. All entries must be 100% Australian.  

Melbourne Royal is delighted to celebrate and elevate excellence in Australian meat through this exciting new category. 

Introduction of Bacon 

We are now accepting entries for Bacon as part of our Smallgoods category.