2025 Champions

Champion Victorian Meat Producer

Tasman Butchers have built a reputation for excellence in Victorian smallgoods, combining traditional butchery skills with carefully sourced local ingredients. Their Westmidlands Pepper & Worcestershire Beef Sausages exemplify their dedication to flavour, quality, and artisanal craftsmanship, earning them recognition as a champion Victorian meat producer.

Champion Victorian Smallgoods Producer

Honouring time-honoured techniques with a modern touch, Chieftains Smokehouse has earned a reputation for excellence in handcrafted small goods. With a focus on sourcing premium local ingredients and a passion for authentic flavour, they continue to set the standard for Victoria’s finest smoked and cured meats.

Champion Victorian Dairy Producer

Inglenook Dairy has been producing quality, locally made dairy products in Victoria for over a century. Still family-owned and operated, the descendants of the original founders continue to uphold the tradition of excellence, crafting their Full Cream Homogenised Milk with care, passion, and a commitment to delivering rich, authentic flavour to Australian households.

Champion Victorian Preserves Producer

David Heraud, the creator Jimmys Jams, is a great reflection of the pathway Melbourne Royal competitions create. Beginning with repeated success in Arts, Crafts & Cookery, he has transitioned into the prestigious Food Awards. Jimmys Jams is a wonderful nod to David's dad who used to love making and sharing his creations with friends and family with David's winning Ruby Grapefruit marmalade delivering a delicious balance of vibrant citrus flavours creating a spread that celebrates Victoria’s finest produce.

Champion Large Meat Producer

Stockyard Beef is renowned for producing premium, high-quality beef on a large scale, combining rigorous animal welfare standards with expert butchery and processing. Their Stockyard Gold range exemplifies consistency, tenderness, and flavour, cementing their reputation as a leader in Australia’s large-scale meat production.

Champion Australian Large Smallgoods Producer

With a proud tradition of quality butchery, Griffin Morris Village Butchers combine generations of skill with a passion for innovation. Their Wagyu Beef Pastrami is crafted from premium cuts, showcasing rich flavour and expert curing techniques that reflect their dedication to excellence in smallgoods production.

Champion Australian Large Dairy Producer

Inglenook Dairy has been crafting premium dairy products in Victoria for generations, combining traditional methods with a commitment to quality and freshness. Their Full Cream Homogenised Milk delivers rich, creamy flavour, reflecting the care and expertise of a family-owned business dedicated to bringing the best of local dairy to Australian tables.

Champion Australian Large Preserves Producer

Drunken Sailor Canning Co. has made a name for themselves with bold, flavour-forward preserves crafted in generous, shareable batches. Their Whisky Piccalilli showcases the brand’s creativity and commitment to quality, blending premium ingredients and traditional preserving techniques to deliver a uniquely Australian twist on a classic favourite.

Champion Australian Small Meat Producer

Ashburton Meats, a proudly family-owned butcher in Victoria, has built its reputation on quality, craftsmanship and care. With decades of dedication to sourcing and producing premium cuts, their award-winning Gourmet Beef Burger reflects a tradition of excellence and innovation. Today, Ashburton Meats continues to be recognised as one of Australia’s standout small meat producers, bringing premium flavour and authenticity to every plate.

Champion Australian Small Smallgoods Producer

Chieftains Smokehouse is dedicated to traditional smoking methods and sourcing quality local produce to create exceptional small-batch meats. Their Streaky Pork Bacon is crafted with care and expertise, delivering rich flavour and authentic smokiness that reflects their passion for quality and craftsmanship.

Champion Australian Small Dairy Producer

Having brought generations of Italian cheesemaking tradition to Victoria, Borghi’s Dairy creates their Del Bocia Truffle Butter with a dedication to quality and flavour. Sourcing the finest local dairy and premium truffles, they craft each batch with care, blending classic techniques with modern innovation. Winners of last year’s Champion Dairy Producer, we congratulate Borghi’s Dairy on their continued excellence in bringing gourmet products to Australian tables.

Champion Australian Small Preserves Producer

Champion Value Add Meat

The Leaning Tower, The Lucky Pig, Victoria

The Lucky Pig is celebrated for turning premium Victorian pork into inventive, flavour-packed creations. Their award-winning Leaning Tower showcases the brand’s commitment to quality, technique, and bold flavour combinations, demonstrating why they are leaders in value-added meat innovation.

Champion Branded Meat

Tasmanian Royal (24-26), Royal Wholesale Meats, Queensland

Royal Wholesale Meats is renowned for sourcing and supplying premium quality meats across Australia. Their Tasmanian Royal (24–26) demonstrates their expertise in selecting, aging, and preparing superior cuts, delivering exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavour that sets the standard for champion banded meat.

Champion Cheese

Banksia, Long Paddock Cheese & The Cheese School, Victoria

Created by the team at Long Paddock Cheese in collaboration with The Cheese School, Banksia reflects a dedication to craftsmanship, education and innovation in Australian cheesemaking. Produced in Castlemaine, Victoria, this artisanal cheese showcases the team’s passion for quality and their commitment to nurturing the next generation of Australian cheesemakers.

Champion Yoghurt

Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt, Bega Dairy & Drinks, Victoria

With a heritage dating back to 1888, Farmers Union has become one of Australia’s most iconic dairy brands. Crafted by Bega Dairy & Drinks in Victoria, their Greek Style Yogurt is celebrated for its rich, creamy texture and authentic tang, continuing a long tradition of quality and taste that Australians have loved for generations.

Champion Ice Cream

Scoops and Smiles + St David Dairy Butter, Scoops and Smiles, Victoria

Founded on a love of crafting joy through flavour, Scoops and Smiles creates premium ice creams and treats that celebrate Victoria’s finest local ingredients. In partnership with St David Dairy, their butter-infused creations capture the richness of farm-fresh dairy, bringing indulgence and happiness to every scoop.

Champion Butter

Del Bocia Truffle Butter, Borghi's Dairy, Victoria

Borghi’s Dairy blends generations of Italian cheesemaking tradition with Victorian dairy excellence to craft their indulgent Del Bocia Truffle Butter. Infused with the earthy richness of premium truffles, this luxurious butter highlights the family’s dedication to quality, innovation, and bringing gourmet flavours to Australian tables.

Champion Cream

Pure Cream, St David Dairy, Victoria

St David Dairy is Melbourne’s first micro-dairy, proudly crafting premium, small-batch dairy products in the heart of Fitzroy since 2013. With a commitment to freshness, quality and supporting local farmers, their Pure Cream reflects the brand’s passion for tradition and community, bringing a rich and authentic taste to every table.

Champion Milk

Full Cream Homogenised Milk, Inglenook Dairy, Victoria

Established in 2011, Inglenook Dairy, are generational dairy farmers that evolved into producers who now have a respected name in the dairy industry and has earned a reputation for the quality of their product, winning many industry awards

Champion Savoury Preserve

My Mate's Crispy Chilli Oil, My Mates Relish, New South Wales

Created with a love for bold flavours, My Mates Relish crafts their Crispy Chilli Oil using premium ingredients sourced from trusted local growers. Balancing heat, crunch and rich aromatics, this small-batch condiment brings depth and excitement to every dish, showcasing the passion and creativity behind the brand.

Champion Sweet Preserve

Ruby Grapefruit Marmalade, Jimmys Jams and Produce, Victoria

Founded with a passion for preserving the vibrant flavours of the season, Jimmy’s Jams and Produce celebrates the best of Victoria’s fruit. Their Ruby Grapefruit Marmalade is crafted with care, using fresh, locally grown produce to create a zesty, tangy spread that captures the brightness of regional harvests in every jar.

Champion Smallgoods

Tajima Wagyu Bresaola, Andrews Meat Industries, New South Wales

A family business, established in 1960 by Peter Andrews Snr, in Paddington, which has been built on hard work, honesty, respect and excellence and today is regarded as one of Australia’s leading food service meat suppliers