by Editor | Oct 3, 2023 | News
South Island’s olive oil producers have emerged as the champions of the 2023 New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards. Congratulations to Robinsons Bay Olives winner of Best in Show and Isobel Olives Picual winner of Best Boutique oil. This prestigious event...
by Editor | Aug 25, 2023 | News
From humble Hokey Pokey to Dill & Mustard Ice Cream, the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards 2023 has revealed an exciting range of medal-winning delights after a thorough tasting of more than 270 entries from makers from across Aotearoa. An esteemed panel of 20 food...
by Editor | Aug 16, 2023 | News
New Zealand’s Scapegrace Distilling Co is celebrating a major win at the 2023 Global Spirit Whisky Masters. The prestigious competition was held in London overnight with Scapegrace’s Single Malt Fortitude V Whisky awarded the Master Medal, the highest honour at the...
by Editor | Aug 16, 2023 | News
After inviting the country’s food and beverage sector to submit their new and innovative products to be part of the New Zealand Food Awards, the 2023 finalists are now ready to be revealed and celebrated. Following a robust and thorough judging process, three...
by Tash McGill | Jul 27, 2023 | Opinion
What’s really behind a medal anyway? I should know. I judge them, after all. Mostly for spirits and the occasional liqueur. I think it’s important that a medal should mean something. Something hard to achieve or that recognizes valour and effort. Sometimes I walk into...
