delicious. today revealed the 2022 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards National Finalists, with 24 producers shortlisted across the categories of Dairy, Earth, Paddock and Sea.

The 2022 Produce Awards is focused on Australia’s best producers – the people who grow, cultivate, harvest and catch the produce supplied to the country’s leading chefs and hospitality venues.

delicious. Editor-in-Chief Samantha Jones said: “This year, we want to discover the producers who are making waves, changing the conversation, and disrupting the status quo with sustainable food-production practices. We want to recognise the producers who are making an impact, and who stand out from the crowd for the way they pursue food production, cultivation, harvest or wild-catch practices.

We are acknowledging producers with a focus on environmental sustainability, provenance, species diversity, preservation and collaboration with the local community.” 

The 2022 National Finalists were decided by nominations from some of Australia’s top chefs for producers leading the field in their production ethos and practices and for the top-quality produce it results in.

National Judge Matt Moran said: “I feel so proud to be part of these Awards. It’s always a lot of fun and each year I’m blown away by the quality of produce that we taste. It is vital that we shine a light on the producers that work tirelessly to deliver outstanding produce.”

delicious. Editorial Director Kerrie McCallum said: “Now in its 17th year, the annual delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards unearths and champions Australia’s best primary and artisan food producers. 

“Since 2005, the delicious. Produce Awards has been at the forefront of recognising the unsung heroes behind our top chefs and restaurateurs – Australia’s finest producers – and educating our readers on why it’s so important to #knowyourproducer. 

“It is so vital to support our farmers and small producers, many of whom have been affected by severe drought, devastating bushfires, Covid-19 and now the floods in Northern New South Wales and Queensland.

“I’m delighted to have Harvey Norman on board as our presenting partner for the fourth consecutive year and thank them for their support. I would also like to thank all of the Judges for the commitment and time they give so generously, and congratulate all of this year’s National Finalists.”

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Today, the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards National Judging Panel will meet in Sydney to taste the National Finalists’ produce and decide the 2022 Trophy Winners, as well as the 2022 Producer of the Year – to be revealed in August.

The full list of 2022 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards National Finalists are as follows:

FROM THE EARTH

• Queensland – The Falls Farm
• New South Wales – Epicurean Harvest
• Victoria – Powlett Hill
• Tasmania – The Grain Family
• South Australia – Kangaroo Island Oats
• Western Australia – Moojepin Foods

FROM THE PADDOCK

• Queensland – Forage Farms
• New South Wales – Grassland Poultry
• Victoria – Brooklands Free Range Farm
• Tasmania – Lone Goose Farm
• South Australia – Nomad Farms
• Western Australia – Marybrook Premium Produce

FROM THE DAIRY

• Queensland – Tommerup’s Dairy Farm
• New South Wales – Burraduc Buffalo Dairy
• Victoria – Schulz Organic Dairy
• Tasmania – Tongola Cheese, Leap Farm
• South Australia – The Dairyman Barossa
• Western Australia – Cambray Cheese

FROM THE SEA

• Queensland – Rocky Point Aquaculture
• New South Wales – Nautical Wholesale Seafood
• Victoria – Bruce Collis
• Tasmania – Jack Wheatley
• South Australia – Goolwa Pipi Co
• Western Australia – Leeuwin Coast

Winners will be announced in the September issue of delicious., on-sale nationally August 18, 2022.

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