Seafood dominated this year, said Alla Wolf-Tasker, showing that the Australian industry is becoming more serious.

Sustainable, omega-3 packed and certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, Coorong Yellow-Eye Mullet, produced by Coorong Wild Seafood, wooed the judges, earning producer of the year and from the sea medals.

Sea spray was also a popular pick, earning a from the earth (primary) medal and best new product. Snowy River Station‘s sea spray was a new discovery, similar in flavor to samphire but more delicate and fern-like.

Other winners:
From the Sea: Brilliant Food, Smoked Kingfish, NSW (artisan)

From the Earth: Daintree Vanilla and Spice, Ground Cinnamon, QLD (artisan)
From the Dairy: The Butter Factory Myrtleford, Crème Fraiche, VIC (Primary) and Pyengana Dairy Comany Tasty Cheddar TAS (artisan)

From the Paddock: Warialda Belted Galloways grass-fed heritage beef VIC (primary) and San Jose Smallgoods Wagyu Bresaola SA (artisan)

ABC Local Radio Community Award: Outback Pride Project
Outstanding Farmers Market: SAGE Farmers Market, Moyura
Outstanding Innocation: Paroo Premium Kangaroo
Maggie Beer Award: John Susman
Outstanding Food Store: Pino’s Dolce Vita
Outstanding Regional Chef: Dan Hunter, Brae
Outstanding Region: the Barossa, South Australia
Hall of Fame: Blackmore Wagyu, Holy Goat Cheese and Mondo White Rocks Veal