Outstanding News
Bite-sized updates from ‘Outstanding’ Kiwi producers and friends
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Amanda Thompson's Foodie Faves
General Manager of Wellington’s iconic Moore Wilson’s and Outstanding Food Producer Awards judge, Amanda Thompson is a super foodie! Here she shares a few of her Foodie Favourites.
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Suzanne Sparrow's Foodie Faves
Food lover and Farro Category Manager - Grocery & Homewares, Suzanne Sparrow let’s us in on her baked treat which is oft-requested and her most memorable meals.
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Richard Emerson's Foodie Faves
Emerson’s founder and good food lover Richard Emerson shares some of his favourites…recalling a memorable Christmas lunch which included dish from his wife’s homeland; lamb sosaties.
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Judgement Day '24
A peek behind the aprons and the mystique of judging the 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards.
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Akaroa Salmon for Christmas!
What could be better than the beauty and flavour of New Zealand’s Akaroa Salmon gracing your Christmas table?
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Grey Lynn Farmers Market - Its Outstanding!
If you want authentic, fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables, to catch up with friends, discover new flavours a visit to the vibrant Grey Lynn Farmers Market is a Sunday essential
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Lucy Corry's Foodie Favourites
NZ Life & Leisure food editor, author of the award-winning Homecooked recipe book, and the KitchenMaid blog - as well as Outstanding NZ Food Producer judge - Lucy Corry tells of her everlasting love of feijoas.
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Olliff Farm Premium Pasture Eggs - Easier To Find
Olliff Farm Premium Pasture Eggs modern spin on the age-old practice of pasture raising chickens for eggs is rewarding egg lovers with flavour and now their eggs are easier to find.
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New Kiwi Red Quinoa For Summer
After introducing New Zealand foodies to the taste of fresh locally grown white quinoa, Kiwi Quinoa is turning the flavour up again with the introduction of a red grain.
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Lauraine Jacob's Foodie Favourites
Cookbook author, champion of New Zealand produce and Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards head judge, Lauraine Jacobs recalls memorable Japanese dishes.
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Kate Coughlan's Foodie Favourites
New Zealand Life and Leisure editor Kate Coughlan shares the joy of oysters, soda bread and a half pint of Guiness on Galway Bay.
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Forty Thieves New Keto Butters
Forty Thieves three new Keto Butters are perfect for all food lovers.
Media Releases
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dish partners with Outstanding Food Producer Awards
dish partners with Outstanding Food Producer Awards
A Chocolate Outstanding Food Producer Awards Supreme Champi
Mind Your Temper vegan Black Forest Bonbon described by judges as ‘faultless’ has been named Leefield Station Supreme Champion and Bonbon Champion at this year’s Outstanding Food Producer Awards
Over 250 NZ-Made Products Receive 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards Medals
More than 250 NZ-made products receive 2024 Outstanding Food Producer Awards medals.
‘FREE FROM’ Foods Shine at 2023 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
More than 290 locally harvested, grown and made food and drink products were assessed in late February 2023 with 208 Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded.
Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Champions Announced
Producers from Raglan to Wanaka were among the Champions in this year’s Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards, with Wairarapa’s Homegrown Farm Fresh Meats named Supreme Champion 2021.
2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Medal Winners Announced
A record 223 medals have been conferred in the 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards reflecting the quality of New Zealand-made food and drink as well as the most entries ever received in this, the fifth year of the awards.
Judging Panel Announced For Fifth Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
A panel of the finest palates from across Aotearoa are being assembled to judge the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2021.
2021 Entries Open as Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards Celebrate Five Years.
Entries are open for the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2021 which next year celebrate five years sharing ‘outstanding’ Kiwi food and drink.