After five hours of judging, Lion Nathan’s Kosciuszko Pale Ale has been crowned Australia’s best beer at the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Beer Competition in Brisbane today. Kosciuszko Pale Ale beat 54 other beers to claim the title of Grand Champion Beer of Show and Champion Ale of Show, while Burleigh Brewing’s HEF and Blue Sky Brewery’s FNQ Lager were also awarded champion trophies. RQFWS Beer Competition Chief Judge Ian Chant said a great standard had been achieved across... ...Read more »

The 2011 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards have been announced by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) at an Awards Presentation Luncheon staged at Melbourne Showgrounds today. The Fine Food Awards celebrate excellence in premium food production in 9 categories including: Branded beef Chocolate Coffee Dairy, Sheep, Goat & Buffalo (cheese, yoghurt, milk, butter, cream) Ice cream, gelatos and sorbet Delicatessen (dips, antipasti, smallgoods and uncooked sausages) Extra virgin olive... ...Read more »

In announcing the winners of the 11th annual Premier’s Food Awards, South Australian Premier Mike Rann said it was outstanding that more than half of the winners maintain a strong connection to the environment and the production of clean, green produce. He believes food producers in the state are leading the way by promoting healthy choices, organic produce and sustainable farming. “Our winners are innovative and forward thinking businesses who have done a lot of hard work to... ...Read more »

Acting South Australian Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Jane Lomax-Smith has announced this year’s finalists for the Premier’s Food Awards.Finalists from the city, Adelaide Hills, Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Riverland – have been recognised for outstanding achievement and excellence in categories ranging from new products, innovation, export, workforce and environmental sustainability. The 11th Awards will culminate with a green themed gala dinner and presentation... ...Read more »