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MEDIA RELEASE Autumn Flavours Wow Judges at the Fine Food Awards

An outstanding 15 champion trophies and 223 medals were awarded at this years Autumn Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (RMFFA). Conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), the seasonal RMFFA presents a unique and valuable opportunity for producers to benchmark, promote and market produce and products under a recognised seal of quality and excellence. Trophies were awarded across the country with producers from New South Wales and Victoria presented five Champion Trophies; Tasmania and Western Australia both securing two; and one in South Australia. Three new categories Australian Distilled Spirits and Liqueurs, Fresh Produce featuring Garlic, and Pasta were included in this years Autumn RMFFA program and competition for trophies was fierce with an impressive 436 entries. RASV CEO Mark OSullivan said the addition of new categories to the Autumn RMFFA reflecting consumer trends had proved a popular decision with producers. The calibre of entries from Australian producers continues to improve and with the introduction of new categories, this year has been no exception. The RASV is proud to be building the profile of Australian producers and businesses in the food and beverage industries by providing a platform for them to benchmark and showcase their products. We acknowledge the contribution made by this years judges and congratulate all Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards entrants and winners, said Mr OSullivan. The RMFFA is Australias premier food awards, growing in reach and prominence each year and attracting exhibitors from across the nation. The Awards promote and celebrate excellence across the fine food industry, recognising boutique producers, regional specialists and commercial food manufacturers. Victorian winners of the 2014 RMFFA Autumn and Spring Programs have the unique opportunity to showcase their products at the 2014 Royal Melbourne Show in the Taste of Victoria Pavilion or as part of the popular Royal Melbourne Fine Food Deli Bags. For further information please visit www.rasv.com.au or follow us at www.twitter.com/RMFFA. See next page for full list of winners.


2014 AUTUMN ROYAL MELBOURNE FINE FOOD AWARDS CHAMPION TROPHY WINNERS AUSTRALIAN DISTILLED SPIRITS CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN DISTILLER Lark Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky & Small Cask Aged Sherry Cask, Lark Distillery, TAS CHAMPION WHISKY Lark Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky & Small Cask Aged Sherry Cask, Lark Distillery, TAS CHAMPION GIN The West Winds Gin The Cutlass, The Tailor Made Spirits Company, WA CHAMPION RUM Ord River Rum Over Proof, Hoochery Distillery, WA CHAMPION OTHER SPIRITS Premium Pear William Schnapps, Wild Brumby, NSW CIDER AND PERRY CHAMPION BOTTLE FERMENTED CIDER AND PERRY Cheeky Rascal Methode Traditionelle Apple Cider, Rebello Wines, VIC FRESH PRODUCE GARLIC CHAMPION GARLIC Ontos Purple, Ontos Farm, VIC PASTA CHAMPION PASTA Kumara with Provolone and Nutmeg Ravioli, Pastabilities, NSW PANTRY GOODS CHAMPION HONEY Buzz Honey Orange Blossom, Buzz Honey, SA CHAMPION CEREAL/MUESLI Granoata Fine and Sunny, Liv & Luv Gourmet Foods , VIC CHAMPION CRACKER Raw Flaxseed Crackers, The Goodness Company Pty Ltd, NSW CHAMPION FRUIT PRODUCT Howieson Farm Dried Apricots, Howieson Farm, NSW CHAMPION CONFECTIONARY English Toffee, Sweetness The Patisserie, NSW CHAMPION SALT/SPICE PRODUCT Murray River Gourmet Salt Flakes, Murray River Salt, VIC PACKAGING Charlies Cookies Mini Melting Moments, Charlies Cookies, VIC [ENDS] For all media inquiries, please contact Wrights on behalf of the RASV (03 9690 9911): Erin Mitchell of Wrights on +61 406 151 340 / emitchell@wrights.com.au Vanessa Hollidge of Wrights on +61 405 277 562 / vhollidge@wrights.com.au Note to editors: Full list of medal winners available upon request Visit http://www.rasv.com.au/finefoods and follow us on Twitter at @RMFFA for information regarding the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards

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