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Saucy Wench took home Best Dressing. Melbourne Royal had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa, the founder of Saucy Wench, who shared the impact of this award on her small business, the importance of the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards for artisanal producers, and her unforgettable experience at the 2024 Trophy Presentation.

The 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, which acknowledges and celebrates excellence in Australian food production, has concluded in spectacular fashion with over 500 Melbourne Royal Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and 16 Champion Trophies awarded at the official presentation event at the MasterChef Kitchen, Melbourne Showgrounds on Thursday 3 October.

The 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, a hallmark of excellence in Australian food production, have officially opened for entries. The Awards are open to commercial food producers of all sizes, from boutique operators to large-scale manufacturers. As one of the largest programs of its kind, these prestigious awards have served as a springboard for many of Australia's most successful food products and brands.

Delicious and decadent dairy was in abundance at the 25th Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Victoria Pavilion at Melbourne Showgrounds on Thursday 1 February hosted by Dairy Australia and the Royal Agriculture Societies.

Among the standout winners of the 2023 Australian Food Awards, Inglenook Dairy, based in Dunnstown, Victoria, not only clinched the Trophy for Best Cream but also secured an impressive array of accolades, including four Gold medals, two Silver medals, and a Bronze. We had the pleasure of catching up with Troy and Rachael Peterken, the dynamic duo behind Inglenook Dairy, to delve into their family business and the significance of this remarkable achievement.