Judges said Lindsay Farm Organic A2 pasteurised milk had a “Pleasantly strong aroma, a great quality product, luxurious and silky. Well balanced with a rich mouthfeel.”
Lindsay Farm Dairy Organic A2 raw milk was described as having a “light aroma, smooth, well distributed product appearance, hard to fault. Beautiful balanced flavour. Very rich and creamy. Judges would buy.”
The high-scoring gold medal winners are in contention for Category Champion Awards, which will be announced at the annual Champions Party on Thursday, April 18.
Between June and September, Winner Events are hosted throughout New Zealand where award-winning products are showcased, including cooking classes held in Auckland.
The judges are led by author and champion of New Zealand producers Lauraine Jacobs, who heads up more than 30 leading New Zealand food and drink experts, including food writers, chefs and food judges.
There is also a panel of specialist sustainability judges including Emily King, founder of Spira, and Fiona Stephenson, marketing manager of the Sustainable Business Network.
The Outstanding Food Producer Awards recognise producers of all sizes, value the importance of authenticity, endorse primary produce as well as added-value products and reward innovation and sustainability.
Producers benefit from the expertise of a diverse cohort of industry experts, ranging from Elle Coco of the British Academy of Chocolate and International Chocolate Awards to former French Cafe owner Connie Clarkson, top-class chef and culinary lecturer Geoff Scott and famed chef, food writer, and restaurateur Peter Gordon.
Head judge Jacobs says the awards and judging process become more professional and refined by the year. An internationally respected food writer and author, she is particularly impressed by the consistently high quality of fresh produce submitted.
She declares New Zealand’s food and wine “really the very best”, highlighting our red meats, fish and milk.
Lindsay Farm took to its Facebook page to announce the wins, saying they were a “fantastic result for our wee team here, incredibly proud of them for working so hard and achieving this. And thank you again to our amazing community, we don’t do this without you.”
