A Strong Result at the 2026 Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards
We are pleased to share our results from the Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards 2026.
This year’s awards recognised our range across bacon, ham and continental smallgoods, with multiple Gold medals and a Champion result. Every product we entered received a medal. These awards are judged independently, product by product, and to be recognised across the range is something we are really proud of.
Champion Bacon, Gold Across the Range
Our Free Range Dry Cured Streaky Bacon was awarded Gold and Champion in class.
Alongside this, we received Gold for:
- Free Range Dry Cured Middle Bacon
- Boneless Leg Ham
- Free Range Whole Leg Ham
- Free Range Kransky
- Free Range Kabana
- Free Range Chorizo
Our Oven Roasted Turkey Breast was awarded Silver.
What These Awards Represent
The Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards are judged by industry specialists, with a focus on product quality, technique and consistency.
For us, these results reflect the standards applied across the entire process:
- sourcing of raw product
- curing and preparation methods
- consistency in flavour and finish
Results like this do not happen in isolation.
They come from a team that shows up each day with a clear standard. People who take pride in their work, pay attention to detail and respect the product at every stage, from sourcing through to curing, preparation and presentation.
Peter Bouchier shared:
“This is a team result. It reflects the standards we expect and the way our people work every day. Awards are a good benchmark, reinforcing what we do daily. There is no shortcut to this kind of result. It comes from doing things properly.”
Why We Love Dry Cured Bacon
Dry curing is a slower process. It draws out moisture, concentrates flavour and produces a firmer texture.
Our approach is straightforward. Time, balance and attention to detail. The Champion result for our streaky bacon is a strong endorsement of that method.
A Consistent Approach Across Categories
From bacon and ham through to continental smallgoods, the aim is the same.
Well made products that hold up on flavour, texture and reliability.
Recognition across categories reinforces that consistency.
Explore the Range
You can find our award winning products across our stores and online.
Champion bacon, Gold across the range, and a clear benchmark for the year ahead.
