24-Jul-2012 | The delicious. Produce Awards encourage, showcase and reward Australian producers, build awareness of culinary regions, and recognise fresh, seasonal food produced with integrity and a focus on sustainable farming and production processes.

Now in its seventh year, the 2012 awards had a record number of nominations… over 2000!

After months of tasting their way around the country (what a terrible job!), the national judges: Maggie Beer, Cheong Liew, Philip Johnson, Alla Wolf-Tasker and Matt Moran, blind-tasted produce from 180 finalists to bring you the 2012 winners and medallists.

Tasmania featured strongly, winning six awards.

• From the Sea - Primary Medallist - Petuna Seafoods (Smoked Ocean Trout)
• From the Dairy - Artisan Medallist - Bruny Island Cheese Company (Raw Milk C2)
• From the Paddock - Primary Medallist - Cape Grim Beef (Grass-fed Beef)
• From the Earth - Primary Medallist - Shima Wasabi (Wasabi Flowers)
• Heritage Award - Duncan Garvey, Perigord Truffles of Tasmania
• ABC Local Radio Community Award - Penelope Dodd, Produce to the People Tasmania

"There was a huge variety to choose from," says E'cco Bistro chef Philip. "The line-up this year was the strongest we've seen yet."

To find out more and see the full list of winners, visit the taste.com.au website.

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