The fourth annual Cuisine Artisan Awards attracted a huge number of entries from small artisan food producers from around the country, with the judging panel of top food experts selecting 12 winning products. Runner-Up was awarded to artisan Barry Wade from River Estate Olive Oil for his traditionally preserved table olives, grown and processed on his family farm in Whitford. The panel were particularly interested In Barry’s home-grown table olives, as many olives in New Zealand delis and supermarkets are imported. Cuisine editor Sarah Nicholson praised Barry’s products as a testament to the dedication of the country’s artisan producers, who are making an invaluable contribution to the New Zealand food scene. Read more about River Estate’s win in the Mar-May edition of Olivegrower & Processor.
