National Finalists for 2026 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards revealed - Produce Awards

Jul 07, 2026

Behind every exceptional dish is a producer who made it possible.

It’s time to meet the people behind Australia’s very best food – the National Finalists of the 2026 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards. These are the changemakers, the groundbreakers, the innovators and the quiet achievers who work so hard every day to bring the most outstanding produce to our leading restaurants and hospitality venues.

What are the ***delicious*. Harvey Norman Produce Awards?**

Now in their 21st year, the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards are unique in that they not only celebrate the most outstanding food in Australia; they also shine a spotlight on those who so often go unnoticed – the dedicated, passionate and hardworking producers behind it. These are the true heroes of the Australian food industry – the farmers, fishers, growers and artisans who work tirelessly to put food on our plates every single day.

2026 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards National Judges at Aria in Sydney.

How do you decide who wins a Produce Award?

So what makes for award-winning food? Well, it has to taste amazing, obviously. But the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards also focus on how that food is produced. The very best food always comes from production practices that are ethical, sustainable and ever-mindful of the next generation.

Earlier in the year, top chefs convened at State Judging events around the country to taste, discuss and decide which producers would proceed through to the final round of National Judging. Finalists are named across four major categories – Dairy, Earth, Paddock and Sea, with all being in the running for a total of 10 awards in 2026.

A huge thank you to all our State Judges, and much thanks also to our National Judges. Pictured above, they are (L-R): Josh Niland, Lennox Hastie, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Jo Barrett, Alex Prichard, Matt Moran, Matt Stone, Andrew McConnell and Karena Armstrong.

**The 2026 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Award National Finalists are…**

FROM THE DAIRY

This category encompasses the entire wonderful world of dairy, from cheese and cream to milk, butter, yoghurt and more cheese. Entries may be made from cow, sheep, goat or even buffalo or camel milk. But while cheese tends to dominate this category, it is by no means a guarantee of a win.

Burraduc Buffalo Dairy, NSW
Long Paddock Cheese, Vic
Schulz Organic Dairy, Vic
Tommerup’s Dairy Farm, Qld
Tongola Cheese, Tas
Woodside Cheese Wrights, SA

Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes Andean Sunrise — Kadwell & Co Andean Sunrise gourmet potatoes.

FROM THE EARTH

This category celebrates all that the healthiest of rich soils can bring forth, with this year’s entries ranging from heirloom potatoes and heritage-grain wheat to jewel-like sundried fruits and fiery, fragrant paprika.

Binbarra Farm, Vic
Future Wild, Qld
Harry’s Paddock, Qld
Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes, NSW
Nutbush City Macadamias, WA
Singing Magpie Produce, SA
Weston Farm, Tas

2026 Produce Awards pork from Le Bon Terroir D’Emj — Le Bon Terroir D’Emj heritage-breed pork.

FROM THE PADDOCK

From heritage-breed pigs and grass-fed beef to chickens, ducks and even a wallaby or two, this category recognises ethically and sustainably raised and sourced meat.

Bruny Island Game Meats, Tas
Bundarra Farm, NSW
Great Ocean Ducks, Vic
Lake Janis Farm, WA
Le Bon Terroir D’Emj, NSW
Nomad Farms, SA
Scenic Rim Pastured Poultry, Qld

FROM THE SEA

The heroes of this category are those who work to protect our marine environment, demonstrating a commitment to species preservation and diversity through ethical, low-impact wild-catch methods or clean and sustainable aquaculture practices.