Bay of Plenty butchers win medals at Great New Zealand Sausage Competition
Butchers across the Bay of Plenty region achieved significant success at the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. The event featured a record number of entries, with various local businesses winning gold and silver medals for their innovative sausage recipes.
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Local food competitions highlight regional craftsmanship and contribute to the culinary culture and economy of the area.
Judges assessed a record-breaking 869 entries from 126 NZ sausage makers.
Bay of Plenty butchers have cleaned up at this year’s Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition, a national contest that attracted a record 869 entries.
Tauranga’s Kiwi Fresh Meats was among the region’s standout performers, winning a Category Champion title for its KFM Chilli Cheese Griller and a gold medal for its KFM Chilli Mutton Dhania Mint sausage.
Blackforest Gourmet Butchery, also in Tauranga, claimed Category Champion honours for its Weisswurst sausage, while Mount Butchery earned gold for its Pure Pork entry, a statement from Retail Meat New Zealand said.
Pāpāmoa’s Thomson’s Butchery secured a gold medal for its San Choy Bao sausage and silver for its Korean Bulgogi, while Pak’nSave Cameron Rd won gold for its Cheeseburger sausage.
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