January 23, 2023
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Branded Beef and Lamb Awards.
The Royal Queensland Awards – formerly known as the Royal Queensland Food & Wine Show – is a celebration of the State’s finest produce and producers.
The beef and lamb entries will be judged in April by a team including chefs, butchers, food consultants and food journalists.
The meat will be prepared for judging by food scientists following Meat Standards Australia and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries standards, to ensure each piece is cooked the same.
Chief Judge Elaine Millar said she expected to see a high quality of entries in the 2023 competition.
“Australia’s beef and lamb is renowned globally for its exceptional quality and this competition attracts some of the most outstanding brands in the red meat retail market each year,” she said.
“The competition allows suppliers to benchmark their products on a national sale, with the winners to receive medals to display on their product packaging, ensuring restaurants and consumers know they’re purchasing an exceptional cut of meat.”
This year’s competition will feature eight classes, with entries judged on five criteria: appearance (raw), tenderness, flavour, juiciness and overall liking.
Entries must be submitted by Friday, March 24, with judging taking place from Monday, April 17.
The winners will be announced at an awards presentation on Friday, May 19.
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