delicious. and Harvey Norman mark 20 years of Produce Awards

The 2025 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards will celebrate two decades of spotlighting Australia's top producers, recognising the individuals and families behind some of the country’s best-loved ingredients and produce.

Now in its 20th year, the awards aim to honour the primary producers who grow, harvest, catch and cultivate the ingredients that appear on menus across Australia’s leading restaurants.

Organised by delicious. magazine and supported by Harvey Norman, the event continues to champion sustainability, innovation and regional excellence.

Supporting producers through recognition

delicious. Content Director Krysia Bonkowski said the awards continue to focus on the people behind the food.

"For two decades, the delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards have done what no other food industry awards program has done – acknowledge Australia's finest producers; the quiet champions behind our leading chefs and restaurants," she said.

"Our aim is to unearth the producers leading the way and driving progress. Despite the challenges facing their industry, these producers demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, quality and community in everything they do."

Bonkowski also acknowledged the ongoing support from Harvey Norman, which has partnered with the awards for the past eight years.

"We are thankful to have a partner like Harvey Norman for eight consecutive years; their continued support and collaboration is integral. I also thank each of our judges for the time and commitment they dedicate to the awards each year, and congratulate all the finalists."

delicious. Content Director Krysia Bonkowski

Backing Australia’s producers

Harvey Norman Executive Chairman Gerry Harvey reiterated the company's commitment to local food and farming industries.

"It is no secret that I am passionate about our Australian producers. They work tirelessly to improve the quality and variety of our food, farming in harmony with their environment – whether on the land, sea, rivers or lakes," Harvey said.

"The 20th anniversary of delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards is a significant milestone, but a fraction of the time that has been involved in the combined contribution of our producers across the generations."

"Harvey Norman is proud to be the naming rights partner of these important awards and we are equally grateful to delicious. and the team of judges for identifying our extraordinary producers and shining a light on their exceptional products."

National judging and event details

The 2025 judging panel includes several of Australia’s most respected chefs: Alex Prichard, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Danielle Alvarez, Jo Barrett, Karena Armstrong, Lennox Hastie, Matt Moran, Matt Stone and Peter Gilmore.

This panel will determine the winners of the 2025 trophy categories, including the prestigious Producer of the Year award. Winners will be announced at a dedicated event at Bennelong in Sydney on Tuesday, 26 August.

The full list of winners will also be published in a special delicious. gloss lift-out, available nationally in The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, and The Advertiser on Wednesday, 27 August.

Event partners include Crystalbrook Collection, Printhie Wines and Dinosaur Designs.

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