Richard Gunner’s Hay Valley Lamb was named Grand Champion Branded Lamb Exhibit in the
2008 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. From this the company was nominated as a finalist in the
unique President’s Medal, which is judged on a whole-of-company approach to production and
marketing of their Champion product.
“Our strength is the close management of the quality and processing of our meat products from
paddock to plate. We build the genetics through our own farm in Coorong to maintain the
quality of our lambs, which is crucial in the branded meat market.” Mr Gunner said.
“We’re opening our sixth store to sell our top-quality branded cuts alongside our other
products. We also market like wine – through the menus of top restaurants across Australia – to build our brands and maintain a constant stream of food-service interest in our products.”
Glenn Dudley, President of the RAS said the resident’s Medal recognised the multifaceted
approach to food production required in the competitive domestic and international market.
“The President’s Medal raises consumer awareness and rewards producers who use sustainable
practices to develop outstanding products. Judges will be looking at financial, social and
environmental performance, market acceptance, and the passion, commitment and enthusiasm
of the producer.
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The prestigious award is fitting recognition for Australia’s world class food and wine industries
and I congratulate Richard Gunner’s Fine Meats on their nomination,” Mr Dudley said.
