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POSTED ON 30 January 2025
RAS and Sydney Showground announce new partnership with Archie Rose Distilling Co.
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) and Sydney Showground are elevating their food and beverage experience with the announcement of an exciting new partnership with award-winning Sydney distillery Archie Rose.
POSTED ON 17 January 2025
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW announces finalists for the 18th annual President's Medal
Eight exceptional food and beverage producers have been recognised as industry leaders and innovators by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, with the organisation today announcing the finalists for its prestigious 18th Annual President’s Medal award.
POSTED ON 17 January 2025
Sydney Rock Oyster farmers encouraged to enter their products into national Aquaculture competition
Australian Sydney Rock Oyster farmers are being encouraged to put their oysters in front of the who’s who in the aquaculture industry by entering the 2025 Sydney Royal Aquaculture competition, with entries now open.
POSTED ON 21 September 2024
2024 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show honours the best in the industry with a record gold medal haul
Fine food has taken centre stage today with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) announcing the 38 Champion products of its 2024 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, with a mix of veteran entrants and new innovative products sharing the spotlight.
POSTED ON 20 September 2024
Taste-test award-winning wine, beer, cider, and distilled spirits all in one place this Saturday at the 2024 Grape, Grain & Graze Festival.
If taste-testing over 1000 of Australia’s best wines, beers, and ciders, while grazing award-winning cheese and charcuterie platters sounds like the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon then the 2024 Grape, Grain & Graze Festival is the perfect event for you.
POSTED ON 17 September 2024
Distilled spirits from across regional Australia dominate at inaugural Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Show.
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has tonight announced the recipients of its inaugural Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Show, with fourteen champions from across Australia crowned in categories ranging from Champion Traditional Gin to Champion Single Malt Whisky and Champion Ready to Drink.
Out of the fourteen champions announced there was a notable representation from winners across regional Australia with gins from Lord Howe Island, Yamba and the Central Coast all taking home champion prizes while the Central Coast was also named the home of single malt whisky.
POSTED ON 17 September 2024
Esker Beer Co claims top award at 2024 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show.
Esker Beer Co’s Esker Citrus Gose has been named Australia’s best beer taking home the coveted Champion Beer or Cider trophy at the 2024 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show following an awards ceremony held in Sydney tonight.
Amongst the 206 exhibits entered from across Australia, the Esker Citrus Gose was a standout claiming not only best beer but two additional trophies for Best NSW Beer or Cider and Champion Fruit or Sour, while Esker Beer Co also took home Champion Indian Pale Ale with its Esker West Coast IPA.