A winning recipe for family tradition

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• Geelong business Barwon Valley Smallgoods has been named national champion for its handmade liverwurst at the 2026 Australian Meat Industry Council Charcuterie Awards. The family-owned company also won national gold medals for its boneless ham, shortcut bacon and pastrami.
• Owner Damien Batties has worked in the smallgoods industry for 40 years, and his eldest daughter Ashleigh is now learning the trade. The business also sponsors the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club and the Torquay Football Club.
• It is promoting its Christmas hams and smallgoods ahead of the festive season.