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.
Fedra Olive Grove(Fedra橄榄园)是一家位于新南威尔士州(新州)Collector附近的家族企业,在墨尔本皇家澳大利亚食品大奖(Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards)中被评为澳大利亚最佳橄榄油生产商。业主Spiros(Jeff)和Fedra Konstantinou受希腊血统影响,于1999年创办了这座橄榄园。该企业种植了6000多棵橄榄树,并使用一台专门从意大利进口的榨油机。自2009年以来,其橄榄油还多次获奖,包括一枚金奖以及在海外赛事中获得的两项金奖。Jeff表示,橄榄园为其无化学添加的橄榄油感到自豪。
家族经营的巴兰企业Paarhammer Windows and Doors(Paarhammer门窗公司)于10月8日星期四在墨尔本举行的2026年澳大利亚制造业大奖(Australian Manufacturing Awards)上被评为年度最佳地区制造商。该公司击败了其他六家入围企业。公司成立于1990年,生产节能及抗山火的门窗,有32名员工,产品销往澳大利亚各地。董事总经理Tony Paarhammer于2025年被评为年度行业人物,生产主管Mat Thorne被评为年度制造业工人。Thomas Paarhammer将在其父母退休后接管公司。