ANDREWS MEAT INDUSTRIES CELEBRATES A CHAMPION 2026 COMPETITION SEASON
Andrews Meat Industries has ended the 2026 competition circuit with another champion title, completing an exceptional year of recognition across branded beef, smallgoods and cooked products from our Creative Food Solutions (CFS) team.
Announced at the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards on 30 September 2026, Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu Bresaola was named Champion Smallgoods after receiving a score of 92 out of 100, the highest score of any smallgoods product entered in the competition.
The result capped off a strong domestic competition season for Andrews Meat Industries. Across 37 entries in four major Australian competitions, our products received over two dozen medals.
We also secured three champion titles:
Products recognised in the competitions came from across the Andrews Meat Industries portfolio, including Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu, W. Black Wagyu, Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu, Grainge, White Pyrenees Lamb (White Stripe Foods) and a range of smallgoods and cooked products developed by our CFS team.
Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards
The Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards presents producers large and small with the chance to benchmark their products and establish their credentials in the Australian food industry. Eight of our 10 entries received medals at the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, including three gold medals and the Champion title.
Champion and Gold
Tajima Wagyu Bresaola
Gold
CFS Brisket Reuben
Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu
Silver
Grainge
W. Black Wagyu
Bronze
CFS Lamb Shoulder
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu
Tajima Wagyu Pastrami
Royal Queensland Branded Beef Competition
Unlike other competitions, the Royal Queensland Branded Beef Competition only recognises the top 3 performing brands in each category, making it a true showcase of the year’s finest.
Silver
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu, Wagyu MB6 or less
W. Black Wagyu, Wagyu MB7+
Sydney Royal Fine Food Show
Andrews Meat Industries products received medals across branded beef, lamb, CFS cooked products, smallgoods and sausages at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. The Sydney Royal Fine Foods Show recognises excellence and innovation in Australia’s smallgoods and branded meat industry.
It is here that our Tajima Wagyu Bresaola was named the 2026 Champion Dried or Cured Product, while Tajima Wagyu Pastrami and Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu also received gold medals.
Champion and Gold
Tajima Wagyu Bresaola
Gold
Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu
Tajima Wagyu Pastrami
Gourmet Chicken and Thyme Thick Sausage
Plain Pork Thin Sausage
White Pyrenees Lamb
Silver
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu
W. Black Wagyu
White Pyrenees Lamb
CFS Lamb Shoulder
CFS Smoked Brisket
Pork with Chilli and Red Wine Italian Thick Sausage
Makanik Chipolata
Bronze
Tasty Beef Thin Sausage
Gourmet Pork and Fennel Italian Coarse Thick Sausage
Gourmet Lamb Merguez Thick Sausage
Lamb with Mint and Fetta Thick Sausage
Australian Wagyu Association’s Wagyu Branded Beef Competition
The Wagyu Branded Beef Competition is the only branded beef competition in Australia that is supported by an independent breed representative organisation. Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu secured one of the year’s most significant results, receiving a gold medal and being named Champion Wagyu.
Champion and Gold
Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu
Silver
Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu
International recognition at the 2026 World Steak Challenge
The success continued internationally, where Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu entered three cuts and received three medals at the prestigious 2026 World Steak Challenge. Since launching in 2015, producers from more than 30 countries have competed for the title of world's best steak, making the World Steak Challenge the leading international benchmark for steak quality and excellence.
Gold
Tajima Wagyu Ribeye
Silver
Tajima Wagyu Striploin
Tajima Wagyu Tenderloin
These international results further demonstrate the quality, consistency and craftsmanship behind Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu.
The 2026 competition circuit recognised the strength and diversity of Andrews Meat Industries’ product portfolio. From premium branded beef and lamb to award-winning smallgoods, sausages and value-added products, the results reflect the expertise of our teams and their commitment to quality at every stage.
Our sincere thanks and congratulations to everyone across the entire supply chain and in Andrews Meat Industries whose dedication contributed to a stellar competition season
