Tajima Wagyu Bresaola paves the way with back-to-back wins in Sydney and Melbourne
- Clara Leung
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Tajima Wagyu Bresaola has taken top honours at both the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards and the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show for two consecutive years.
Announced last week at the Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, the Tajima Wagyu Bresaola took home the Champion Smallgoods title for the second year running with a score of 91.6 out of 100. Earlier this year, the bresaola also secured a Champion medal at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, with a score of 92 out of 100.
Peter Andrews, CEO of Andrews Meat Industries, commented:
"To see Tajima Wagyu Bresaola recognised as Champion two years in a row, in both Melbourne and Sydney, is an incredible honour. It reflects the commitment, skill, and care shown across the entire supply chain—from our wagyu producers, to our partners at De Palma Salumi, and everyone in between. We are proud to showcase the quality of Australian wagyu on such a respected stage."
These coveted awards are presented to the best exhibit in each category, making back-to-back wins a remarkable achievement that attests to the dedication to quality in the Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu programme.
Produced by long-time partners De Palma Salumi, Tajima Wagyu Bresaola is crafted from carefully selected cuts of Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu. De Palma Salumi’s process follows traditional Italian techniques, taking several months to cure and mature each piece. Cuts from the top round and silverside are trimmed and traditionally air-dried, resulting in bresaola that highlights the natural flavour, tenderness and marbling characteristics of Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu.
With its second consecutive Champion title at both the Melbourne and Sydney competitions, Tajima Wagyu Bresaola further cements its reputation as a benchmark for excellence in artisan smallgoods and highlights the consistent quality of Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu.
Separate from the bresaola, Andrews Meat Industries walked away more major victories at the prestigious Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, with W. Black wagyu crowned the Champion in the Branded Meat category. With a score of 94 out of 100, judges described W. Black as a “fantastic eating experience [with] fine marbling throughout and great colour”.
The Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards and the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show are among Australia’s leading competitions, judged by industry experts who aim to bring together and celebrate the best Australian products.
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About De Palma Salumi
De Palma Salumi is a family owned business rooted in seven years of tradition. Each piece is made with the finest ingredients from 100% premium Australian meat to create salumi that is nothing short of perfection. For more information, visit www.depalmasalumi.com.au
About W. Black
W. Black is the marque of distinction, the world’s finest Australian-raised Wagyu beef. Each cut comes from an unrivalled lineage, impeccably raised from pasture to plate. For more information, visit: www.wblack.com.au/
About Andrews Meat Industries
Andrews Meat Industries is one of Australia's longest serving and most respected meat suppliers and portioning processors. Led by the Andrews family since 1960, they deliver high quality products with exceptional service to foodservice, retail and export customers in Australia and overseas. For more information, visit www.andrewsmeat.com
