RQFWS Branded Lamb Competition

The Royal Queensland Food & Wine Show (RQFWS) Branded Lamb Competition unearths the nation’s finest lamb in the retail market. For a country that adores its red meat and produces some of the finest lamb in the world, this competition is a true showcase of the best of the best.

The competition includes MSA and non-MSA Branded Lamb across three classes – 20kg or under; more than 20kg; and restaurant trade more than 24kg. The meat is judged on tenderness, flavour, juiciness and overall liking, while a chop is cut off before being cooked for visual judging.

Chief Judge Elaine Millar will once again lead a team of expert judges, including top chefs from award-winning restaurants, butchers, food consultants and food journalists.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your products judged at the highest level, by some of the nation’s top judges.

Join us in celebrating Australia’s finest produce - this is a unique branding opportunity for your business, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Entries will open in February 2018.

Benefits and Opportunities

Participating in the Branded Lamb Competition gives you the opportunity to access the following benefits:

• An opportunity to be featured at the RQFWS wine tasting event 'Grape Grazing by Night - Celebrating Australian Wine' on 6 July 2018, which is attended by more than 800 people
• Access to RQFWS medal artwork which is provided to winners free of charge
• An opportunity to be featured throughout the 10 days of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in August - the largest event in Queensland - including at the Ekka Media Launch (July); RQFWS Cooking Stage; the Royal Queensland Steakhouse presented by JBS; RQFWS food outlets; Corporate Suites; Sponsor Lounge; and RNA Council events
• The opportunity to become a supplier to the Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) and feature in their menu compendium which is offered to international, national and local events
• Publicity, with winners mentioned in RQFWS media releases, social media posts and on the website

2017 Branded Lamb Winner

Congratulations to Woodward Foods Australia for their HRW Tasmanian Lamb which was awarded the Super Butcher Champion Branded Lamb of Show.

Results Catalogues

• 2017 Results Catalogue
• 2016 Results Catalogue
• 2015 Results Catalogue
• 2014 Results Catalogue
• 2013 Results Catalogue

Forms and Downloads

Material for the 2018 Branded Lamb Competition will be available in February 2018. 

• 2018 Branded Beef & Branded Lamb Fact Sheet
• Schedule
• Entry Form (PDF printer friendly)
• Statutory Declaration
• Enter Online