Entries have poured in for the 2024 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards and for the first time the general public get a chance to have their say in who is producing the tastiest bacon and ham in the country.  

The inaugural ‘People’s Choice’ Award allows discerning bacon and ham enthusiasts to cast a vote for their favourite meat retailer.

Traditionally, judging has been left up to a team of butchers and culinary experts who inspect and sample the country’s finest bacon and ham products, all produced from 100% New Zealand born and raised New Zealand pork.  Medals are awarded across different categories with all category champion winners undergoing a second round of judging to identify New Zealand's supreme bacon and ham products.

Brent Kleiss, CEO of NZPork says, “These awards celebrate the best of our local bacon and ham producers, which all starts with the best PigCare™ Accredited New Zealand pork. We’re thrilled the introduction of the People’s Choice Award this year allows the public to get involved, have their say and support their favourite local butchers.”

The People’s Choice Award voting is now underway until Friday 21st June, allowing bacon and ham lovers to visit the online platform, find their favourite local entry, and cast their vote accordingly.

Full results of the People’s Choice and Supreme winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on Wednesday 24^th July, in Auckland.

Vote for your favourite entry here.

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