Artisan Awards

Kāpiti food and beverage producers who were recognised at the awards include:

• Rose’s Chilli Crisp - Gold Medal Sauces Category for their Chilli Crisp
• Sone’s Sauce - 3 Silver Medals in the Sauces Category for their Salad Sauce, Satay Sauce and Secret Sauce.
• CoralTree Organics – Silver Medal Ambient Category for their Apple Cider Vinegar
• Elemental Cider - Bronze Medal in the Alcoholic Category for their Pohutukawa Flower Cider
• Glam Food Kapiti - Bronze medal in the Ambient Category for their Spicy Kasundi Relish

New business Rose’s Chill Crisp took out a gold award in the Ambient Category just six months after launching the brand. Rose Lawson the Founder of Rose’s Chill Crisp shared her delight in winning her first ever award.

“We entered these awards never expecting anything to come of it and were thrilled to hear the judges loved our product. We make every single jar by hand, including labelling and it has been a true labour of love sharing this product.”

Rose’s Chilli Crisp is made in Waikanae and demand has been strong since the product launched in July 2024.         

“We are not your standard chilli oil. We deliver a crispy, crunchy, garlicky, umami, sweet and spicy flavour bomb. It has been an experience getting this product in market and we have been grateful for all the local support, especially from other Food and Beverage producers,” says Lawson.

The NZ Artisan Awards received over 700 entries which made it competitive, and the Kāpiti Coast success showcases the quality food and beverage production happening in the district.

To find out more about the NZ Artisan Awards and all winners visit https://supermarketnews.co.nz/read-online/inspire-artisans-2024/