Producers and small businesses across South Africa are invited to showcase their best jams, marmalades, chutneys, pickles, pestos, and more in the inaugural South African Preserve Championships.
The competition, hosted by Agri-Expo, will shine a national spotlight on fruit and vegetable preserve products across nearly 200 classes. An expert panel of judges, led by culinary training specialist Susina Jooste as chief judge, will evaluate entries through a blind tasting process, followed by an independent audit.
“This is an excellent opportunity for South African preserve makers to gain national recognition, connect with industry experts, and celebrate the art of preserving,” says Breyton Milford, general manager of Agri-Expo.
Milford adds, “With many decades of experience running the South African Dairy Championships, we are excited to extend our commitment to excellence in agri-processing to this vibrant and creative sector. This new competition will honour outstanding preserve products and encourage ongoing improvement and innovation in the industry.”
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How to enter
To be eligible for the South African Preserve Championships. Products must be available in their respective markets at the time of entry and accessible to the public, such as in retail stores, farm stalls, or markets.
Entries close on Wednesday, 25 June. Products must be delivered on Monday, 21 or Tuesday, 22 July, and judging will take place on Wednesday, 23 July. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, 6 August.
The entry fee is R150 (excluding VAT) per entry, with a late entry fee of R250 (excluding VAT) per entry. To submit entries, participants must complete an online form at www.sapreservechamps.co.za.
For further details, email charlotte@agriexpo.co.za.
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