4 May, 2023
Kilcoy Global Foods wins national Wagyu award
Kilcoy Global Foods (KGF) has taken out the prestigious 2023 Australian Wagyu Association branded beef competition award, which is considered to be the country’s most acclaimed consumer-panel-based beef taste test.
KGF Australian president Jiah Falcke said the award was a tremendous honour, particularly considering the company’s Wagyu program began just four years ago.
“We launched the Jade Wagyu Fullblood brand 18 months ago as part of an expanding range of Wagyu and grain-fed brands, and to take out the overall award in a record field of 57 entries across five divisions is an incredible achievement,” he said.
“The overall award is based on tenderness, juiciness, flavour and aesthetics, and the judging panel described our winning Jade Wagyu as ‘deliciously balanced and succulent’.
“This is a proud moment for us and a credit to our brilliant suppliers and best-in-class processing and technology.”
Overall, KGF won three gold medals in addition to its overall championship win at the awards.
Meanwhile, KGF took out the ‘Champion Team Commercial Evaluation’ and ‘Champion ICMJ Team Industry’ at the recent Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) Northern Conference in Rockhampton.
A non-profit organisation, ICMJ focuses on fostering the growth and development of students and young professionals interested in the meat industry. They aim to cultivate a talented and enthusiastic pool of individuals who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to help the Australian meat industry compete in the ever-evolving world of meat quality.
Mr Falcke said KGF believes in providing opportunities for university students and young professionals, while KGF is always grateful for the opportunity to be involved in events like the annual ICMJ Northern Conference.
“This year, we took our commitment a step further by having a team participate in the competition which comprised of graduates and young staff from across our facilities – Kilcoy, Birtinya, and Kyneton – and we couldn’t be prouder of their victorious achievement,” Mr Falcke said.
“This program is part of our ongoing commitment to developing future leaders within our industry.”
