Kingaroy’s gourmet foods are shaping up to be show winners
Published Wednesday, 07 November, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Home to some of the State’s finest gourmet food manufacturers, the South Burnett region is positioning itself as a ‘must see’ food and wine destination.
Two of the region’s star performers, Kingaroy Cheese and Proteco, will showcase their culinary delights at the Good Food and Wine Show being held on 9-11 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said Kingaroy Cheese had recently teamed up with Barambah Wines to promote some of Australia’s complementary wines and cheeses.
“Kingaroy Cheese has won awards at major dairy produce shows throughout Australia for their soft cheeses and dairy products,” Ms Boyle said.
“The company is dedicated to developing a worldwide reputation for high quality cheeses that are all handmade.”
Kingaroy Cheese’s Chris Ganzer said the South Burnett region had a lot to offer food and wine lovers.
“We wanted to partner with regional food and wine companies to showcase the best of the region and promote the South Burnett as a food, wine and tourism destination – that’s why we’ve teamed up with Barambah Wines,” he said.
“Our cellar door, featuring locally-produced food and wine, is open seven days a week for people who, like us, appreciate good food and wine.”
Ms Boyle said Proteco was another of the region’s gourmet food manufacturers that was making a name for itself for its range of quality cold pressed oils.
“Proteco has perfected the cold pressing technique to produce a range of quality oils that are healthy and full of natural flavour and aroma,” she said.
“Their products are also 100 per cent chemical free and 100 per cent Australian-made – a winning combination.”
Proteco’s Josh Gadischke said his company would showcase up to eight varieties of its cold pressed oils at the Show and was particularly interested in garnishing valuable customer feedback.
“This Show is a great opportunity to communicate directly with the retail consumer,” Mr Gadischke said.
“We’re interested in talking with consumers at that level and finding out exactly what motivates people to buy specific products.”
Mr Gadischke said Proteco’s quality cold pressed oils were sold nationally in health food stores, IGAs and could increasingly be found in specialty delis.
Ms Boyle said the Good Food and Wine Show was one of Australia’s largest consumer exhibitions for the food industry, attracting more than 300 food, beverage, kitchen appliance and cookware exhibitors.
“We’re expecting more than 14,000 food and wine lovers to pass through the doors of the Convention Centre over the weekend,” Ms Boyle said.
“Food and beverage manufacturing is big business in Queensland – worth more than $15 billion a year in revenue.
“Although Queensland has traditionally produced mainly meat products and sugar, our value-added foods are rapidly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality.
“The Good Food and Wine Show is an important forum for companies to launch new products, educate and meet customers, build brand recognition and loyalty, and increase their long-term sales and market share.
“The Queensland Government will host two displays to help support and profile eight of the State’s top food producers, including Kingaroy Cheese and Proteco.”
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Company contacts:
Kingaroy Cheese, Chris Ganzer, 4162 5990
Proteco, Josh Gadischke, 4162 5660
Media contact: 3224 2004
7 November 2007
Two of the region’s star performers, Kingaroy Cheese and Proteco, will showcase their culinary delights at the Good Food and Wine Show being held on 9-11 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said Kingaroy Cheese had recently teamed up with Barambah Wines to promote some of Australia’s complementary wines and cheeses.
“Kingaroy Cheese has won awards at major dairy produce shows throughout Australia for their soft cheeses and dairy products,” Ms Boyle said.
“The company is dedicated to developing a worldwide reputation for high quality cheeses that are all handmade.”
Kingaroy Cheese’s Chris Ganzer said the South Burnett region had a lot to offer food and wine lovers.
“We wanted to partner with regional food and wine companies to showcase the best of the region and promote the South Burnett as a food, wine and tourism destination – that’s why we’ve teamed up with Barambah Wines,” he said.
“Our cellar door, featuring locally-produced food and wine, is open seven days a week for people who, like us, appreciate good food and wine.”
Ms Boyle said Proteco was another of the region’s gourmet food manufacturers that was making a name for itself for its range of quality cold pressed oils.
“Proteco has perfected the cold pressing technique to produce a range of quality oils that are healthy and full of natural flavour and aroma,” she said.
“Their products are also 100 per cent chemical free and 100 per cent Australian-made – a winning combination.”
Proteco’s Josh Gadischke said his company would showcase up to eight varieties of its cold pressed oils at the Show and was particularly interested in garnishing valuable customer feedback.
“This Show is a great opportunity to communicate directly with the retail consumer,” Mr Gadischke said.
“We’re interested in talking with consumers at that level and finding out exactly what motivates people to buy specific products.”
Mr Gadischke said Proteco’s quality cold pressed oils were sold nationally in health food stores, IGAs and could increasingly be found in specialty delis.
Ms Boyle said the Good Food and Wine Show was one of Australia’s largest consumer exhibitions for the food industry, attracting more than 300 food, beverage, kitchen appliance and cookware exhibitors.
“We’re expecting more than 14,000 food and wine lovers to pass through the doors of the Convention Centre over the weekend,” Ms Boyle said.
“Food and beverage manufacturing is big business in Queensland – worth more than $15 billion a year in revenue.
“Although Queensland has traditionally produced mainly meat products and sugar, our value-added foods are rapidly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality.
“The Good Food and Wine Show is an important forum for companies to launch new products, educate and meet customers, build brand recognition and loyalty, and increase their long-term sales and market share.
“The Queensland Government will host two displays to help support and profile eight of the State’s top food producers, including Kingaroy Cheese and Proteco.”
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Company contacts:
Kingaroy Cheese, Chris Ganzer, 4162 5990
Proteco, Josh Gadischke, 4162 5660
Media contact: 3224 2004
7 November 2007