SA DAIRY AWARDS7-15 September 2012 theshow.com.au

The South Australian Dairy Awards competition has been established as the result of the amalgamation of the Dairy Industry of Australia and the Royal Adelaide Show Dairy Products competitions to create prestigious awards

representing the entire industry.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DAIRY AWARDS

ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORSIn an endeavour to continue to make the South Australian Dairy Awards relevant to the Industry,

classes are reviewed annually.Suggestions for alterations to the 2013 South Australian Dairy Awards Prize Schedule should be

submitted in writing by the end of September.

The winners of the SA Dairy Awards will be announced at The SA Dairy Awards Gala Dinner to be held in the Ridley Pavilion, Adelaide Showground on Tuesday 14 August 2012. This is the event of the year for the Dairy Industry and will give you an opportunity to mix with colleagues and friends whilst enjoying a night of fun and entertainment. The ticket cost will include a 3 course meal, drinks and entertainment. Should you wish to purchase tickets for this function, please contact Jo Gilbert, SADA, U5 / 780 South Road, Glandore SA 5037or fax 08 8293 8886 for more information.

NO LATE EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED

GRAND DAIRY AWARDSProducts in classes 1-30 (excluding those manufactured from non bovine milk) awarded a gold medal are eligible for entry into the Grand Dairy Awards.

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society makes every attempt to ensure that all information contained within this schedule is correct at the time of printing, however the RA&HS retains the right

to change such details as may be required.

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITSCheese & Other Products (Classes 1-30) ..................................................Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 July

Should be delivered to: Arena Sports Bar, Adelaide Showground, Wayville between 8.00 am and 3.30 pm

Brenton Higgins Award ...............................................................................................by Friday 22 JuneBest Innovative Dairy Product (Class 31) ............................................................. by Wednesday, 11 JulyChocolate (Classes 32 - 43) ................................................................ Monday 16 – Wednesday 18 July

Should be delivered to: Administration Office, Adelaide Showground, Wayville between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm

JUDGING DAYSDairy ............................................................................................Wednesday 18 and Thursday, 19 JulyChocolate ...................................................................................................................Thursday, 19 July

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CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIESThe following conditions will strictly apply:

• Allentries,whetherlodgedinpersonorsentby post, or completed online must be in the Society’s possession at its Administration Office by 5.00 pm on Friday 1 June 2012.

• Postalentryformsandfeeswillbeacceptedup to and including entries postmarked on or before the official closing date.

• Whensendingentryformsandfeesbypost, the onus is on the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time.

• Entryformsbyfacsimileoremailwillnotbeaccepted.

• Ifyourequireformalacknowledgementthatyour entry has been received, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your entry form.

• Alateentryoptionisavailableunderthefollowing conditions:

• Theentryform/sandfeesarereceivedorpostmarked within 7 days of the official closing date and An additional fee equivalent to three times the standard entry fee is paid.

• The late entry option is NOT available on-line• Absolutely no exception to the above

conditions will be made to any exhibitor under any circumstance.

ON-LINE ENTRIESEntries for the Dairy Products Section can be performed on-line in 2012.Please go to: www.theshow.com.au for further information.

ENTRY FEES (GST INCLUDED)Members of the RA&HS, $15 per entry; non-members, $20 per entry.

SPECIAL REGULATIONSExhibitorsareremindedthattheSociety’sGeneralRegulations apply to all sections of the Show and that the Special Regulations, hereunder set out, which apply to this section only, are merely supplementary to these General Regulations. A copy of the General Regulations may be obtained from the Society’s website (www.theshow.com.au) or upon request from the Society’s Administration Office.

REFUNDSNo refund of entry fees will be made after the closing date of entries.

MEMBERSHIPExhibitorsneednotbemembersoftheRoyalAgricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc, but members are entitled to a reduced entry fee. Membership fees: Adults $140, Juniors (under 18) as at 1 January 2012, $48

PAYMENT OF FEESWhenpayingfeesbychequeorcreditcard,exhibitors must ensure that sufficient funds are available at the time of entry. Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of entries.

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIESExhibitorsarepermittedtomakenomorethan 5entriesperclass.Exhibitsmustbemanufacturedin Australia by the exhibitor. In classes 1-30, exhibits must be manufactured with Bovine Milk, (excluding classes 12, and 30 for Non-Bovine Milk.)In all Classes except Best Innovative Dairy Product, entries shall consist of 1 or more retail units aggregating between 500 grams or millilitres and approximately 2kgs or litres in quantity.

1. All exhibits (Class 1-30) shall comply with the relevant requirements of Food Standards 1.6.2 and 2.5.4 of the FSANZ.

2. All entries from Dairy Processor companies entering the Dairy products for the SA Dairy Awards (Classes 1-30) should be accredited with a relevant Dairy Authority or will be required to supply HACCP accreditation prior to the product being judged.

3. TheExhibitorshouldbethemanufacturerofthe product entered. Products manufactured by another busines may be entered but must be entered under the name of the manufacturing company.

LABELLING OF EXHIBITS (ALL CLASSES)The outside of each container, package etc in which any exhibit or exhibits are delivered or consigned for judging shall bear a label clearly identifying the class number(s) and entry number(s) of each exhibit contained therein. Eachindividualexhibitshallhaveattachedoradjacent to it the label supplied by this Society, setting out the class number and exhibit number.Any exhibit not clearly identified shall be disqualified by the stewards prior to judging. For uniformity in presenting exhibits to the judges the Society’s labels shall be left on or adjacent to each exhibit.

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES FRIDAY, 1 JUNE 2012 at 5.00 pm

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WITHDRAWALSAll withdrawals must be made in writing and can be sent via email to info@adelaideshowground.com.auorfaxedto(08)82121533.Emailedwithdrawalsmustinclude“Withdrawal”inthesubject line and the section (eg South Australian Dairy Awards, exhibitor name, class number/s, exhibit number (if known) and exhibit name (if applicable).Withdrawalsmustbemadeatleast24 hours prior to judging.

PRIZES AND AWARDSA first prize of $40 or more will be awarded in each class unless no entry is of sufficient quality. All entries gaining 18 points or more will receive gold medal awards and those gaining 16 or 17.9 points will receive silver medal awards. RA&HS sashes will be awarded to all champion winners

YOUR PRIVACYIf you do not want your details to be made available to other parties, please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the RA&HS. Your personal information will then only be used by the RA&HS to maintain contact with you and allow us to manage your entries. The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize sponsors of the details of recipients to enable distribution of their voucher/product prizes. Please note: by ticking the box to suppress your details, your name will appear in the Catalogue (if applicable) but your address will not.

PRIZE MONEY AND GSTPrize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include GST.The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors depends on information provided to us. If you confirm that you are GST registered and provide your Australian Business Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus10%GST.WewillprovideyouwithaRecipient Created Tax Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian Taxation Office.In entering the competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the following:

• YouwillnotissueataxinvoicetotheRA&HSin respect to prize money received

• YouwillnotifytheRA&HSifyouceasetoberegistered for GST.

If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to the GST.If you confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to GST.

IMPORTANTIt is important that you either:

• Confirmyouareenteringaspartofaprivaterecreational pursuit or hobby, or

• ConfirmyouareenteringasaGSTregisteredbusiness and supply your ABN

Failure to do either of the above will cause the RA&HS to withhold 48.5% of your prize money in accordance with Australian tax legislation.

The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax advisor.

PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEYEFTisamoreefficientformofpaymentofprizemoney.Exhibitorsarerequestedtonominatebankaccount details on the space provided on the entry form to facilitate prompt payment of prize money.

Exhibitorswhodonotnominateabankaccountmay be paid by cheque by indicating on the entry form. Please note – payment by cheque will be madeafterEFTpaymentsareprocessed.

Please note that cheques will be made out in the name of the exhibitor. If you do not have an account in the name you have entered under, you willneedtobepaidviaEFT.

To assist the Society, would you please ensure cheques are deposited promptly into a bank account. Replacement prize cheques will be issued up to 31 December 2012, however a fee of $10 may be charged. If the cheque to be replaced is not returned then an additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of cancellation. Any concerns regarding prize money must be raised with the Society by 31 December.

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SUPPLY OF EXHIBITSAll exhibits will remain the property of the RA&HS.The winner of the Champion Cheese may be requested to supply a quantity of the winning product for use for judging and industry tastings duringtheRoyalAdelaideWineShow.TheSociety requests that this product is provided at wholesale price or less. Acknowledgement of supply will be made during these events.

DUMMIESDuring the Show a display will feature prize winning produce and trophies. As this will be unrefrigerated, it is required that dummy packs, bearing normal retail brands, be provided. These should represent the product as it is normally marketed to the public.Exhibitorsmayberequiredtoprovideaselectionof dummies for special displays featuring championship winners. The display will be located in the Dairy Foods Hall, Milk Bar, WesternendofKingsway.

JUDGINGThe Judges may request the Society to have tests done on any entry suspected of not complying with class conditions or the Food Standards Code. At least 2 Judges and 2 Stewards must attend the judging unless the attendance of fewer personnel is approved by the Dairy Products Committee.

PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISINGResults of these competitions will be released to the media on 14 August 2012. No prior publicity or advertising is permitted.

SPECIAL AWARDSTHE BRENTON HIGGINS MEMORIAL AWARD

for EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY

In memory of the late Brenton Higgins AM, this award has been created to recognise significant effort, service and contribution to the dairy industry. Nominations will be requested from the DIAA and SADA and the industry in general and will be judged by industry personnel serving on the Dairy

Products Committee.Submissions should be forwarded to The Brenton Higgins Memorial Award

The Dairy Products Committee PO Box 108 Goodwood SA 5034

and should be received by the Society no later than Friday 22 June 2012 $400 - sponsored by Members of the RA&HS Dairy Products committee.

First $400 and Trophy (value $100).

Criteria A one page description of the nominee’s employment history in demonstration of exceptional service is to be submitted when nominating. Please see nomination form.

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CHEESESCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING

PointsFlavour and aroma........................................... 10 Texture and body ............................................... 6 Presentation ....................................................... 4 TOTAL ............................................................. 20Exhibitsarerequiredtohaveflavourprofilesconsistentwiththeterms“mild”,“matured”etcfor each class. Exhibitsmustbegivenarecognisedvarietalname or appropriate description, provided the exhibitor’s identity is not disclosed. All entries shall be at least 500g samples. A maximum of 5kg of product to be supplied.

CHEESEClass 1–THE SWIRE COLD STORAGE PRIZE

Cheese, cheddar, mild or semi-matured, rinded or rindless $100 - sponsored by Swire Cold Storage. ♦ First $100.

Class 2–Cheese, cheddar, matured or vintage, rinded or rindless ♦ First $40.

Class 3–Cheese, hard, grating ♦ First $40.

Class 4–Cheese, semi-hard, bacteria ripened, with or without eyes. ♦ First $40.

Class 5–Cheese, blue type ♦ First $40.

Class 6–Cheese, washed rind. ♦ First $40.

Class 7–Cheese, Brie or Camembert ♦ First $40.

Class 8–Cheese, soft, ripened, other than Brie or Camembert, suitable for Triple Cream. ♦ First $40.

Class 9–Cheese, soft, fresh, unripened, such as Marscapone, Fetta or Cream Cheese,flavouredorunflavoured. ♦ First $40.

Class 10–Cheese, flavoured ♦ First $40.

Class 11–Farmhouse Cheese, Bovine ♦ First $40.

Class 12–Farmhouse Cheese, Non Bovine or Blends. ♦ First $40.

TROPHIES FOR CHEESETHE DAIRY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF

AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

CHAMPION CHEDDAR CHEESE OF THE SHOW Trophy (value $200) - sponsored by

Dairy Industry Association of Australia Inc.

THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

CHAMPION HARD OR SEMI-HARD VARIETY OTHER THAN CHEDDAR

To be selected from classes 3 & 4. Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by

Dairy Australia.

THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

CHAMPION SOFT CHEESE VARIETY To be selected from classes 6 - 9 inclusive. Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by

Dairy Australia.

THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

CHAMPION FARMHOUSE CHEESE To be selected from class 11 & 12.

In the event that this award is won by a non-bovine product the award will be supplied by the

RA&HS. Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by

Dairy Australia.

THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN ALL CHEESE CLASSES

Points to be allotted as follows . 1 point for each first prize gold medal (Top Gold)

awarded. In the event of a tie a decision will be made

based on the average points awarded to all of the exhibitors entries.

Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by Dairy Australia.

THE FOOD PROCESSING OPTIMISATION TROPHY

for CHAMPION SA MANUFACTURED CHEESE Trophy (value $150) - sponsored by

Food Processing Optimization.

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OTHER PRODUCTSClass 13–Yoghurt, natural, any range of fat level.

♦ First $40.Class 14–Yoghurt, containing flavouring, spices

or real fruit, any range of fat level. Flavour to be stated on entry form. ♦ First $40.

THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA TROPHY for

CHAMPION YOGHURT Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by

Dairy Australia.

CLASSES 15 TO 23 FRESH PRODUCTS ONLYClass 15–White Milk, minimum fat level 3.2%,

including UHT. ♦ First $40.

Class 16–White Milk, less than 3.2% fat level, including modified milk and UHT. ♦ First $40.

Class 17–THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PRIZE Flavoured Milk, Coffee, any fat level, including UHT. $50 - sponsored by Dairy Australia. ♦ First $50.

Class 18–Flavoured Milk, any other flavour, any fat level, including UHT. ♦ First $40.

Class 19–Cream, rich, pure. ♦ First $40.

Class 20–THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PRIZE Cream, thickened, standard 35% butterfat minimum. $50 - sponsored by Dairy Australia. ♦ First $50.

Class 21–Cream, cultured. ♦ First $40.

Class 22–Non Frozen Dairy Dessert. e.g. Cream caramel, fromage frais etc. Judging criteria to include appearance of product. ♦ First $40.

Class 23–Frozen Dairy Dessert. Judging criteria to include appearance of product. ♦ First $40.

Class 24–THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PRIZE Icecream, vanilla, containing less than 14% butter fat. Entriesinthisclassshallbeplainhomogenous products without solid particles, syrups etc. $50 - sponsored by Dairy Australia. ♦ First $50.

Class 25–THE AMCOR FIBRE PACKAGING PRIZE Icecream, other than vanilla , containing less than 14% butterfat Not eligible for entry in class 24 or 26 Flavour to be stated on container and entry form. $50 - sponsored by Amcor Fibre Packaging. ♦ First $50.

Class 26–Premium Icecream, above 14% butterfat, any flavour. Flavour to be stated on entry form. ♦ First $50.

Class 27–Impulse Single Serve Icecream. Any product single serve, 200 ml and under. Five individual retail samples to be provided. ♦ First $40.

THE ALTO MANUFACTURING TROPHY for

CHAMPION ICECREAM For Classes 24 - 27 inclusive.

Trophy (value $200) - sponsored by Alto Manufacturing Pty Ltd.

Class 28–Dairy Confection, Frozen. Any product single serve, 200ml and under. Five individual retail samples to be supplied. ♦ First $40.

Class 29–THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PRIZE Dairy Based Dips. Any dip of which at least 50% of the total solids contents are derived from milk. Marketable size containers. $50 - sponsored by Dairy Australia. ♦ First $50.

Class 30–Any Commercial Product manufactured from Caprine or Ovine milk. A limit of two entries per factory. Not eligible for entry in class 12 ♦ First $40.

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BEST INNOVATIVE DAIRY PRODUCTClass 31–THE DAIRY AUSTRALIA PRIZE

Best Innovative Dairy Product. 1.ExhibitsmustbeinthehandsoftheRoyal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia Inc, PO Box 40, Goodwood, SA 5034, by 11 July 2012. 2.Eachexhibitmustrelatetoaproductwhich is actually being marketed, and has been introduced into the Australian market, within the twelve months preceding the opening day of the Show. It need not be a consumer product , it can be an ingredient or a non-food application. The product itself is not required to be submitted, but may also be entered in another class within the prize schedule.

3.Eachexhibitmustbeintheformofaone or two page statement and may be accompanied by specimens of labels or packages. The statement must describe the product, giving all compositional and nutritional information except any matter of a confidential nature. Other information should include the intended uses of the product, especially where it is not a consumer item, its benefits to the dairy industry in general, and major reasons for its development, such as results of market research or perceived needs of the industry or consumers. In giving the above information, innovations of any kind should be highlighted. Trophy (value $100) - sponsored by Dairy Australia. ♦ First Trophy (value $100).

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Entriesarerestrictedtofourperclassfromeachexhibitor. ExhibitsmustbemanufacturedinAustraliabytheexhibitor. Exhibitorsmustbecommercialmanufacturersofchocolate. All exhibits must be manufactured with Bovine milk (excluding dark chocolate). Note: For consumer packs, the presentation of the pack will also be taken into consideration under Presentation. All entries should comply with the appropriate provisions of the Australian Food Standards Code (which specifies minimum milk contents for milk chocolate). The dairy components should be of Australian origin. Entrieswillbeacceptedonlyfromtheoriginalmanufactureroftheentry.Theywillnotbeacceptedfrom wholesalers, retailers or others. As judging places emphasis on the product rather than the pack, entries of the same product will not be accepted in more than one packaging type. Judges reserve the right to purchase commercial samples and compare same to exhibits, any significant variation may result in disqualification or downgrading of points. All entries should be as per a normal production run. Chocolate/Compound - all entries are limited to chocolate as defined in the Australian Food Standards Codes i.e. compound chocolate and products made with compounded chocolate will not be accepted.

CHOCOLATES

PRIZES & AWARDSA first prize of $40 or more will be awarded in each class unless no entry is of sufficient quality. Gold Medals will be awarded to exhibits achieving between 91-100 points and Silver for 81-90 points.Class 32–Chocolate, Milk,

unbranded block of minimum 200 grams. Actual chocolate used must have been manufactured by the exhibitor. ♦ First $40.

Class 33–Chocolate, Dark, unbranded block of minimum 200 grams. Actual chocolate used must have been manufactured by the exhibitor. ♦ First $40.

Class 34–THE CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SA PRIZE Panned Chocolates, anyflavourofchocolate,anyvariety,minimum exhibit 200 grams. $40 - sponsored by The Chocolate Academy SA ♦ First $40.

Class 35–Chocolate Bars, coated or filled, minimum of four samples to be submitted. ♦ First $40.

Class 36–THE ADELAIDE CHOCOLATE SCHOOL PRIZE Chocolate Truffles, ganache based, 200 grams sample. $40 - sponsored by Adelaide Chocolate School. ♦ First $40.

Class 37– THE CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SA PRIZE Boxed Chocolate, single variety , excluding mint and ginger, two boxes to be submitted. $40 - sponsored by The Chocolate Academy SA ♦ First $40.

Class 38–Boxed Chocolate, assortment, two boxes to be submitted. ♦ First $40.

Class 39– THE CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SA PRIZE Native Australian Flavoured Chocolate, e.g. quandong, wattle seed, lemon myrtle, (excluding ginger), 200 grams sample. $40 - sponsored by The Chocolate Academy SA ♦ First $40.

Class 40–After Dinner Mints. 200 grams sample. ♦ First $40.

Class 41–Ginger Chocolate, excluding bars, 200 grams sample. ♦ First $40.

Class 42–THE ADELAIDE CHOCOLATE SCHOOL PRIZE Novelty Chocolate, uniquely shaped manufactured novelty chocolate products, unrestricted, two samples only required. $40 - sponsored by Adelaide Chocolate School. ♦ First $40.

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Class 43–THE ADELAIDE CHOCOLATE SCHOOL PRIZE Novelty Chocolate Display Piece, hand made, eg for window display or festive special orders, one sample required. $40 - sponsored by Adelaide Chocolate School. ♦ First $40.

THE JOHN W ROTHWELL TROPHY for

CHAMPION CHOCOLATE Highest point product (excluding packaging). Trophy (value $150) - sponsored by

John W Rothwell.

THE MURATTI CAKES AND GATEAUX TROPHY for

MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOCOLATE EXHIBITOR Points will be allocated as follows

1 point for each first prize gold medal (Top Gold) awarded.

In the event of a tie a decision will be made based on the average points awarded to all of

the exhibitors entries. Trophy (value $200) - sponsored by

Muratti Cakes & Gateaux.

Want to support the Royal Adelaide Show?You are invited to sponsor the Royal Adelaide Show - South Australia’s largest and best loved annual event.Sponsors can be individuals, clubs, associations, businesses or product suppliers.

Prize sponsors play an integral part in the Royal Adelaide Show by providing tangible rewards for successful exhibitors and encouraging competition and the pursuit of excellence.

Sponsors can nominate the name of their sponsored prize and are acknowledged in print in the Prize Schedule in association with their sponsored prize.

Prize sponsors often have an association or attachment to the class, breed or competition they support.Identify the competition, breed, section or class you would like to support and contact the Sponsorship Manager today.

Prizes can be cash, trophies, gift vouchers or appropriate product. Trophies can be purchased by the RA&HS of SA on your behalf or you can choose your own.

SponsorshipManager,KarenHolthousecanbecontactedon08 8210 5255 or kholthouse@adelaideshowground.com.au

THE SANDY’S FINE FOODS PRIZE for

BEST PRODUCT FROM AN EMERGING CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURER

open to companies who have been operating for 5 years or less. Length of trade to be noted on

the entry form Voucher (value $300) - sponsored by

Sandy’s Fine Foods.