This document provides information about producers from New South Wales, Australia that will be showcasing their products at the Australian Cruise Association's 20th Anniversary Cruise Conference in Sydney. It introduces NSW as Australia's most geographically diverse state, offering memorable experiences through food and drink. The document then profiles over 25 producers in sections for cured meats, dairy, vegetables, seafood, desserts, and drinks. They represent different regions of NSW and provide brief descriptions of each producer's offerings.

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WELCOME TO SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES | MAP
See where our New South Wales producers are located:
NEW SOUTH WALES
Welcome to the Australian Cruise Association’s
20th Anniversary Cruise Conference. We are
thrilled to be hosting you in iconic Sydney to
mark this momentous occasion.
New South Wales (NSW) is Australia’s most
geographically diverse state, offering holiday
memories to last a lifetime. Whether it’s a road
trip along the stunning South Coast sampling
freshly shucked oysters, a trip to the Hunter
Valley to sip on world-class Shiraz or a visit to
Byron Bay to explore the thriving food scene,
there are unforgettable experiences at every turn
in Regional NSW.
As the state’s capital, and the gateway to
cruising in NSW, Sydney feeds its sister ports
of Newcastle and Eden. Set on one of the most
beautiful harbours in the world and with famous
architectural icons such as the Sydney Opera
House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to explore,
Sydney offers plenty of excitement for visitors at
any time of the year.
This multicultural destination has a food scene
that’s become one of the most dazzling of any
city in the world. Using an array of fresh local
produce, Sydney’s chefs draw their inspiration
from across the globe. Dining experiences not to
miss include Bennelong, Quay, Aria, Sepia and
Momofuku Seiobo.
Tonight we offer you a taste of the exceptional
food and drink that NSW has to offer with over 25
producers showcasing their outstanding produce
and experiences to you for this special event.
CONTENTS
Cured Collection......................... 4
Dairy Collection.......................... 6
Vegetable Collection.................10
Seafood Collection...................12
Dessert Collection....................14
Drinks..........................................16
Recipes.........................................20
More Information.....................23
Contacts......................................24
BLUE
MOUNTAINS
NORTHERN
RIVERS
SOUTHERN
HIGHLANDS
SOUTHERN
TABLELANDS
CANBERRA
DISTRICT
EDEN
ORANGE
SYDNEY
NEWCASTLE
NORTHCOAST
SOUTH
COAST

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C U R E D C O L L E C T I O NC U R E D C O L L E C T I O N
Cured
ALTO OLIVES | SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
The foothills of Australia’s Great Dividing Range are home to award winning ALTO Olives, a dynamic
family enterprise producing a diverse portfolio of exceptional quality Australian extra virgin olive
oils & natural table olives. All of their products are sustainably produced and receive world-wide
recognition for their exceptional quality.
Contact: Westerly Isbaih www.alto-olives.com.au
SALUMI AUSTRALIA | NORTHERN RIVERS
Australia’s premier Italian small goods company. They have created an award winning range of
superior small goods that combines age-old salumi making traditions with the tastes and lifestyles
of today. They like to call it the new old flavour. Their products use 100% Australian pork that’s
hand raised on ethical and sustainable farms just up the road near Byron Bay. They even know their
farmers by first name, which is their guarantee to you that their products are exceptional every time.
Contact: Michael Dlask www.salumi.com.au
JULIANNE’S KITCHEN | SYDNEY
Julianne’s Kitchen started as a catering business that evolved after the sale of Julianne’s successful
restaurant Cloudstreet in Kirribilli, Sydney. In 2010 Julianne’s Kitchen launched into making gourmet
artisan food specialising in handmade products, such as French style pâté’s, terrines, fruit pastes and
caramelised onion jam. In 2013, Julianne’s Kitchen won several awards and overall gourmet food
champion at the Royal Sydney Fine Food Show and today Julianne distributes her award winning
products to retail and food service venues in Australia.
Contact: Julianne Lever www.julianneskitchen.com.au
ALTO OLIVES
THE GERMAN BUTCHERY
THE GERMAN BUTCHERY | SYDNEY
This multi award winning butchery based in Sydney has a diverse range of cured meats using
techniques master butcher Tino Dees learnt as an East German apprentice, and the cold-cuts he
gained a taste for during his time in Russia. Combining premium quality Australian meats with
traditional techniques and old fashion recipes delivers a beautiful product every time.
Contact: Tino Dees www.germanbutchery.com.au

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D A I R Y C O L L E C T I O ND A I R Y C O L L E C T I O N
Dairy
JANNEI DAIRY FARM | BLUE MOUNTAINS
Jannei Dairy Farm based in Lithgow, Blue Mountains has been producing quality and award winning
artisan goats cheese since 1995. Their focus on sustainable farming practices means the Jannei Dairy
goats are fed on natural concentrates and graze on paddocks that are treated with organic fertilisers.
Jannei Goats cheese is made from 100% fresh goats milk and vegetable rennet. Always a characteristic
of this artisan cheese is its creaminess and natural developing flavours.
Contact: Janaette Watson www.jannei.com.au
LITHGOW, BLUE MOUNTAINS
PAESANELLA CHEESE | SYDNEY
Award winning Paesanella cheese is one of Sydney’s longest running cheese empires started over 54
years ago and is a symbol of what fresh Italian cheese should be. Their Marrickville factory specialises
in Australian cow and buffalo milk cheese including their famous fresh milk ricotta, buffalo ricotta
and dry ricotta. Their range also includes buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini, mascarpone and burrata. To
ensure consistency and freshness the company owns its own herd of milking buffalo and all milk is
pasteurised once it arrives at the factory. Hands on and family owned supporting the community and
producing quality products.
Contact: Max Somma www.paesanella.com.au
TILBA DAIRY | SOUTH COAST
Tilba Real Dairy specialise in ‘paddock to plate’ cheeses, milk, cream and yoghurt. They run a dairy
farm in the heart of the Tilba valley located approximately 2 kms from the cheese factory, where they
milk a herd of pure Jersey cows. The farm has been running for over 15 years with purebred Jersey
cows grazing on the lush pristine grasses in the Tilba Tilba Valley. Their handmade cheese range
includes Cheddar, Brie, Camembert, fresh curd cheese and Haloumi. They are a family run and owned
business, producing award winning milk, cream and cheese.
Contact: Erica Dibden www.tilbarealdairy.com
PAESANELLA CHEESE

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PEPE SAYA BUTTER COMPANY | SYDNEY
Pepe Saya Cultured Butter is made from 100% Australian cream, fresh from Country Valley Dairy in
Picton, NSW where cows are pasture fed. It is cultured for up to 4 weeks, churned, and then shaped.
The term ‘cultured’ means the butter has been produced from cream that has been fermented. The
Pepe Saya range also includes crème fraiche, mascarpone, buttermilk and ghee.
Contact: Pepe Saya www.pepesaya.com.au
PEPE SAYA BUTTER COMPANY
BRASSERIE BREAD | SYDNEY
Each of Brasserie Bread’s artisan bread products is baked fresh every day with skill and care, using
single origin wheat that can be traced back to the source. Working with dedicated farmers in
Australia’s renowned wheat growing districts, they work hard to celebrate the source in each and
every loaf they bake. Their 21-year old natural yeast starter has been lovingly nurtured, providing
their sourdough with its award-winning flavour, refined crumb structure and reassuring crust.
They respect the traditions of baking whilst always taking steps to innovate and educate. Brasserie
Bread strive to produce the best quality bread and baked products they possibly can.
Contact: Michael Klausen www.brasseriebread.com.au
MALFROY’S GOLD HONEY | BLUE MOUNTAINS
Malfroy’s Gold is an Australian beekeeping business specialising in the production of pure varieties
of wild honey and honeycomb. Based throughout the Central Tablelands of NSW and adjoining
Blue Mountains, small apiaries contain hand-made Warré hives that mimic how bees live in nature,
making for ‘happier and healthier’ bees. As a result the wild honey exceeds both organic and
biodynamic standards and is highly sought after by some of Sydney’s leading chefs.
Contact: Tim Malfroy www.malfroysgold.com.au
BRASSERIE BREAD
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V E G E T A B L E C O L L E C T I O NV E G E T A B L E C O L L E C T I O N
Vegetables
THE COOKS CO-OP | SYDNEY SURROUNDS
The Cooks Co-op HQ is located in Sackville, NSW, just over an hour from Sydney’s CBD. Here,
Martin Boetz has established ‘The Farm’ which is the hub of this exciting and fresh agricultural
project. This project focuses on sustainable farming, building relationships with fellow farmers
and food producers in the Hawkesbury region, that share the ideals of nurturing, education and
promotion of quality chef grade produce.
Contact: Martin Boetz www.cooksco-op.com.au
THE COOKS CO-OP

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S E A F O O D C O L L E C T I O NS E A F O O D C O L L E C T I O N
Seafood
PIPERS CREEK GROVE | NORTH COAST
Pipers Creek Grove is a family owned and operated business based in Dondingalong on the Mid
North Coast of NSW growing certified Organic Australian bush tucker. Their organic hand-made
products use produce direct from their plantation including: Blood Limes, Davidson Plums, Illawarra
Plums, Aniseed Myrtle, Lemon Myrtle and Cinnamon Myrtle. This NSW region is newly referred to
as the Macleay Food Bowl for its rich soil, clean air and diverse agriculture.
Contact: Jules Jules de Boer www.piperscreekgrove.com
WESTVIEW LIMES
NORTH COAST
Westview Limes is based near Kempsey on
the Mid North NSW Coast. They specialise in
growing limes and chillies. In 2015, Westview
Limes won the coveted Gold Award at the Royal
Hobart Fine Food Awards for their Chilli and
Lime Harrisa and Silver for their Chilli and
Lime Hot Sauce.
Contact: Clive West
www.westviewlimesproduce.foodin.at
AUSTRALIA’S OYSTER COAST LTD | SOUTH COAST
An Australian company formed in 2013 by leading oyster growers from eight estuaries south
of Sydney, and now supports over 40 growers. They grow high quality oysters under rigorous
environmental management systems in some of the world’s cleanest waters. They produce premium
oysters from an industry that is 120 years old, all the farmers are multiple generation and very
passionate about oysters!
Contact: Mark Allsopp www.australiasoystercoast.com
BOATHOUSE ON BLACKWATTLE BAY | SYDNEY
Overlooking The Sydney fish market on picturesque Blackwattle Bay, The Boathouse on Blackwattle
Bay prides itself on providing Sydney’s freshest oysters, shellfish, fish and crustaceans, with their
daily menu being driven by their access to this amazing seasonal produce. With award winning chef
Colin Barker at the helm The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay gives both locals and visitors alike the
opportunity to enjoy a complete seafood experience like no other.
Contact: Colin Barker www.boathouse.net.au
AUSTRALIA’S OYSTER COAST
AUSTRALIA’S OYSTER COAST
WESTVIEW LIMES

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D E S S E R T C O L L E C T I O ND E S S E R T C O L L E C T I O N
Dessert
N2 EXTREME GELATO | SYDNEY
Theatrical gelato – liquid nitrogen freezes gelato right before your eyes. The result is smooth, fresh
from the churner gelato that has been made to order from the freshest ingredients.
Contact: Min Chai www.n2extremegelato.com.au
ROWIE’S CAKES | SYDNEY
A kitchen that bakes wheat, yeast, gluten and dairy free. It is possible for naughty tasting treats and
desserts to be good for you and not only that you don’t have to be free-from to enjoy Rowie’s Cakes;
they are gorgeous and wickedly beautiful! As they say at Rowie’s Cakes; Indulge, enjoy and stay healthy!
Contact: Rowie Dillon www.rowiescakes.com.au
ZOKOKO CHOCOLATE | BLUE MOUNTAINS
Zokoko hand makes artisan chocolate from bean to bar. In their factory at the foot of the Blue
Mountains, their production techniques ensure that the cacao beans sourced from across the world,
retain their distinct and delicate flavours. Their Alto Beni Bolivian 68% dark chocolate is a gold
medal winner at the Sydney Royal Show and the Tranquilidad Bolivian 72% Chocolate won best dark
chocolate at the International Chocolate Salon in the US.
Contact: Michelle Morgan www.zokoko.com.au
ROWIE’S CAKES
ZOKOKO CHOCOLATE

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D R I N K SD R I N K S
Drinks
DAVE’S BREWERY TOURS, PUB WALKS & EVENTS
SYDNEY & SURROUNDS
NSW best drinks experience, Dave’s Travel & Events Group takes you on a discovery of local drink
production. From historical pub walks and behind the scenes production house tours to perfectly
curated events they’re writing the next chapter in Australia’s historic love of beer, wine and spirits.
Dave’s delivers crafted experiences that combine passion, authenticity and the best brews that local
producers have to offer. The NSW drink production community is evolving and Dave’s have made it
their mission to connect you with incredible artisans and their products, bridging the gap through
innovative tours and events that will always inspire and welcome people to this dynamic collective.
So no matter your favourite tipple or how you wish to experience it, they will take you inside the city’s
finest breweries, wineries, distilleries and brewpubs on their tours, or they can bring it all to your next
event. Explore with Dave’s and discover the local scene through your senses.
Contact: Dave Phillips www.davesgroup.com.au
ARCHIE ROSE | SYDNEY
While Sydney’s history is uniquely coloured by a once-thriving local distilling industry and culture,
our City has been without a dedicated distillery for far too long – until now.
As a team of passionate new world distillers, Archie Rose Distilling Co. is dedicated to honouring the
rich spirit-making past, and shaping its future with the launch of their boutique distillery and bar just
5km south of the Sydney CBD.
They invite you to watch their spirits being made by hand, meet their distillers and savour a drink at
their custom-made distillery and bar in Rosebery, Sydney.
Contact: Will Edwards www.archierose.com.au
ARCHIE ROSE
MILLA CORDIAL
ORANGE
Based in the fruit growing and
gourmet region of Orange in New
South Wales, Australia, the Milla
Cordial range was launched in 2013
by Millamolong Australia. Inspired
to use local bush fruits and seeing
the untapped potential to make a
homegrown Australian gourmet
cordial, Millamolong Australia set out
to create unique flavour combinations.
There are four delicious flavours in
their Milla Cordial range.
Milla Cordials have successfully
harnessed the goodness of locally-
grown fruit with the unique flavours
of Australia, and now they have
expanded into a carbonated version
of two of their Milla Cordial flavours,
known as ready to drink Milla
Bush Tonics.
Made from the heart, Millamolong
Australia is a 100% Aussie-owned
company and its’ award-winning
range of Milla Cordials and
Milla Bush Tonics are made from
100% Australian grown fruit and
bush fruits, with no additives,
preservatives or artificial flavourings.
Contact: Camilla Strang
www.millamolong.com.au
MILLA CORDIAL

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D R I N K SD R I N K S
NICK O’LEARY SHIRAZ | CANBERRA DISTRICT
Nick O’Leary crafts his wines on the southern escarpment of Lake George near Bungendore. Each
wine comes from small individual parcels of fruit, sourced in and around the Canberra District. This
wine displays an elegant fragrance of red-fruits, dusted spice and lifted white pepper. The palate brims
with dark berry fruits and delivers a silky textured mouth feel which finishes with long fine tannins.
Contact: Nick O’Leary www.nickolearywines.com.au
LOGAN ‘M’ CUVEE | ORANGE
Peter and Hannah Logan craft their wines from grapes grown in both the Mudgee and Orange
regions. Winemaker Peter Logan’s winemaking style is inspired by his love of the character of
rich fruity Australian wines, and the balance and structure of Old World wines. His winemaking
philosophy represents a hybrid of these two styles – wines that ooze Australian fresh fruit flavours
whilst embodying European-style, balance and finesse. With uninterrupted views over the family’s
Mudgee vineyard, the Logan Tasting Room is the perfect place to taste the full range of Logan wines
or sample a platter of locally made cheese followed by homemade cake and coffee.
Contact: Peter Logan www.loganwines.com.au
TERTINI PINOT GRIS | SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Tertini Wines is dedicated to producing premium, cool climate wines with a particular interest in
alternative varieties. Their “Yaraandoo” vineyard is located near the historic village of Berrima in
the Southern Highlands, an emerging cool climate region in New South Wales, at the relatively high
altitude of 715 metres.
Contact: Julian Tertini www.tertiniwines.com.au
ORANGE, NEW SOUTH WALES

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R E C I P E S
Recipe
BAKED RICOTTA, NDUJA & SPINACH POTS WITH EGGS
Recipe by Tawnya Bahr, Chef, Straight To The Source
INGREDIENTS
u 400g Paesanella fresh ricotta
u 1 tablespoon ALTO olive oil
u 100g baby spinach leaves, blanched,
drained and finely chopped
u 1 teaspoon lemon zest
u 1 teaspoon picked lemon thyme leaves
u 1 tablespoon Nduja (spicy spreadable salami)
u ¼ cup grated Tilba cheddar cheese
u 4 free range eggs
u Fresh lemon thyme sprigs
u Olive oil to grease and drizzle
u Flaked salt
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Lightly grease 4 ramekin or oven-proof dishes
(1 cup size) with olive oil and place onto a
baking tray.
3. In a bowl combine the ricotta, olive oil,
spinach (blanched and well drained), lemon
zest, lemon thyme and Nduja paste. Mix until
just combined. Spoon and divide the cheese
mixture between the ramekins.
4. Make a small dip in the top of the ricotta mix,
making it more on the side than in the centre.
Sprinkle lightly with the cheddar. Crack an egg
into this dip. Top with a sprig of thyme, drizzle
with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
5. Bake for about 18-20 minutes until the egg
white has set and the yolk is still slightly soft.
6. Serve with thin oven toasted slices of Brasserie
Bread drizzled with olive oil. These are
delicious dipped into the ricotta pots and egg.
TAWNYA BAHR
FOOD CURATOR
Tawnya Bahr is a chef, regional food
advocate, specialty food consultant and
creator of bespoke regional food tours
for the hospitality industry. Through
her businesses – Tawnya Bahr Food
Consulting and Straight To The Source
– she has daily contact with the people
and the stories behind the food we eat,
as well as interaction with food lovers
from all over Australia.
Tawnya has combined her culinary
experience, strong interest in regional
Australian products and extensive
network of food industry contacts to
bring this showcase of NSW produce to
welcome the 20th annual Australian
Cruise Association conference.
Contact: Tawnya Bahr
www.StraightToTheSource.com.au

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M O R E I N F O R M A T I O NR E C I P E S
Recipe
THE ARCHIE ROSE ROSEBERY RYE JULEP
Refreshing and effortless, the Rosebery Rye Julep showcases the deliciously rich Archie Rose White
Rye, cleverly combined with bespoke syrup from our PS Soda friends.
INGREDIENTS
u 45ml Archie Rose White Rye
u 10ml sugar syrup
u dash of soda
u 10 mint leaves
GLASS: Tinnie
GARNISH: Fresh mint sprig
METHOD: Build and churn
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13. CON TAC TS
DESTINATION NSW
Catherine Dunkerley
Manager, Sector Development (Cruise)
Destination NSW, Australia
Phone: +61 9931 1548
Mobile: +61 419 426 869
Email: catherine.dunkerley@dnsw.com.au
Gabrielle Fittler
Sector Specialist, Food Wine
Destination NSW, Australia
Phone: +61 9931 1405
Mobile: +61 467 726 775
Email: gabrielle.fittler@dnsw.com.au
Website: destinationnsw.com.au/cruise
SYDNEY
John McKenna
General Manager Cruise
Port Authority of New South Wales
Phone: +61 2 9296 4928
Mobile: +61 408 441 010
Email: jmckenna@portauthoritynsw.com.au
Website: portauthoritynsw.com.au
NEWCASTLE
David Brown
Business Development Manager
Port of Newcastle
Phone: +61 2 4908 8228
Mobile: +61 427 527 743
Email: david.brown@portofnewcastle.com.au
Website: portofnewcastle.com.au
EDEN
Natalie Godward
Manager
Cruise Eden – Sapphire Coast Tourism Ltd
Phone: +61 2 6495 7031
Mobile: +61 434 058 871
Email: cruise@sapphirecoast.com.au
Website: cruiseeden.com.au
Website: sapphirecoast.com.au