Award-winning Giraf Macadamia Milk shines at the 2024 Food & Home Awards

Award-winning Giraf Macadamia Milk shines at the 2024 Food & Home Awards. The one and only Giraf Macadamia Milk range has made a splash at the 2024 Food&Home Awards, snagging not just one, but two accolades — silver and gold!

As a newcomer to the market Giraf Macadamia is already setting the bar high in South Africa’s growing plant-milk and beverage industry. Giraf Macadamia Original was awarded the Silver for winning runner up for Dairy Alternatives in the Vegan Category. And the Giraf Macadamia with Vanilla variant was crowned Gold for winning Best Milk in the Cold Drinks Category.

This recognition affirms the brand’s reputation for creating delicious, high-quality nut milks and their knack for whipping up innovative products that meet consumers demand for sustainable, healthier and tastier options.

More than just a competition; the annual Food&Home Awards are a testament to the countries diverse culinary landscape and a celebration of the creativity and hard work it takes to deliver products consumers enjoy.

To identify the finest brands and products South Africa has to offer the Awards brings together a panel of judges who each bring a unique perspective and expertise to the judging process:

Meet the Judges

• Leading this year’s panel Bianca Muller, the editor and creative mastermind behind Food&Home magazine, is renowned for her insatiable curiosity for new dishes and local eateries.
• Thilivhali Mugwena, affectionately known as “Meals with Mash,” is a chef, content creator and Producer who captivates audiences with her mouthwatering recipes and digital storytelling.
• Jezza-Rae Larsen, a talented recipe developer and food stylist, combines her love for culinary arts with creativity, crafting dishes that are both beautiful and flavourful.
• Chef Funi (Lufuno Sinthumule), a celebrated chef and cookbook author, brings a wealth of experience to the table with a special love for baked goods.
• Shawn Godfrey, MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner and creator of “The Roasted Dad”, brought his passion for South African ingredients and cuisine to the judging panel.
• Dominique Fuchs, the food lover behind “Kosvraat”, is known for her honest reviews and delightful recipes, especially her signature sweets.

“We are proud to join the ranks of South Africa’s Best in Foods 2024 and thrilled to be recognised by the Food&Home Awards,” says Philip Moufarrige Founder of Giraf Macadamia and CEO at AmberMacs Pty Ltd.

“This achievement underscores our dedication to crafting exceptional products that delight our customers. We are incredibly grateful to the judges and our loyal supporters for their continued belief in our brand.” Philip adds.

“On behalf of our macadamia growers and the team at Giraf, we continue our journey of innovation and quality, staying true to our roots but aiming high. These awards serve as a powerful motivation for us to keep pushing boundaries and to exceed the expectations of our customers for great-tasting, sustainable and healthier plant-based options”, Philip concludes.