{
  "id": 7896534,
  "title": "Aussie wagyu producer raises the 'steaks' a third time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/aussie-wagyu-producer-raises-the-steaks-a-third-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T20:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://manningrivertimes.com.au/story/9351904/aussie-wagyu-producer-raises-the-steaks-a-third-time"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable achievement, Jack's Creek, a family-run producer of Wagyu beef based in Australia, has secured the prestigious title of World's Best Wagyu for the third consecutive year at the 2026 World Steak Challenge held in the Netherlands. This accomplishment is a testament to the exceptional quality of Australian beef and the broader industry's success. Bob Barker, the business manager, expressed his pride in the local wagyu industry, which is the world's largest exporter, with an estimated annual value of $2 billion. The Warmoll family, who have been producing beef for over three decades, now processes grain-fed wagyu, wagyu cross, and black Angus cattle, exporting to more than 30 countries worldwide. The winning wagyu steak, from a purebred steer raised at Willow Tree, underwent rigorous blind testing by over 60 judges in Amsterdam, ensuring it met the highest standards of marbling, ranking between 8 and 9 on the luxury or fine dining scale. This win is significant for marketing purposes, especially in overseas markets where messages can sometimes be lost in translation. Jack's Creek exports about 25,000 to 26,000 tonnes of beef annually, with a small portion of highly marbled wagyu totaling 1000 tonnes. A top-quality porterhouse can cost around $200/kg, but Jack's Creek award-winning beef is priced at $125/kg at its own outlet. Despite being second overall in this year's competition, Jack's Creek remains a former winner and contributed significantly to Australia's 42 medals, placing it just behind Ireland's 82 medals.",
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}