Four Awards, One Big Milestone: ZuZanna’s at the 2026 SA Preserve Championships

Four Awards, One Big Milestone: ZuZanna’s at the 2026 SA Preserve Championships

We’re incredibly proud to share one of the biggest milestones in the ZuZanna’s Wellness journey so far.

At our very first entry into the 2026 SA Preserve Championships, four of our products achieved top-three placings - including an SA Champion title for our Blueberry Jam.

Our award-winning products are:

🥇 Blueberry Jam - SA Champion, 1st Place in the Chunky Jam Category
🥈 Strawberry Jam - 2nd Place in the Smooth Jam Category
🥉 Fruit Chutney - 3rd Place in the Classic Category
🥉 Tomato Sauce - 3rd Place in the Braai Relish Category

Why this achievement means so much

What makes these results especially meaningful is how the products were judged.

The entries were blind judged, with no branding identifying the products to the judges. That means the results came down to the things that matter most: taste, texture, quality and overall product excellence.

Our products were also judged alongside traditional preserves and condiments, with no separate sugar-free category.

That matters to us.

ZuZanna’s Wellness was created around a simple belief: choosing a No Added Sugar product should never mean settling for something that tastes second best.

These awards are independent recognition that better-for-you alternatives can still compete on flavour and quality.

A proud first entry

To achieve four top-three placings in our first year entering the championships is something we are deeply proud of.

For our Blueberry Jam to take 1st Place and SA Champion status makes the milestone even more special.

But this achievement is not about one product alone.

It reflects the care that goes into every stage of what we do - from recipe development and ingredient selection to production, quality control, packing and delivery.

This win belongs to our team

Behind every jar and bottle is a team that works hard to maintain the consistency and quality our customers expect.

These awards are a reflection of their dedication, attention to detail and pride in every product that leaves our kitchen.

We are incredibly grateful to the ZuZanna’s team, our suppliers, our retail partners and every customer who has supported us along the way.

You are all part of this milestone.

 

What comes next

The awards give us even more motivation to keep growing, improving and creating products that make everyday eating easier, healthier and more enjoyable.

We’ll continue doing what we set out to do from the beginning:

Create great-tasting No Added Sugar foods without compromising on flavour or quality.

And for now, we’re taking a moment to celebrate.

Four awards. One very proud team. One big milestone.

Shop our award-winning range

Discover the products recognised at the 2026 SA Preserve Championships:

Blueberry JamStrawberry JamFruit ChutneyTomato Sauce

Shop the award-winning range at zuzannas.africa

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