# Compagniesdrift near Stellenbosch’s makataan chunks have been crowned the very first South African Preserve Product of the Year in the newly launched South African Preserve Championships. Seventy products from 29 manufacturers were recognised in their respective classes, with eleven category winners standing out. Chief judge Susina Jooste says Compagniesdrift’s makataan chunks impressed with its winning combination of appearance, flavour, texture, and overall quality. Other product winners include Uit-Die-Bottel quince jam, Ritebrand peach chutney and Hemelhuijs kumquat conserve marmalade.
Compagniesdrift near Stellenbosch’s makataan chunks is SA Preserve Product of the Year