# Mornington Peninsula food and wine industry awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mornington-peninsula-food-and-wine-industry-awards
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:00:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Three businesses located on the Mornington Peninsula have earned national and state recognition for excellence in food and wine production.

Southern Seagreens was honored as the ‘Sustainability Trailblazer’ at the 2026 Melbourne Food and Wine Legends Awards for its work in the commercial kelp farming industry. Flinders Mussels received the ‘From the Sea’ award at the 2026 Delicious Harvey Norman Produce Awards for its premium blue mussels. Additionally, Elanto Vineyard in Balnarring was named ‘Best New Winery’ at the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, noted for its organic approach and high-density vineyard practices.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Mornington Peninsula producers win national food and wine awards

Three Mornington Peninsula businesses, including Southern Seagreens, Flinders Mussels, and Elanto Vineyard, have won prestigious national Australian food and wine awards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mornington-peninsula-producers-win-national-food-and-wine-awards

### 2026-08-25: Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria retirement and design trends

Mornington Peninsula and regional Victoria offer distinct lifestyle opportunities, from coastal home design tailored to harsh environments to retirement hubs like Mornington and Ballarat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mornington-peninsula-and-regional-victoria-retirement-and-design-trends

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