Brother Brother Organics crack top prize at the Ekka

FRASER Coast free range egg producers Brother Brother Organics have taken home one of Queensland’s most coveted agricultural honours, winning Champion Commercial Egg at this year’s Brisbane Exhibition (Ekka).

For co-owner Nick Kuhn, it was a proud moment and a first for the family run business.

“The Ekka is the biggest show in Queensland, and this year they split the competition into two parts, backyard producers and commercial suppliers,” he said.

“We entered the commercial section and came out with the champion ribbon, which was awesome.”

Judging is meticulous. Each entrant must submit twelve eggs identical in size, shape, and colour, with shells free from any imperfections.

“They also test shell strength, then crack them open to look for bright, rich yolks and freshness,” Nick explained.

“A fresh egg has tight whites that stay close to the yolk. An old one just runs flat across the pan.”

Nick said the win reflected the farms commitment to ethical and sustainable production.

“Our chickens are genuinely free range, not just by name. They eat fresh grass shoots, bugs, worms, and beetles, and they get plenty of sunlight.”

“That natural diet gives our eggs that bright orange yolk people love.”

Brother Brother Organics supplies a number of retail outlets across Hervey Bay and sells directly through the Hervey Bay and Maryborough markets, where they move close to 1,000 dozen eggs each week.

“The markets are by far our biggest outlet. We sell about 600 dozen at the Pier Markets and another 400 dozen in Maryborough.”

Local Hervey Bay cafes are also proudly serving their produce, including The Spotted Goat, Pier Village Café, Seabreeze, and Diorama Café.

While the ribbon is a big win, Nick said the real reward is community support.

“We have amazing customers, people who appreciate where their food comes from. This win is not just for us; it’s for everyone who backs local farming.”