In June 2025, Penguin Random House South Africa (PRHSA) proudly took home an impressive seven accolades at the prestigious 30th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, held during the Cascais Food Summit in Portugal at the Estoril Congress Centre. The event, hosted by Gourmand Awards founder and president Edouard Cointreau, brought together culinary visionaries and publishing powerhouses from around the globe. Known as the “Oscars” of the food publishing world, the Gourmand Awards celebrate excellence in food and drink writing across every continent and category. This year, PRHSA shone on the world stage, with wins spanning diet, culture, regional cuisine, and storytelling – demonstrating the incredible diversity and talent of South Africa’s food landscape.