Great Taste Awards For Cumbrian Food And Drink Producers
A number of Cambria’s food- and drink producers were awarded Great Taste Awards for their products in this year. This year, more than 15,000 products were evaluated for the awards. The county’s food producers received a string of stars. Cambria’s Hawkshaw Relish has been awarded six stars in the Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards. After receiving a lot of praises for their new sauce collection, the bold decision was made to add another sauce to this range in. Hot Beetroot Ketchup was already in development and was refined before it was submitted to the judging round. This year’s winners were Smoky Mustard Sauce (Smoked Mango Ketchup) and Posh Pickle Sauce (Push Pickle Sauce). Hot Beetroot Ketchup received two Great Taste stars. This means that the highly innovative sauce collection now has seven stars.
Not only that, but four other products in the Relish range were also awarded Great Taste Awards this year. These included Relish’s Salted Caramel Sauce and Raspberry and Vanilla Jam as well as Dijon Mustard, BBQ Sauce and BBQ Sauce. Each received one star, bringing the Cumbrian condiment makers total of Great Taste accolades to 78. Maria Whitehead, crowner of Hawkshaw Relish said that it was always wonderful to hear good news, particularly when it comes to Great Taste Awards, which are effectively the Oscars for the food and beverage industry. “It was a difficult year, but the hard work and determination of our team have helped us get through it. It is a great way to recognize their dedication and expertise, and it is undoubtedly a huge boost for all of us.
Chopping Block’s delicious sausages are a hit
Two Great Taste Awards have been given to the Chopping Block Penrith for their traditional sausages. The Chopping Block opened in and has since steadily grown a strong reputation for its outstanding produce. It was awarded the title of UK’s Best New Butchery. Chris Clough, owner of Clough’s Sausage Company said that quality sausages are what makes a good butcher. We consider it our bread and butter, and have worked hard to create the best Cumberland Sausage. It’s a great compliment to them to win a star! The team won a star not only for their Cumberland Sausage but also for their Westmorland Sausages. Chris said, “Our Westmorland Sausages have been our most popular sausage.” They are traditionally hand-made and slightly herbier than our Cumberlands. This makes them a versatile and well-balanced sausage. They are loved by all who purchase them.
Ginger Bakers demonstrates their great taste
Lisa Smith, Kendal’s Ginger Bakers owner, has won three new Great Taste Awards. Ginger Bakers received a 1-star Great Taste Award for their Luxury Brandy, Orange Mince Pies, Lemon, Pistachio, Ginger Blondie, and Gin, Clementine, Cranberry Fruit Cake. This brings their total to 18 Great Taste Awards since. Ginger Bakers owner Lisa Smith said that “Great Taste Awards are some of the most sought after food and beverage awards because they highlight truly exceptional products and show consumers that the products that have won an award have been trusted.” “Winning an award such as this after the last 18 month is a huge boost for us all, not just that it’s hugely significant as winning can open up all potential business opportunities to a family-owned business like ours. Great Taste, which is managed by The Guild of Fine Food, is the longest-standing and most respected international food accreditation scheme for speciality and artisan food producers.
Great taste from a coffee maker
John Farrer & Co., Kendal, are the recipients of a 1 star Great Taste Award.
Farrer’s No1 Blended Coffee was awarded to the team, bringing their total of Great Taste awards up to 4. John Farrer’s Signature blend high-quality Arabica beans has been a favorite of coffee drinkers for more than two centuries. Farrer’s No. 1 Blend is carefully sourced from the best coffee regions around the globe. Experts roast 1 Blend to produce a coffee with an exceptional body, vibrant acidity and flavors of nuts and chocolate with top notes of citrus fruits. Farrer’s general manger Dave Walsh commented that they were delighted to have been awarded another Great Taste Award, in addition to the three last year. “These awards recognize the hard work of the team, but they also demonstrate that we are making coffees that people love and that we do justice to the coffee and tea that we source and roast.”
Mayport’s Taste of the Lakes Award
Great Taste has awarded Harborside Products of Mayport a 1-star award and a 2-star award for their Taste of the Lakes Royal Fillet of Roping Smoked Salmon and Game & Prune Terrine. Mayport has been smoked salmon by the Hodgson/Heywood family for more than 35 years, and it’s been done over two generations.
