FSD Awards judging 2022

Source: William Reed

Judging took place across three days at the 2022 Farm Shop & Deli Show

A tomato & beetroot gazpacho, a dill mustard sauce and a black pudding were among the winners of the first-ever Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards.

A key aim of the new award scheme was to showcase quality products sold in farm shops, delis and specialist food retailers. Of the hundred of products entered, 27 attained the highest level gold award, with some suppliers walking away with more than one.

Edge & Son took four golds in the meat category for products including Nduja Smoked Spreadable Cured Sausage, while Beckford’s Rum and Goosnargh Gin each won two golds.

Dozens of other products impressed the panels of expert judges, with 62 winning silver awards and 74 given bronze. 

The judging took place last week at the Farm Shop & Deli Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Industry experts including retailers, suppliers and food developers looked at products across six categories – meat, condiments, bakery, beverages, confectionery and preserves. Judging criteria included appearance, taste, texture, aroma and value for money.

“Covid-19 amplified demand for locally sourced, high-quality products and in creating these awards we hope to shine a spotlight on the fantastic producers we have in the UK and their unwavering dedication to excellence,” said Andrew Reed, MD for events & exhibitions at Farm Shop & Deli Show organiser William Reed, which publishes The Grocer.

Here is the full list of gold winners.

Beverages

  • Beckford’s Rum – Euphemia Honey Whisky
  • Beckford’s Rum – Maroon Rum
  • Brindisa – Tomato & Beetroot Gazpacho
  • Goosnargh Gin – Chapter Two: Dark Skies Gin
  • Goosnargh Gin – Chapter Six: Dappled Light Gin
  • Tayport Distillery – 1992 Raspberry Liqueur
  • The Ribble Valley Gin Company – Country Market Gin
  • Wye Valley Meadery – Traditional Mead

Condiments

  • The Tracklement Company – Dill Mustard Sauce
  • Blackthorn Salt – Scottish Sea Salt Flakes
  • Yarty Cordials – ‘B’ Black Garlic Vinegar

Confectionery

  • Glenilen Farm – Raspberry Yoghurt Jar
  • Love Corn – Chocolate Crunchy Corn: Milk Chocolate & Sea Salt
  • Over the Moo – Ice Cream Mini Bites: Caramel 

Meat

  • Top Meat – Japanese-Style Duck with Oranges & Ginger
  • Edge & Son – Fennel & Aleppo Pepper Saucisse Sèche
  • Edge & Son – Nduja Smoked Spreadable Cured Sausage
  • Edge & Son – Air-Dried Ham ‘Jambon de by Ours’: Culatello Style
  • Edge & Son – Boerewors
  • The Fruit Pig Company – Fresh Blood Black Pudding
  • Suffolk Salami – Suffolk Coppa
  • From Our Farm – Tomato & Basil Biltong
  • The Original Baker – Steak & Ale Pie
  • Tim Potter Son & Daughter Family Butchers – Country Pork Sausages
  • Ragley Estate Meats – Honey Smoke Sausage

Preserves

  • Single Variety Co – Passionfruit Preserve
  • Heart & Soul Nuts – Extra Roast Crunchy Peanut Butter

For the full list of silver and bronze award winners visit the Farm Shop & Deli Show awards website.

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