Cumbrian firms have been shortlisted in the prestigious Farm & Deli Retailer Awards.
The county firms are among the 74 successful businesses span the categories, including baker; butcher, cheesemonger; delicatessen, farm shop, fishmonger, food hall, greengrocer, online business and independent local shop/village store, covering seven UK regions.
Cumbrian businesses nominated include:
- Roast Mutton, Kendal in the butcher category
- Lovingly Artisan Bakery, Plumgarths, Kendal and Altrincham Market, Manchester in the baker category
- Rattle Ghyll Fine Food and Deli, Ambleside in the delicatessen category
- Low Sizergh Barn, Sizergh in the large farm shop category
- Bells fishmongers, Carlisle in the fishmonger category
Robert Unwin, of Roast Mutton, said: “The entire team is over the moon, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our brilliant customers and members of the public who’ve supported us in our journey over the last couple of years. So I guess it’s a case of keeping everything crossed for us and we’ll see what happens in April.’’
Catherine Connor, of Lovingly Artisan, said: ‘’It’s an honour to be shortlisted alongside the other finalists.
“These awards are one of the biggest in the food and drink industry, they give everyone the perfect opportunity to shout about what they do. They also shine a light on the many family-run businesses that are at the forefront of the UK’s ever growing artisan food and drink industry.’’
Winners will be announced at the Farm Shop & Deli Show in Birmingham on April 29.
