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8th July 2025

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Produced in Kent at the Kent County Show

We were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to the Produced in Kent area at the Kent County Show on Friday afternoon.

Accompanied by our Executive Chair, Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL, Her Royal Highness spent a sunny hour meeting some of the incredible local producers we support.

The Duchess sampled award-winning hibiscus and cherry gin from Justine at Whitstable Harbour Gin, followed by a refreshing taste of raspberry fizz at Myatts of Mockbeggar. She then met David from Korko, who shared a selection of their African-inspired soft drinks, before being introduced to some impressively large rock oysters by the team at the Whitstable Oyster Company – though she politely declined a taste!

Her Royal Highness also had a meaningful conversation with Marva from Shhh… Menopause Wellness about women's health, before rounding off her visit with some delicious Kentish cheese from Jane at The Cheesemakers of Canterbury.

It was a real highlight of the day and a proud moment for all of us at Produced in Kent.

BOAT DUO AWARD

Whitstable Harbour Gin

FIRST CLASS traditional London dry WITH Sea Buckthorn & Samphire/ AWARD WINNING Kentish Pink - KENTISH CHERRY & HIBISCUS

Whitstable Oysters 1505491697595

Whitstable Oyster Company Ltd

The Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company, which still runs the oyster trade today, was originally set up by an Act of Parliament in 1793.

Cheesemakers of Canterbury cheese shelves

Cheesemakers Of Canterbury

Our cheese is made from unpasteurised British Freisan cows milk at the newly refurbished Dargate dairy site, Lamberhurst farm near Canterbury.

Myatts Rhubarb Fizz on Rhubarb

Myatts of Mockbeggar

We aim to reduce food waste by turning our surplus fresh fruit into delicious sparkling wine

Korko all lifestyles

KORKO

Exquisite African inspired non-alcoholic beverages here in Kent.

Puriskin lavender oil

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