Kent Stars Shine at Great Taste Awards 2020

Kent producers shone at this years Great Taste Awards with flavours from around the world. Produced in Kent members had a fantastic result in this year’s Great Taste Awards, announced on the 1st August, with 28 products winning awards. The GTA, arranged by the Guild of Fine Food and described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world, is an acknowledged national benchmark for fine food and drink. This year’s awards saw panels of expert judges who are chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers, come together for many tasty judging days from March through to early July. Only 38.7% of the overall 12, 772 entries were awarded a star rating, four of which are also Taste of Kent Award winners The lucky four are: Biddenden Vineyards, Kent Crisps and Kentish Oils, Nim's Fruit Crisps and The Zingiberi Bakery. Stephanie Durling from Produced in Kent said: “We are thrilled that so many Produced in Kent members have been awarded start this year. It is so important for Kent producers to get global recognition and as the GTA is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards at this time of year, it puts Kent on the map as a fantastic foodie destination.” Winners are awarded one, two or three stars if the judges agree they deserve it based on taste. Those who are not nominated will receive constructive feedback to help them for future entries. This years’ Produced in Kent members who won are:

2 star
A Little Bit Food Co.	A Little Bit Mixed Herb Vegan Mayo
Bardsley Farm Juices	Apple & Apricot Juice (750ml)
Karimix UK Ltd	Tikka Masala Curry Paste
Owlet Fruit Juice	Owlet Cheerfull Gold Apple Juice
Owlet Fruit Juice	Owlet Russet Apple Juice
Zingiberi Foods Limited	The Captain's Crackers: Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt
Zingiberi Foods Limited	The Captain's Crackers: Chia & Chive
1 star
A Little Bit Food Co.	A Little Bit Roasted Garlic & Herb Vegan Mayo
The Bakehouse at 124	Light Rye Seeded Sourdough
The Bakehouse at 124	Lime and Coconut Cake
The Bakehouse at 124	Cardamom Bun
Bardsley Farm Juices	Apple Juice (750ml)
Bardsley Farm Juices	Pear Juice (750ml)
Bardsley Farm Juices	Apple & Blackcurrant Juice (750ml)
Bardsley Farm Juices	Apple & Elderflower Juice (750ml)
Bardsley Farm Juices	Pear & Pumpkin Juice (750ml)
Brisket and barrel	Ketchup smoké
Brisket and barrel	Barbecue mango
Cheesemakers of Canterbury	Ashmore Farmhouse Cheese
Fudge Kitchen Ltd.	Vegan Chocolate Fudge Star
Karimix UK Ltd	Bulgogi Sauce
Karimix UK Ltd	Coconut Lemongrass Dressing
Karimix UK Ltd	Thai Red Curry
Kent Crisps Ltd	Kent Crisps Ashmore Cheese & Onion Crisps
Marourde	Marourde Spritz
Nightingale Cider Company Ltd	Night Bird Cider
Nims Fruit Crisps	Nim's Lemon Infusions
North Downs Real Food	Traditional Biltong
North Downs Real Food	Beef Dripping Star rating
Owlet Fruit Juice	Owlet Apple & Elderflower Juice
Plurenden Partnership	Farmhouse Butter
Speciality Breads Ltd	Bread and Pizza Dough - Multigrain