Kent Stars Shine at Great Taste Awards 2021

Kent producers shone at this year's 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 21st September, with 24 products winning awards.

Great Taste is the largest and most trusted food & drink accreditation scheme. It supports and promotes food & drink producers, large and small, giving buyers and food lovers in the UK and overseas reliable recommendations for great tasting food.

Since 1994, more than 150,000 products have been put through this robust judging process. Each one is fastidiously blind-tasted by selected chefs, cooks, buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers.

The judges look for truly great taste, regardless of branding or packaging. They take into account texture, appearance and of course the quality of the ingredients; they will note a good aroma, a decent bite, or a particularly smooth or crunchy texture. But above all else, the question remains – does the product taste truly great?

Floortje Hoette from Produced in Kent said: “We are thrilled that so many Produced in Kent members have been awarded stars 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
Kingcott Dairy	Kingcott Blue cheese
Karimix UK Ltd Zingiberi Foods Limited	Karimix Chermoula Paste/Sauce The Captain's Crackers: Chia and Chive
1 star
Kingcott Dairy	Kentish Blue cheese
Karimix UK Ltd	Karimix Rogan Josh Curry Paste
Karimix UK Ltd	Karimix Teriyaki Wasabi Sauce
Mr Ames Tea	Mr Ames Peppermint Loose
Mr Ames Tea	Mr Ames Chamomile Loose
Mr Ames Tea	Mr Ames Liquorice & Peppermint Loose
Mr Ames Tea	Mr Ames Peppermint
Blackwoods Cheese Company	Graceburn - Original
Blackwoods Cheese Company	Graceburn - Truffle
Blackwoods Cheese Company	Cream Cheese
Longland Farm	Whole Field Reared Duck
Longland Farm	Field Reared Heritage Breed Chicken
Zingiberi Foods Limited	The Captain's Crackers: Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt
Zingiberi Foods Limited	The Captain's Crackers: Kentish Ale & Rosemary
Zingiberi Foods Limited	The Captain's Crackers: Warm Chilli
Biddenden Vineyards	Biddenden Sparkling Apple Juice
Kent Crisps	Kent Crisps Ham & Mustard Crisps
SPRY Craft Drinks	Perfect for the Spirited
SPRY Craft Drinks	Perfect for the Crafty
The Maidstone Distillery	George Bishop London Dry Gin
Must Chup Ltd	Must Chup 'Big Kick'