Derbyshire Farm Shop Strikes Double Gold
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The products were each given a one star gold award by the panel of judges, which included chefs, food writers and retailers. Last year one of the store's homemade ales, Cow Juice Beer, won a gold star rating in the competition, and back in 2009 the same accolade was given to its Black Pudding Sausage.
“Both products are popular with our customers, and I’m delighted to hear that the judges of the awards agreed – and gave them their seal of approval,” says Steve Croot, who runs the farm shop at Farnah House Farm, in Wirksworth Road near Duffield.
More than 7,400 products were entered into the competition, but less than a third were granted 'gold star status'. The Great Taste Awards are the latest in a number of awards won by Croots over the past few months.
The shop and café, which recently celebrated its third birthday, was commended in the Deli of the Year competition last month, and also scooped four gongs in the British Pie Awards 2011, including a gold for its popular steak and kidney pie. Last year it was also a runner-up in the Best UK Independent Food Retailer 2010 category of the Observer Food Monthly Awards.
“Our staff work very hard to create top quality products, and it’s extremely gratifying to receive such great feedback,” says Steve. “The awards we have won recently have been based on either feedback from industry experts or from customers, so it’s great to hear that we are hitting the spot with both,” he adds.
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