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Winner of eight great taste 2020 awards & two taste of the west 2020 gold awards

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Smoked Duck

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Winner of NINE great taste 2019 awards

Smoked mutton

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Pork & venison pepperoni rosette salami

A family owned West Dorset charcuterie producer working with chefs and retailers since 2009 Capreolus Fine Foods Ltd. Uphall Farmhouse, Rampisham, Dorset, DT2 0PP Telephone: 01935 83883

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Just 205 entries – from a record 12,777 – were deemed to be at the top 3-star level by Great Taste judges.

The robustness of almost everything has been challenged this year by COVID-19 and the Guild of Fine Food’s well-established food accreditation scheme was no exception.

For almost three decades, Great Taste and its rigorous judging system has been unearthing the best food and drink in the UK and beyond. In the process, it has nurtured budding small producers with feedback (whether they win an award or not) and given the country’s independent retailers and restaurants inspiration and a point of difference.

As you flick through the pages of this magazine, you’ll notice that some of this year’s top judges have offered their takes on what makes the scheme so special.

When lockdown was decreed in March, though, the mammoth judging task had only just begun and the Guild still had some 12,000 products to get through – without the venues and judges needed to assess them.

In early May, a remote judging system was established, with tasters working from home and sharing their experiences over Zoom, before the Guild got back into the judging rooms – at its London offices and Dorset HQ – in early July to tackle more entries.

Due to social distancing requirements, there were fewer experts in each room, so the food was passed through more teams to ensure that the judging criteria were met and that allimportant feedback was provided.

Remarkably, in the space of just 14 weeks, a record number of entries (12,777) from more than 100 different countries was assessed. In total, 3,818 products were awarded a 1-star, while 1,294 received a 2-star and just 205 were deemed to be at the level of 3-star.

And it is that very top tier that this publication focuses on. You’ll find every single one of those 3-star items in this publication and – thanks to a herculean effort from everyone involved in 2020 – you can be assured that all of them have earned that award.

For more about the Guild, Fine Food Digest and Great Taste, just visit gff.co.uk.

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The very best of 2020 This year has seen food and drink take on a new importance for so many people, with the odd treat proving a welcome distraction from the worries of the world. The diversity of this year’s Great Taste 3-star products (broken down into categories over the following pages), should ensure that there’s something here to perk everyone up.

Let’s get started with something sweet…

SWEET PRESERVES & SPREADS

Damson Jam

Blackcurrant Jam

Raspberry Jam

Lemon Curd

“Full to the brim with fruit, bangon sugar content and a perfect tang”, this product from serial Great Taste award-winner, The Artisan Kitchen, ticked all of the preserve boxes for the judges. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Both on the nose and in the mouth, blackcurrant is at the forefront of this dark and rich jam.

“Intensely fruity, tart, citrus sweet and indulgent,” declared judges between spoonfuls. heathers-harvest.co.uk

Getting nods of approval for its “lovely set and deep pink colour”, this product delivers a big hit of raspberry on the nose and the tongue. The texture, boosted by evenly distributed seeds, is spot on, too. sarahgrays.co.uk

The judges concurred that this product is “exactly what a lemon curd should be”, remarking on its glossy appearance, soft mouthfeel and good balance of zest and juicy flavours. english-heritage.org.uk

The Artisan Kitchen

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Abernethy Lemon Curd

Piesta Apple Stroop

An ideal marriage of rich butteryness and “a massive burst of fresh, bright, fruity lemon”, this curd from Northern Ireland has the character of a homemade preserve delivered in smooth, silky style.

“This is just beautiful to look at, let alone eat!” commented one judge on this Estonian apple syrup. It also delivers a zingy freshness on the palate and would be useful in dressings, marinades or desserts. kuusikaru.eu

The Little Bakehouse

Marmellata Di Mandarini Frollalà

This Italian marmalade did not disappoint on the nose or in the mouth, supplying “an electric charge of pure tangerine with a little boost of sugar”. frollala.it

Seville Orange Marmalade

The Artisan Kitchen

“As good as marmalade ever gets,” was one judge’s verdict on this preserve. Every aspect impressed – from the set and the rind through to the balance of sweetness and acidity. theartisankitchen.co.uk

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Seville Orange, Mango & Rose Marmalade Errichel House & Cottages / Thyme to Eat

The addition of mango offers an “extra dimension of sweetness and fruitiness” to this marmalade, which is further enhanced by the “perfectly pitched” rose. errichel.co.uk

Seville Orange Marmalade Italian Orange Bitters

Espresso martini Marmalade

Seville Orange Marmalade Vino De Naranja

This thin-cut marmalade is made with organic Ave Maria Seville Oranges and finished with Aperol.

Judges thought it was perfectly executed in every way with “flavours of orange practically jumping out of the jar”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Combining oranges and lemons this well is a feat in itself but this marmalade adds the bitterness and creaminess of espresso and a warmth from vodka into the mix. theproper marmaladecompany.co.uk

Another Seville Orange triumph from The Artisan Kitchen – this time with the addition of the Spanish fortified wine Vino de Naranja to strike just the right balance of bitterness and sweetness. theartisankitchen.co.uk

The Artisan Kitchen

Tropical Marmalade Ceylon Arrack

Blood Orange Marmalade Vino De Naranja

Ceylon Arrack – a traditional Sri Lankan coconut flower sap spirit – is the star of the show in this marmalade that combines sweet oranges, pink grapefruit, lemons, limes, pineapple and passion fruit.

The judges agreed that this is “a beautifully balanced and wellcrafted marmalade”. theartisankitchen.co.uk

“This would make breakfast the best meal of the day anywhere”, said one judge of this marmalade that augments blood oranges with Vino de Naranja, a Spanish fortified wine. theartisankitchen.co.uk

The Artisan Kitchen

Pink Gin Marmalade

Negroni Marmalade

Judges were blown away by this veritable cocktail of a marmalade.

Pink grapefruit, angostura bitters and pink gin all combine flawlessly on the palate. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Like so many of this Gloucestershire producer’s preserves, this “bright, bitter and tangy” marmalade – spiked with Campari, Martini Rosso & Dry British Gin – was praised for its soft set and the cooking of the rind. theartisankitchen.co.uk

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Summer Citrus Marmalade Italian Orange Bitters The Artisan Kitchen

The Artisan Kitchen has put Aperol to good use again by adding a dash to this marmalade of oranges, pink grapefruit, lemons, limes – all brought together with the producer’s excellent soft-set jelly. theartisankitchen.co.uk

Seville Orange Marmalade Oloroso Sherry

Tahatian Lime Ginger Preserve

The Artisan Kitchen rounds off its extraordinary run of 3-star winners with another marmalade marriage of Seville oranges with alcohol, this time “well-judged” sherry. theartisankitchen.co.uk

The judges were blown away by this coming together of lime and ginger, saying: “Both are big, bold flavours, but are perfectly balanced to get equal billing.” akakafallsfarm.com

The Artisan Kitchen

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Akaka Falls Farm

“The most wonderful texture, tender but with enough chew to be really satisfying.

The beef flavour is deep, savoury and utterly rewarding. The taste lingers and yet tempts you to dig in again. This was a real treat to judge” JUDGES COMMENTS

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Waitrose No.1 Dry Aged Sirloin of Beef Roasting Joint

“Melt in the mouth, juicy and tender� - just some of the comments from the judges. The Waitrose & Partners No.1 range showcases the very best, and Dovecote Park are thrilled to supply this award winning Dry Aged Sirloin of Beef Roasting Joint.

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OILS & VINEGARS

SWEET PRESERVES & SPREADS

Passion Fruit Jam VNCACAO CO

“Vibrant in colour and aroma”, this jam is “creamy in mouthfeel yet delivers lots of bright, fruity, sweet acidity on the palate.”

While passion fruit plays the starring role in this tangy Vietnamese preserve, tasters also picked up on the fragrant mango in it and a balancing acidity from limes. tbros.vn

Dunnes Stores Simply Better Irish Handmade Sea Salted Toffee Sauce Dunnes Stores

Droitwich Salted Caramel

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Made using double cream and a brine salt extracted from beneath the Midlands town of Droitwich, this has everything you’d want from a salted caramel sauce: “thick and smooth, creamy and salty”. hashtag-nom.co.uk

Donum Terrae Pumpkin Seed Butter Best of Hungary

Odysea Date Molasses

Gallo Grande Escolha

Alongside its perfect balance of date flavours (“not too punchy, not too sweet, not too dry”), this date molasses impressed with its velvety texture. odysea.com

This olive oil was billed as “deeply flavoursome, but with a balancing freshness” by the panel, who felt that its buttery mouthfeel, punchy bitterness and gentle heat made it ideal for everyday use. gallooliveoil.com

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Mount Mayon Premium Pili Nuts, Natural Nut Butter

Subic Superfood Incorporated Mount Mayon

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Donum Terrae Pumpkin Seed Oil Best of Hungary

Made from 100% pumpkin seeds this dark, rich green oil hails from Hungary and was described by judges as “light in texture, non-greasy and overflowing with velvety goodness”. bestofhungary.co.uk

Due Vittorie Apple Vinegar

Honey Vinegar with Raspberries

Wowing the panel with a “roundness and sweetness that harmonises with the acetic tang”, this cider vinegar is made in Modena with Italian apples and cask-aged for a year. artisanoliveoil company.com

Wenallt ferments its raw Welsh honey into mead and then converts it into vinegar, enhancing it further with raspberries. Judges found plenty of uses for this “fruity, sweet, sour, rich and fun” product. wenallthive.wales

Artisan Olive Oil Company

Wenallt Hive

Balanced notes of toffee, butter and cream all work together on the palate before a “perfectly executed sprinkle of salt pings in at the end” to finish off a mouthful of this dessert sauce. dunnesstores.com

This smooth Hungarian butter is an intriguing shade of green and the panel found just as much interest in its nutty, gently bitter flavour, excellent seasoning and its lingering complexity on the palate. bestofhungary.co.uk

Gooseberry Spread

Salted Caramel

Silan 100% Dates

OSU Apple Cider Vinegar

Sanbaizu Vinegar

The judges enjoyed this “deliciously tart jam” from Ireland’s Crossogue, commenting on its “natural pinky-gold hue and unique perfumed fragrance” and the flavours from the flesh, pips and skins. crossoguepreserves.com

Drawn in by this Slovakian product’s “mesmerising, deep glossy brown colour and very rich fudgy aroma”, the judges discovered a perfect marriage of tangy browned butter flavours with caramelised sugar. galle.sk

“Liquid gold” is how one judge described this preservative-free Medjoul date spread, with a rich and glossy appearance, dark caramel intensity and warm, sweet, fruity aromas. sesamekingdom.co.uk

This blend of apple cider vinegar and apple juice creates “an explosion of flavour”, with judges led through notes of sweet, sour, fermented, acidic and rich with fruity apples.

“This is pure gold umami” said one of the judges of this complex Japanese rice vinegar, flavoured with kombu seaweed, bonito fish flakes, mirin and mushroom. thewasabicompany.co.uk

Crossogue Preserves

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Mount Mayon has found a new format to showcase the unique characteristics of its awardwinning pili nuts, grown in the Philippines. Judges said this butter would be just as good in stews as it would on toast. mountmayon.com

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ICE CREAM

Pistacchio Etnea

Pistacchio Erupzione

The freshness of the pistachios, the richness of cream and just the right level of sweetness all added up to leave judges asking, “How can you make a pistachio gelato any better?” icefires.london

A second pistachio gelato triumph from London’s Fabulous Ice Fires, this had judges raving about its natural pistachio colour, “impeccably creamy texture” and the abundance of toasty nuts topping every scoop. icefires.london

Fabulous Ice Fires

Blackcurrant Fruit Cream Ice Alder Tree

Very deep purple in colour, this product manages to offer both the smooth, rich mouthfeel of ice cream with the freshness and tartness of blackcurrant in perfect harmony. alder-tree.co.uk

Passion Fruit Sorbet Di Meo’s Ice Cream

Not content with wowing judges with its gelato skills, Di Meo’s also achieved an “astonishing vibrancy, depth and clarity of passion fruit flavour” in this smooth, tangy sorbet. dimeos.co.uk

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SEASONINGS

Black Sesame (Goma)

Fabulous Ice Fires

Malted Milkshake New Forest Ice Cream

The judges were “carried along on a wave of flavour” by this ice cream, including malty, toasty, buttery and honey notes, along with a well-judged sweetness. newforesticecreamltd.co.uk

Oakchurch Raspberry Sorbet Oakchurch Farm Shop

Maison Artisanal Bella del gelato

“Deeply savoury” is not usually a description you would hear about a gelato, but this creation’s smoth creamy texture proves to be perfect for the nutty flavour and crunch of sesame seeds. belladelgelato.co.uk

Hawkhead Whisky Smoked

Despite the combination of strong flavours in this seasoning blend, the black garlic and smoke work together rather than overpowering one another – making this a must for the storecupboard. whiskysmoked.com

Fleur de Sel Algarve Les Terres Blanches

Elegant and pretty were words used to describe this salt, which was said to have “a light flavourbalancing sweetness and mineral notes, with characterful, though not aggressive, saltiness.” les-terres-blanches.fr

100% Pure Bronte Pistachio Gelato

Whole White Speciality Kampot Peppercorns

Black Garlic & Porcini Sea Salt

Transporting the judges to “pistachio paradise”, this gelato was praised for its “velvet-smooth texture” and delivering the flavour of freshly hulled nuts. dimeos.co.uk

These Cambodian peppercorns caught the attention with their intense zesty aroma and then wowed judges with their “unbelievable complexity” of herbal and citrus flavours alongside subtle spicy warmth. kadodepepper.co.uk

Billed by one judge as “an umami flavour bomb”, this sparkling salt blend offers mushroom flavour, black garlic sweetness and just a touch of acidity. craicfoods.com

Di Meo’s Ice Cream

Red Cherry Sorbet

Mario’s Luxury Dairy Ice Cream

The aroma of its key ingredient really leaped out at the judges and this sorbet delivered on the palate, too with a “just-picked raspberry taste”. oakchurch.net

Whisky Smoked Black Garlic Sea Salt

With its deep red hue and visible pieces of cherries throughout, this sorbet looks the part and it delivers on the palate with lots of “sharp, bright and zingy” fruit flavour. mariosicecream.com

Kadode Kampot Pepper UK

Craic Foods Limited

Grand Cru Chocolate Ice Cream

Fermented Fresh Red Peppercorn

This Greek-made ice cream was described by the judges as “well considered, perfectly crafted and ridiculously enjoyable,” thanks to its velvety texture and the use of very high-quality chocolate. kayak.gr

“These are firecrackers,” said one judge, but the heat in these Cambodian peppercorns remains controlled as they deliver fruity and nutty flavours. kadodepepper.co.uk

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Acclaimed Beef

Multiple Great Taste Award winner, our beef is served in over 200 Michelin starred restaurants across the world.

“ABP Beef offers a distinct eating experience to the discerning beef lover.

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BISCUITS

FLOUR

Spelt & Fig Sourdough Crispbread

Italian Tipo ‘00’ Flour

Cotswold Pizza Flour

This Italian-style 00 soft white flour is lower in protein than bread flour and is used for making pasta, pizza and grissini.

Judges found it more than up to the test, standing up to the rigours of pasta machines. fwpmatthews.co.uk

Another Italian-style flour from the Cotswolds, this finely milled creation rendered pizza dough that was easy to handle and with decent stretch. Judges said the bases were delicious, even without topping. fwpmatthews.co.uk

Peter’s Yard Wholesale

Applauded for their “brilliant crunch, warm toasty bake and pronounced fruitiness from the fig,” these crispbreads had judges yearning for some blue cheese to pair them with. petersyard.com

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READY MEALS

Cranberry Gin Christmas Pudding

Chicken Dal with Lemon & Ginger

Causing a ripple of excitement among the judges with its “tremendous smoky, burntsugar and boozy aromas”, this Christmas pudding wowed with the generous amount of fruit and the tangy finish from the cranberry gin. beeandbearbakery.co.uk

Curry leaves, lemon, ginger, whole red lentils, chunks of chicken breast and green baby spinach leaves are all on display here in a ready-meal that offers a remarkable freshness of flavour and texture. thewildharegroup.co.uk

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The Wild Hare Group

PLANT-BASED

Cookies Liquirizia E Cioccolato Bianco Frollalà

The tasting panel thought all the flavours in these Italian biscuits were “so well pitched”, with liquorice, white chocolate and muscovado working in harmony.

They said it “would be easy to eat a dangerous amount”. frollala.it

Pea Green Boat Cheese Sablés - Fennel & Chilli Shortbread House of Edinburgh

“Deep, golden and fantastically crisp”, these sables impressed with the combination and balance of bold cheese flavour, fennel seeds and chilli heat. shortbreadhouse.com

Six Seed Bread Flour

Wessex Mill / Clark Wantage Earning high praise for its “mixture and proportions of the chosen seeds, which are all well-balanced and make for great eating”, this flour will make a loaf with a good crumb and crust. wessexmill.co.uk

Wessex Cobber Bread Flour

Wessex Mill / Clark Wantage

The judges were in awe of this high-protein bread flour and the amount of malted grain in it, making for bread with excellent mouthfeel. wessexmill.co.uk

Luxury Mince Pie

Evergreen

The Viennese topping on these mince pies contrasts well with the short pastry cases and a filling that judges said: “leaves most mincemeats back in the dark ages”. thomasthebaker.co.uk

With its generous filling and evenly golden crisp pastry, this vegan-friendly spinach & kale pie was judged to be “beautifully balanced and packed full of flavour”. pieminister.co.uk

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Mixed Grain Bread Flour

Maraschino

The variety and generous proportion of different grains, including rye sesame and poppy in this flour had judges raving about the resulting loaf’s texture and its inviting aroma. wessexmill.co.uk

This “unbelievably fluffy” Italian cake contains plenty of juicy candied pear pieces and Maraschino liqueur. It’s a combination that judges felt makes for “a sweet, delicious treat for any occasion”. baghis.com

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Moving Mountains® Sausage Burger

Moving Mountains Foods

Those that tasted this plantbased sausage burger thought it’s savouriness and “moreishly fatty” texture would be enough to convert meat eaters and soothe vegans who still miss meat. movingmountainsfoods.com

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Dorset Strained Yoghurt Whole Milk The Dorset Dairy Co

Judges found all of the requisite thickness, creaminess and tang in this yoghurt, made with just whole milk and bio cultures on a family farm in Stalbridge. thedorsetdairyco.com

Sparkenhoe Shropshire Blue Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company

Creaminess, saltiness, sweetness and tang all work together in every mouthful of this slightly crumbly raw-milk blue cheese that also boasts a very appealing golden orange interior. leicestershirecheese.co.uk

Jersey Curd

The Old Cheese Room

“Silky and smooth, perfectly firm yet soft”, said the judges of this cream cheese, which has plenty of lactic acidity and creaminess in abundance. nestonpark.co.uk

Cornish Moo Milk

Organic Single Cream

Organic Double Cream

“Thicker, darker and certainly more indulgent than your standard pint”, this milk was declared to be a testimony to the pastures, the herd and its production methods that rendered it.

Taking the panel back to memories of how cream used to taste, this cream was praised for its velvety, indulgent texture and “natural sweetness from the milk and grassy notes”. theladiesorganicmilk.co.uk

As with its single cream cousin, this double cream from Jess’s Ladies impressed with its broad flavour profile. “This is cream for people who want to know their dairy products have come from a real dairy herd on a real farm,” said one judge. theladiesorganicmilk.co.uk

Cornish Moo

Cornish Yarg

Lynher Dairies Cheese Company

“Clean, fresh-tasting, creamy and smooth”, this nettle-wrapped cows’ milk cheese from Cornwall is well-known to many these days but it’s still able to impress judges. lynherdairies.co.uk

Riserva Del Fondatore Fiorini Duilio Caseificio Il Fiorino

The rich, deep yellow paste of this sheep’s cheese offers up creamy and nutty flavours with sweet milky notes and even some of the meadow in there. Judges declared it an “utter joy to eat”. caseificioilfiorino.it

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Jess’s Ladies Organic Farm Milk

Wyfe of Bath - Extra Mature

Kupros Anglum (mixed-milk)

Good-looking and with an appealing elastic texture, this 12-month-matured cows’ milk cheese won over tasters with its tang, depth and nutty, fudgy flavour. It’s also made with vegetarian rennet. parkfarm.co.uk

When fried, this traditional Cypriot-style cheese has the signature squeak on the teeth and it impressed with its balance of saltiness and buttery notes, as well as a finish that develops on the palate for several minutes. kupros.london

Bath Soft Cheese

Kupros Dairy

Original PDO Feta

Riserva Del Fondatore

“This is the way feta should be,” said one judge, “fruity, winey, intense and so rich”. The soft crumbly cheese’s flavour was deemed to be perfectly balanced by the panel. epiros.eu

Made with raw sheep’s milk and cave-aged, this Tuscan cheese offers a wealth of complex flavour with nutty, caramel and milky notes and some judges detecting a “hint of hay coming through”. caseificioilfiorino.it

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Sublime No5 Garlic & Herb Butter Sublime Butter

“Big fresh wafts of herbs and garlic,” drew tasters in and these flavours were in perfect harmony on their palates too, as they contemplated deploying this butter on bread, pasta, steak and more. sublimebutter.com

Lilavu Soira

With “an intriguing dark rind and golden, rich looking paste” this Latvian cheese has a crumbly mouthfeel and offers an acidity on the palate that develops into richer, creamier flavours with fruity and biscuity notes. soira.lv

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Coppa Di Piacenza D.O.P. Giribizzi CP One Global

“Beautifully marbled with an appealing level of fat”, this cured whole muscle cut of pork impressed with nutty and sweet notes that lift the rich meaty flavour. giribizzi.co.uk

Pancetta

Capreolus Fine Foods

Cured with garlic, black pepper, thyme, juniper, bay and mace before air-drying, this Dorsetmade pancetta’s “soft, buttery fat with succulent lines of lean meat” went down very well with the panel. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Cecina de León IGP Embutidos Ferju

Judges couldn’t get enough of the “beautiful marbling that carries the intense, savoury flavour” of this Spanish beef delicacy, which is only enhanced further by the gentle smoking of the cut.

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Jamon De Bellota – 100% Iberico Pata Negra Jamones Juan Pedro Domecq Solís

“Salty, sweet, tender, melt-in-themouth and with a complexity that almost defies description.” High praise indeed for an Iberico Ham that has been impressing Great Taste judges for years. jamonesjuanpedrodomecq. com/en

Caña de Lomo Bellota – 100 % Ibérico Jamones Eíriz Jabugo

Enjoying a flavour profile that is “aromatic, moreish, lingering and complex, staying on the palate long after the meat itself has melted away”, the judges thought this was an exemplary Iberico pork loin. jamoneseiriz.com

Green Pepper Venison Salami Great Glen Charcuterie

No stranger to Great Taste’s upper echelons, this pure venison salami from the Scottish Highlands is dotted with green peppercorns and delivers a silky texture and a long, complex flavour. greatglencharcuterie.com

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100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham “5 Estrellas”

Traditional Ham on the Bone

Signature Tastes Smoked Rack Of Bacon

Another fine example of Spain’s most vaunted air-dried ham, this had judges praising its moreishness – both because of its soft, luscious texture and the sweet-savoury flavour.

A second 3-star ham triumph for Tipperary butcher James Whelan, this on-the-bone ham impressed with the amount of pork flavour as well as a “firstclass cure”. jameswhelanbutchers.com

Smoked Pancetta

Heritage Cure Ham

Irish Peat Smoked Bacon

Another pancetta success for Capreolus, with judges hailing the “sweet, meaty flavour, good smoky background and wave after wave of herbs” on the palate. capreolusfinefoods.co.uk

Judges felt that the juicy meat on this enormous “irresistibly smoky” ham spoke volumes about how happy the pig’s upbringing must have been. jameswhelanbutchers.com

Striking the right balance between salty and sweet – not to mention fat and lean meat – this dry-cured back bacon was elevated further by the peat smoking. niturkeys.co.uk

Productos Ibéricos Calderón y Ramos

Capreolus Fine Foods

Chorizo De Geras Picante Entrepeñas

This chorizo ticked all the boxes for those that tasted it, from the rustic hearty texture through to the bold peppery spicing of the meat.

James Whelan Butchers

James Whelan Butchers

Chicken Liver Pâté with Brandy & Port Findlaters Fine Foods

A “well-executed and exquisite pâté”, this offers layers of flavour – moving from salty and meaty to creamy and buttery and finally rounded off with notes of brandy and port. findlatersfinefoods.co.uk

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Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland

Described as “a porky tour de force” by one judge, this joint has it all: depth of flavour, melt-in-the-mouth fat, subtle smokiness, sticky sweetness and perfectly judged salt levels. musgrave.ie

Buchanan’s

Cumberland Sausage Iain Spigs

Both the seasoning and the consistency of these sausages received high praise from judges, who labelled them “meaty, sweet and rich”. iainspigs.co.uk

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NATURAL HONEY FROM THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS DISCOVER GOODNESS MADE BY WILD BEES FORAGING IN THE PRISTINE EQUATORIAL FORESTS OF RWANDA

The only milk to be awarded 3-stars at this year’s great taste awards

The Apiary sources the best artisanal honey from the hillsides of Rwanda for the world to savour. The honey is not processed or artificially enhanced, retaining its natural nutritional benefits. Our Hillside Forest honey is dark creamy textured and aromatic with a bouquet of mixed notes. The “taste is extraordinary” – caramelly, treacly with layers of floral flavours, and “refreshing”. The Apiary is a social enterprise which works with Rwandan beekeepers to help them derive a sustainable income and break the poverty cycle.

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FRESH MEAT

Free Range Pork Shoulder

Lightly Cured Pork with Apricot & Pistachio

Judges felt the flavour in this pork shoulder – from serial Great Taste award-winner Redhill Farm – reflected how well the animal had been treated. “Crunchy and fatty with a delicate sweetness” and the requisite porkiness. redhillfarm.com

This stuffed loin of pork was found to be “subtle, juicy, tender” with well-judged and generous runs of stuffing throughout. welbeck.co.uk

Redhill Farm Free Range Pork

Norfolk Black Free Range Turkey Morton’s Traditional Taste

Thanks to a generous layer of fat under the skin, this turkey was hailed by judges as “a first-class piece of poultry”, with flavour and succulence abundant in both the dark and light meat. mortonsfarm.co.uk

Waitrose No. 1 Dry Aged Sirloin of Beef Roasting Joint Dovecote Park

“Buttery, beefy, sweet, savoury and grassy, with a big burst of crunchy salt and pepper,” said one judge describing the flavours that run through this beef joint. dovecotepark.com

Welbeck Farm Shop

Specially Selected West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour with Rosemary & Garlic Salt Rub – Extra Maturity Aldi Ireland

Billed as so tender you’ll barely have to chew it, this lamb wowed judges with its presentation and its careful balance of lamb flavour with the rosemary and garlic seasoning. aldi.ie

Higher Hacknell Farm Organic Beef

Higher Hacknell Organic Meat The layers of fat running through this organic short rib enhance its punchy beefy flavour and make for a rich and savoury mouthful that “lingers long after you have finished chewing”. higherhacknell.co.uk

Koji Pork Ribs

Organic Flat Pork Belly

These tender pork ribs had the judging panel revelling in the “intense umami” from the Japanese-inspired koji marinade, which only served to enhance and complement the flavour of the meat. hannanmeats.com

Judges felt this cut was a case of “impressive butchery to match the breeding”. Crunchy crackling gives way to tender meat and plenty of sweet pork flavour. “Faultless and irresistible,” was the verdict. eversfieldorganic.co.uk

Hannan Meats

Wild Sika Venison French Rack Baronscourt Estate

Adjudged to be prepared, hung and treated with great skill, this venison was hailed as “an excellent example of good husbandry” and impressed with its texture, juiciness and gamey, gently sweet flavour. barons-court.com

Rib Roast

James Whelan Butchers

The luscious, well-marbled meat and the sticky, chewy crust of this classic rib roast of beef from Ireland left many judges speechless. “We have run out of superlatives,” said one. jameswhelanbutchers.com

Eversfield Organic

Specially Selected Free Range Irish Whole Goose Aldi Ireland

Perfect as the centrepiece on any festive dinner table, this goose features rich, gamey and tender leg meat alongside breast meat that was deemed to be “full of character and flavour”. aldi.ie

Vintage Reserve West of Ireland Dry Aged Tomahawk Steak

Tipperary Gold 50-Day Dry-Aged Dexter Rib On The Bone

“Everything you could possibly want in a steak,” was the verdict on this, thanks to its melt-in-themouth texture and deep, rich, savoury beef flavour. dawnmeats.com

The tender meat and fat on this joint offer a wealth of flavour, with notes of butter, umami and even grass on the palate. Judges dubbed it “the beef of dreams”. abpfoodgroup.com

Dawn Meats Group

ABP Cahir

West Country Choice PGI 28-Day-Aged Picanha Dunbia (UK)

“An absolute stunner. Cuts like butter, eats like no other” was one judge’s assessment of this Picanha steak – a cut from the rump cap that is popular in Brazil. dunbia.com

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SMOKED FISH & SEAFOOD

Jaffy’s Mallaig Kippers

Tarbert Smoked Loch Trout

A serial 3-star winner, these kippers from the west coast of the Scottish Highlands impressed again with their peaty aroma, well-judged smoke and – of course – the meaty, succulent herring flesh. jaffys.co.uk

An all-round treat for the senses, with its coral colour and “beautiful balance of fish and oak notes on the nose”, this trout has a smooth texture with a great length of smoky flavour. tarbertfinefoods.com

J. Lawrie & Sons

Alfred Enderby Grimsby Traditional Smoked Salmon Alfred Enderby Traditional Fish Smokers

This hand-sliced, cold-smoked salmon delivers on the promise of its vibrant appearance and smoky aroma with melt-in-themouth texture and the perfect balances of salt, smoke and natural fish flavour. alfredenderby.co.uk

Anchoas Hazas

Anchoas Hazas (Agustín Fernández Margolles)

“Richly meaty and deeply savoury, with a mineral complexity that rounds off the flavour” these anchovies also impressed judges with their firm-but-yielding texture. anchoashazas.com

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Smoked Mackerel Fillet

Humes | Quality Artisan Foods Orkney

Produced by a small smokery on Orkney, this fillet has it all.

Visually appealing, an intense smoky aroma and a flavour that showcases the qualities of the fish as well as the smoking technique itself. humesorkney.co.uk

Carlingford Oysters

Organic Live Blue Mussels

“Plump, glossy, soft and remarkably sweet, with a clean but creamy finish”, said judges of these oysters, which take three years to grow on the Co Louth side of Carlingford Lough. carlingfordoystercompany.ie

Billed as “showstopping” by those who tasted them, these plump mussels come from the UK’s first organic-certified mussel farm, based in Cornwall’s St Austell Bay. foweyshellfish.com

Carlingford Oyster Company

Fowey Shellfish Company

Ventresca de Bonito del Norte en Aceite de Oliva

Bonito Belly in Olive Oil Mª Asun Velar

These belly fillets of white tuna in olive oil are produced in Cantabria. They gently yield in the mouth to leave a deeply satisfying savoury flavour. conservasjuanjo.net

Yet another Great Taste triumph for Cantabrian fish preservers, these white tuna (bonito del norte) belly fillets are succulent and tender with a uniquely fresh but rich savouriness. mariasunvelar.com

Conservas Juanjo

Conservas Mª Asun Velar

Smoked Irish Organic Salmon

Ummera Smoked Products

The praise rolled from tasters for this smoked salmon for its texture, mouthfeel (“moist but in no way greasy”) and its expertly judged level of smoke. ummera.com

Filetes de Anchoa del Mar Cantabrico en Mantequilla Ecologica Conservas M.A Revilla

Rounding off the very successful Great Taste year for Cantabria, these anchovies stood out from the crowd for their pinky-brown hue, soft meaty texture and saltiness – “followed by a lingering sweetness that dances on the palate”. anchoasrevilla.com

Cantabrian Anchovy Fillets in Sunflower Oil Mª Asun Velar Conservas Mª Asun Velar

These “plump, firm and freshlooking” anchovies from Spain’s Northern coast left a strong impression on the panel with their tender flesh and “clean, minerally and tangy umami taste”. mariasunvelar.com

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Organic Belly Slices Smokin’ Brothers

Taken from the belly of the fish for a “pillow-like” but juicy texture, this smoked salmon has retained its natural flavour thanks to a delicate cure and mild smoking. smokin-brothers.com

Anchoas del Cantábrico | Anchovies Conservas Juanjo

The judges agreed that they could “happily eat the whole tinful” of these anchovies from the Bay of Biscay. The aroma, texture, mouthfeel and level of salt were all deemed “pitch perfect.” conservasjuanjo.net

“Brilliantly clear, astonishingly vibrant... Clean and bright... This is just brilliant at every level” Great Taste judge

The first Scottish Akvavit. We are proud to say we are the only distillery you can buy a Scottish Akvavit! Akvavit is a fresh Scandinavian distilled spirit which normally uses caraway as it’s main botanical, rather than juniper (which is in a gin). Ours is distinctively complex and refreshing with hints of citrus, caraway, cardamom and we distil it eight times to give an incredibly smooth mouthfeel.

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Scotland’s finest Our new Scottish Smoked Trout described by the judges as “giving excellent flavour with a lovely balance of smoke in the fish.

Absolutely delicious”, has been awarded a 3-star Great Taste Award.

Find our award winning Smoked Trout along with our other products in selected supermarkets across Scotland. www.tarbertfinefoods.com

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A record 12,777 products were judged at this year’s Great Taste, using a combination of socially distanced judging sessions and tastings via Zoom.

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High end bacon made using traditional handcrafted methods, ensures the best quality fresh produce with great flavour.

Award-winning ice cream

Available in retail and catering packs.

Buchanan’s Ballynian Lane, Upperlands BT46 5SZ

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GENIUS BLEND “The taste is extraordinary. This is all about top notes bouncing in the mouth.

Sparkling fruit on the finish. The balance is so well judged and the respect given to the roasting is exemplary.”

Great Taste judge. Awarded 3 stars.

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Fifth generation artisan flour millers based in Oxfordshire. We mill our flour using wheat from local farms to produce top quality flour. Excellent for baking by hand or using in a bread maker.

Three stars awarded for our Six Seed Bread Flour Mixed Grain Bread Flour Wessex Cobber Bread Flours.

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A new constellation was born at Great Taste 2020

Quality, handcrafted production and passion linked with the territory reconfirm “Il Fiorino� as one of the best dairy factories in the world.

For us it is always a great satisfaction to see our work rewarded at such high levels. We are proud to best represent our territory, producing cheese with high selected milk from our Tuscan Maremma.

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For each star obtained, we express our greatest desire: to continue making excellent cheeses by carrying right up the name of Il Fiorino.

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HONEY

Melira Product with Pine Honey & Chios Mastic Melira

The judges went back for spoonful after spoonful of this flavoured Greek honey, full of admiration for its “cedar-wood aroma” and the “pleasing creamy, syrupy chewiness on the palate with a delicate complexity”. melirahoney.gr

Raw Heather Honey

Dante Deo Thyme Honey

Wild About Honey

“There is absolutely nowhere for the taste buds to hide,” said one judge of this dark honey, which balances acidity, bitterness and herbal notes with natural honey sweetness. wildabouthoney.co.uk

The Apiary Forest Honey

Pure Lavender Honey

A natural honey from bees located in Rwanda’s lush equatorial forest, this dark brown, thick, grainy honey has “an awful lot going on” flavour-wise with a long almost sherry-like finish. theapiary.sg

This honey impressed across the board, from its colour and aroma through to the “wonderful explosion of floral notes in the mouth” and the long, complex finish. matersandco.com

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Maters & Co.

Pure Pink Thyme Honey

Raw Wildflower Honey

Light and “utterly delicious”, this small-batch Spanish thyme honey offers up just the right balance of floral and herbaceous flavours that unfold in the mouth. matersandco.com

This deep golden honey has “excellent crystals that melt in the mouth, releasing a rich, floral flavour that has amazing complexity and length.” Expect notes of caramel, nuts, wood and maple syrup. wildabouthoney.co.uk

Maters & Co.

Wild About Honey

Ioannis Theodorou & SIA OE/ Dante Deo

“Floral and sweet but not overpowering, with a wonderful zesty note”, this Greek thyme honey was billed by judges as a testament to the “harmony between the beekeeper and Mother Nature.” dantedeo.gr

Bees Melody Thyme & Herbs Bees Melody

“There’s absolutely no doubt where these bees have been,” said one judge as they enjoyed this honey’s well-balanced hint of thyme as they explored this Greek honey’s complex, mouth-filling flavour.

Chestnut Honey

Organic Wild Honey

Judges detected “mellow hints of both the bee and the hive” in this dark honey, which they said is the definition of balanced complexity with a “gorgeous plethora of flavour notes”. alemany.com

“Silky smooth, treacly, wellbalanced and simply gliding off the spoon and into your mouth”, was the tasting panel’s verdict on this organic Greek honey. beenaturalles.com

Torrons I Mel Alemany

Raw Organic Pacific Avocado Honey From Mexico Latin Honey Shop

“A stunning example of mother nature at her best,” declared the judges of this organic honey which delivers a variety of flavours – from nutty through to floral – and great length. latinhoneyshop.com

Thyme Blossom Honey Eulogia of Sparta

Arbutus Honey - Eulogia of Sparta

This light and well-balanced honey “melts on the palate, revealing intricate flavour notes”, including citrus notes of orange and lemon “blending with deeply herbal, resinous pine and mellow medicinal tones on the finish”. eulogiaproducts.com

From the Tayegtos mountain in the Peloponnese, this honey captivated the judges with its “gentle, rounded bitterness, interesting minerality, great depth and a long lingering finish”. eulogiaproducts.com

Eulogia Products / Eulogia of Sparta

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Bee Naturalles

Hilltop Heather Honey Mountain Honeys

“A light honey with huge depth”, said the judging panel as they praised its floral aroma and the liquorice, woody and maple syruplike notes on the palate. mountainhoneys.com

Exmoor Wildflower Honey Bermondsey Street Honey / Apis / The Salt of The Earth

This attractive golden honey offers up brown sugar and honeysuckles on the nose and delivers in the mouth with a burst of orange followed by “a huge bouquet of flowers.” bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

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Meleagros Thyme Honey

ZEET Organic Arbequina Olives

Delicioso Salsa Mojo Picon Rojo

Those who tasted them wondered “how such small little pearls of fruit can pack such a flavour punch”, but these Spanish olives kept them coming back for more. evoozeet.com

This spicy salsa from the Canary Islands has a silky mouthfeel and a fruity freshness on the palate while balancing acidity and heat with smoky paprika. delicioso.co.uk

Meleagros Honey

Another Greek honey triumph, this was found to be “pure on the palate, delivering a clever balance of sweet and herbaceous notes.” meleagroshoney.gr

Miele di Fiori Ciliegio Mediterre International

This golden-yellow, set honey has “deep perfumed blossom notes on the nose with hints of rose petal” and that is carried through to the palate along with slight almond milk hints, “all wrapped in a mellow sweetness”. mediterre.com

Bermondsey Street Honey

Bermondsey Street Honey / Apis / The Salt of The Earth

Despite being produced in London, this silky urban honey drew the judges in with the aromas of summertime and a balance of sweetness and subtle meadow flavours. bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

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Specially Selected Olives – Giant Sicilian Nocellara Olives Aldi Stores

Deemed “moreish” by tasters, these olives in extra virgin olive oil offer up the right amount of saltiness and bite without ever being too acidic. aldi.co.uk

Royal Albert Dock Honey Bermondsey Street Honey / Apis / The Salt of The Earth

A complex nose, an instant butterscotch hit and a clean mouthfeel all helped to wow judges who tasted this honey – all the more remarkable for being made in London’s Docklands. bermondseystreetbees.co.uk

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NUTS

Spicy Mango Chutney Matthew’s Preserves

There is heat present but it doesn’t overwhelm this chutney, which has a decent amount of natural sweetness, a rush of spice and a nice added crunch from the seeds. matthews-preserves.co.uk

Red Candied Jalapenos

Cashew Chilli Crush

The combination of vibrant red jalapeno slices, pure cane sugar and cider vinegar proved to be one of perfect harmony for the judges. One likened the balance of heat and sweetness to a “warming hug”. haynesfoods.com

Combining cashews, chillies, soybean paste, honey, sesame and spices cooked in Irish rapeseed oil, this spicy condiment is said to offer an “abundance of umami”. rivesci.ie

Haynes Gourmet

Rívesci

Shedletskys Green Hot Sauce Shedletskys Foods

Judges got “huge fruit on the nose” from this fermented green chilli sauce. No wonder, given that it’s made with apples, cider vinegar, and apple and lime juice along with those allimportant chillies. shedletskysdeli.com

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Melira Hellenic Pistachios Melira

“A creamy rich taste and the perfect amount of sweet, mineral and salt notes to lift the flavours”, said judges of these “incredibly moreish” Greek pistachios. melirahoney.gr

Cambrook Cocktail Mix No: 6 Cambrook Foods

Individually, the smoked almonds, caramelised peanuts, salted cashews and macadamias, and chilli-battered peanuts all impressed the judges but they also combine exceptionally well in this snacking mix. cambrookfoods.co.uk

Mount Mayon Premium Pili Nuts, Himalayan Pink Salt

Subic Superfood Incorporated - Mount Mayon (Philippines) Having previously won the Great Taste Supreme Champion title in 2018, Mount Mayon’s buttery, melt-in-the-mouth pili nuts from the Philipines have delivered another 3-star with this salted variety. mountmayon.com

award-winning raw organic honey from the trees, mountains and rainforests of Latin America Raw Organic Pacific Avocado Honey: a buttery silky smooth organic honey from bees feeding on the world’s oldest and largest avocado plantation on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Stock our range of honeys in your store today and make a decent return on your investment.

Browse our range at www.latinhoneyshop.com or email us at info@latinhoneyshop.com for a wholesale or export price list

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Snowy Flakes

Jasmine Green Tea Pearls

Choi Time, Award Winning Chinese speciality teas that unfurl and blossom in your cup. Hailed as “the Dom Perignon of the tea world” by the Sunday Times Style Magazine.

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BY ME ON OUR ANGUS FARM RASPBERRY JAM “A lovely set and a deep pink colour. An absolute blast of raspberries hits the nose and then explodes on the tongue. Lots of seeds add texture and are perfectly distributed within the jam, which we find irresistible. We felt we could not have got any closer to the raspberries if we had rolled in the patch ourselves.”

A Great Taste Judge CHILLI JAM “Vibrant, sticky chilli jam with aroma from both the peppers and chillis. The sweetness of roasted peppers matches the spicy warmth of chillis. Well judged and well made.”

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Great Taste 2020 Judges remarked:

“So vibrant in colour as well as aroma! So fresh and fruity! It is sweet, but you feel it is natural. A delicious exotic preserve” Mango Jam

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100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham “5 Estrellas”

Traditional and hand carved acorn-fed iberian ham.

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Cracking stuff!

“Each element of this nut mix is delicious but together they are almost unputdownable” “Great textures and wonderful flavours, this is a clever well crafted combination” Great Taste Judges

Ultimate Japanese Black Tea

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Ultimate Darjeeling

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Jasmine Pearl

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Baked Gigantes Beans

Oak Tree Raw Honey

Spring Blossom Raw Honey

Alexandria Style Olives

Big Kalamata Olives

Flame Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers

PGI Chania Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic Grape Molasses

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Carob Molasses

Balsamic Glaze

20 Stars for 2020

PDO Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY

Monty Bojangles Coconut Crush French Cocoa Dusted Truffles Honeycomb Project Management / Monty Bojangles

“Super-rich, soft, creamy and silky”, these French cocoa-dusted chocolate truffles are infused with caramelised coconut pieces. honeycombpm.com

Gin Truffles

Café au Chocolate

The shimmering purple-green shells on these truffles house a ganache that contains just the right amount of gin to cut through the sweetness of the white chocolate and add a gentle warmth. cafe-au-chocolat.co.uk

Passion Fruit Ganache

Haiti Cap-Haïtien 70%

These “perfectly tempered” chocolate shells harbour a filling that balances tart passionfruit with sweet white chocolate for a “sensational and complex” mouthful. derosierchocolates.com

Haiti Cap-Haïtien 70% was commended for its perfect melt, extremely smooth texture, and deep, rich flavours of smoke, tobacco and liquorice. standoutchocolate.com

Derosier Chocolates

Standout Chocolate

A. GERE Raffinée - Pecans wrapped in Manjari Dark Chocolate with Madagascar Wild Pepper AKA Kft

Impressing with the crunch and richness of the pecans, the pleasant sourness of grape seed extract and bitterness from cocoa and pepper, these Hungarianmade chocolates were deemed an “unusual and delicious” treat. gere.hu

These marshmallows were applauded for “melting in the mouth, with a perfect level of squidge”, which works well with the texture of the pistachio, almond and rose petal topping. dulcibella-marshmallows. co.uk

These sweet treats combine bittersweet dark chocolate, with intense bursts of lime juice and zest, aromatic lemongrass and a hint of chilli warmth on the finish. derosierchocolates.com

DulciBella Marshmallows

Belize Maya Mountain 70%

This single-origin dark chocolate from Peru is fruity on the nose and offers layers of fruity flavour on the palate too, with notes of mocha, fig and plum. crafthousechocolate.com

Made in Sweden, this complex single-origin bar delivered “deep dark coffee berry flavour notes, with hints of both sweet and sour cherry”. standoutchocolate.com

Craft House Chocolate

Peru Urubamba 70%

Spruce Shoots

Another single-origin bar with great shine and snap from Sweden’s Standout. Expect notes of “juicy berry, pink pepper and creamy fruit, with light woody spice on the finish”. standoutchocolate.com

Single-origin Peruvian cocoa has been rendered in Sweden as this dark chocolate bar, which offers deep, rich fruity flavour in abundance and with good length. standoutchocolate.com

Standout has more than singleorigin stunners in its repertoire.

It draws on its own heritage with a bar that marries 66% cocoa Dominican Republic chocolate with hand-picked Swedish spruce shoots. standoutchocolate.com

Standout Chocolate

Lime, Lemongrass & Chilli Ganache

Peru Ucayali River Dark Chocolate 70%

Guatemala Lachuá 70% Standout Chocolate

Persian Rose Marshmallow

Standout Chocolate

Standout Chocolate

Sametová (Velvet)

Michaela Dohnálková - Míšina čokoláda

This Tanzanian 65% dark chocolate with a swirl of white rosehip chocolate had judges hooked – from the rich aroma all the way through to its “subtle floral notes, hints of tobacco and a pleasing fruitiness”. misinacokolada.cz

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Mava

Chocolat Madagascar

A “handsome, glossy chocolate bar, with a stylish geometric pattern and a satisfying snap”, this 75% dark chocolate has plenty of deep, fruity and complex flavour. chocolatmadagascar.com

70% Tumaco Colombia Dark Chocolate with Colombian Coffee Tosier ChocolateMaker

The coffee flavour of this dark chocolate is so authentic, “it’s like sucking a coffee bean”, according to one of the judges. Judges also enjoyed its smooth texture and balance of fruity and bitter notes. tosier.co.uk

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Two Stories

Rounton Coffee

Panama La Huella “Cafe de Panama” – Red Honey

Nicaragua Finca Buena Esperanza Pacamara

Dark Woods Coffee Hand selected from a high-altitude micro-lot of beans by regular award-winner Dark Woods, this vibrant espresso has a “brilliant balance of chocolate and dried fruit” with a lingering, slightly acidic finish. darkwoodscoffee.co.uk

Exchange Coffee Company

Genius Blend

Colombian Supremo

Bloomsbury Blend

A blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, Sumatran and Ethiopian beans, this whole bean espresso coffee wowed the judges with its spicy aroma, citrus acidity and fruity finish on the palate. thecoffeecollaborative.com

Hand-roasted in small batches, this coffee strikes the right balance between bright acidity, caramelised sweetness and malty, roasted tones. And it works well with all brewing methods.

47degreescoffee.com

The judges applauded this blend of naturally processed Mundo Novo beans from Brazil and washed Typica beans from Mexico for a nuttiness that develops into a bright and fresh finish. lostbarncoffee.co.uk

This “funky and versatile coffee” is a 50:50 blend of Ethiopian and Ugandan beans. It makes for a rich, smooth brew with notes of whisky and blueberry and just a hint of balanced acidity. rountoncoffee.co.uk

The Coffee Collaborative

47 Degrees Coffee

This Nicaraguan espresso was described as “intriguing”, taking tasters on a journey through notes of intense fruit, sourness, a wisp of smoke and a long finish. exchangecoffee.co.uk

The Lost Barn Coffee Roasters

FruiTEA

Luxury Gold Loose Tea

This attractive-looking tea produces a bright, delicate infusion with a lily note running through it. One judge particularly enjoyed the creamy “3D” mouthfeel, too. teaholics.co.jp

Impressing the panel with its “beautiful briskness, colour and strength”, this loose tea was praised for its appearance, a pleasing punch of flavour and its compatibility with milk. marksandspencer.com

Teaholics

Red Box Breakfast Blend Loose Tea Loch Ness Beverages

Whether taken with or without milk, this breakfast blend black tea will make a bright brew with a light, spicy kick. redboxcoffee.com

Marks & Spencer

Op. 217 Sencha Asamushi Tea Repertoire

This green tea delivers on every level. Appealing forest-green leaves render a pale green-gold liquor that offers vegetal, umami and buttery notes on the palate and balanced tannins on the finish. tearepertoire.com

Los Pozos

Verve

Op. 210 Sejak Tendresse

Dragon Well

This “complex and interesting” filter coffee offers up a fruity aroma and a honeyed sweetness on the palate with a slight boozy liqueur note in there too. goodlifecoffee.com

These coffee capsules hit all the high notes with the judges.

They hailed this light, but fruity and approachable, coffee as “supremely drinkable”. goodlifecoffee.com

Hailing from South Korea, this green tea boasts plenty of toasty, nutty character both on the nose and the palate, but it also offers “a pleasing rounded sweetness and great persistence of florality,” that pleased judges. tearepertoire.com

“Delicate yet persistent” was how one judge summed up this Dragon Well green tea. Praise also rolled in for its clear, pale green liquor and the “light toastiness” on the palate. floratea.com

Good Life Coffee

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Good Life Coffee

Tea Repertoire

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Award Winning Organic Artisan Cheese Makers

WYFE OF BATH EXTRA MATURE

EXCEPTIONAL ENGLISH HONEYS RAW, SEASONAL, SINGLE -SOURCE

A succulent and nutty cheese, aged for 12 months made using our organic cows milk Winner of 3-Star Great Taste 2020 Featured in The Times - ‘The Delicious Top 50’ Supreme Champion 2019 Nantwich International Cheese Awards

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“What fabulous marbling! This charcuterie is both naturally sweet and yet nutty and savoury, with lovely pork notes. The fats themselves melt really well, giving the sliced product a soft texture, easy on the palate.

The seasoning on this coppa has been thoughtfully applied, with perfect salinity. A truly super product.”

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Dark Woods Coffee is a Yorkshire based coffee roaster, providing the very best retail and wholesale coffee to the independent trade, with equipment and hands-on barista training support.

HAND SLICED SMOKED SALMON

Panama La Huella "Cafe de Panama" Red Honey

TRADITIONAL UNSLICED SMOKED SALMON

Hand Sliced Traditional Cold Smoked Salmon

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I Love It

Simply Sublime

Award-winning jams, marmalades, pickles & chutneys

A star studded line up Choose from three Great Taste award winning coffee’s available online now

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Small batch producers of a range of smoked; fish, shellfish, cheese and olives

Oak Smoked Mackerel

Smoked Queenies

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Live Organic Ropegrown Mussels The UK’s first organic mussels cultivated in St Austell Bay, Cornwall

10% off on your first order.

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TEA

teapigs honeybush & rooibos

Lemon Verbena Reserve Lot Herbal Tea

Described by judges as a clever blend of the two varietals, this aromatic tea is “full of vim and vigour, yet sweet and gentle with it.” teapigs.co.uk

A fabulous example of lemon verbena, this ticked boxes with the judges for the clarity of its green-gold liquor, its citrus aroma and bright freshness on the palate. cantinhodasaromaticas.pt

teapigs

Jasmine Pearls Flora Tea Group

These enticing pearls unfurl to reveal a blend deemed to have the perfect level of jasmine along with a “gentle refreshing astringency and vegetal flavour”. floratea.com

Cantinho das Aromaticas

Op.120 Oriental Beauty Avant-Garde Tea Repertoire

Billed by judges as “very fragrant and alive”, this oolong tea scored well for its well-twisted leaf, bright liquor and notes of muscatel and dried mango. tearepertoire.com

Ginger Flakes

SACO Superfoods

Whether it’s for infusing, cooking or just nibbling on, this grated African ginger root – sun-dried and roasted with raw cane sugar – offers warmth, spice and sweetness in abundance. sacotradingltd.com

Cioccolata Calda alla Nocciola

Lime & Ginger Cordial

Swoon Gelato

Last year’s Great Taste Supreme Champion has branched out from gelato with a hot chocolate drink that enthralled with its velvet mouthfeel, dark fruity chocolate notes and hazelnut finish. swoononaspoon.co.uk

Cornish Country Cordials

This small-batch cordial had the judges swooning over its fresh ingredients and the perfect balance between citrus and ginger, which would work well served hot or cold. countrycordials.co.uk

Kombucha Citra Hops

Judges detected notes of plums on the palate alongside the fine sweetness and honeyed maltiness of this single-origin Chinese black tea, harvested in Fujian Province. unraveltea.com

This kombucha flavoured with Citra hops bowled the panel over with its bright, fruity aroma and depth on the palate, with one judge declaring it to be “nothing short of genius.” holoskombucha.com

Unravel Tea

Snowy Flakes

Mangalam Tea Estate

Offering the perfect balance of green tea and jasmine on the palate, these pearls render a clear, distinct and delicate liquor that is light but certainly not thin. choitime.com

This tea delivers full-bodied jasmine flavour, with no bitterness, but it’s also a delicate drink. This balancing act captivated judges while they savoured its long finish. choitime.com

“Rich, rounded, malty”, was the verdict on this single-estate Assam tea, which also offers excellent length of flavour. Judges concluded that it also takes milk very well. teafields.co.uk

Choi Time Teas

SOFT DRINKS

Jin Jun Mei

Jasmine Green Tea Pearls Choi Time Teas

HOT CHOCOLATE

Teafields

HOLOS London

Halmari Imperial Gold

Teafields

Named after the estate where it is grown, this tea produced a copper coloured liquor that is both rich and malty. It was hailed as a “lovely orthodox Assam” by judges. teafields.co.uk

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Blighty Booch Kombucha Organic Ginger Conwy Kombucha

This exemplary kombucha impressed with its delicate fizz and the right balance of heat from the ginger, astringency from the black tea and fruitiness. blightybooch.com

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SPIRITS

Fletchers 1802 Vintage Cider

Money For Old Rope 4.8% Stout (Non Bottled Conditioned)

Le Rêve Organic Molecular Absinthe

Fletchers Cider

Matured for three years, this cider proved to be worth the wait for the judges, who praised its layers of flavour, from toffee and caramel through to smokey notes. fletcherscider.com

Tawny

Stonewell Cider - Nohoval Wine

The judges kept going back for more of this Irish hopped cider aperitif, which achieves a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity and bitterness while offering rich notes of stewed fruits. stonewellcider.com

Bespoke Brewing Co

Linden Leaf Botanicals

This stout grabbed the judges’ attention with “sweet fruit cake on the nose, followed by vanilla and even hints of stewed fruit on the palate”. bespokebrewery.co.uk

Pulling the judging panel in with its woody, herbal and citrus aroma, this absinthe is said to be “pure aniseed-balls on the palate”, with the added bonus of a long finish. lindenleaf.co.uk

Speak Easy

Orkney Akvavit

This Devon-brewed pale ale has “heaps of satsuma and orange peel on the nose, translating into real juiciness on the palate”, and a clean bitter finish. It’s also gluten-free and vegan. powderkegbeer.co.uk

Distilled eight times, this traditional Scandinavian-style caraway-based spirit was described as “pure, clear and smooth as satin” while offering up plenty of intense spice and citrus flavours. orkneygincompany.co.uk

Powderkeg Brewery

Orkney Gin Company

The Tale of Oolong NovelTea

This alcoholic cold-brewed tea has an attractive golden hue and floral sweetness on the nose.

In the mouth, the combination of Oolong and Scotch Whisky delivers honeyed and peach notes with a hint of bitterness. noveltea-drinks.com

Tayport Distillery - 1992 Raspberry Liqueur Tay Spirits

This raspberry liqueur from Fife was described as “jammy and unctuous, with a finish just long enough to keep your attention and make you want to go back for more.” There’s also plenty of cocktail potential. tayportdistillery.com

“88” Organic Molecular Gin

Northern Dry Gin

Described by one judge as “deeply impressive”, this is made with 28 exotic botanicals – including yuzu, calamansi, and Aztec sweet herb – to render a clean, sippable gin with a long finish. lindenleaf.co.uk

“An exuberant full-throttle style gin with bags of flavour and personality”, this gin is very juniper-forward but also offers up prominent notes of cardamom and citrus. poeticlicensedistillery.co.uk

Linden Leaf Botanicals

Poetic License Independent Small Batch Distillery

Seville Orange Gin

Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon

Great Oaks Irish Whiskey

This small-batch gin from Essex was described as “gentle and seductive”. Seville orange peel features prominently on the nose, with judges detecting mild notes of liquorice and perfumed coriander on the palate. sodrinks.co.uk

Deemed to be very appealing as both an aperitif and digestif, this gin is smooth and carries so much lemon flavour that a sip transported some judges to the groves in Italy. gordonsgin.com

With a light golden colour and an inviting nose, this whiskey is “everything you would hope for” on the palate, offering up lots of creamy caramel, spice, vanilla and notes of cherries and almonds. dunnesstores.com

SO Drinks

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