The fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards organised by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber has attracted a record number of entries - more than 268 in total, and will this year feature a Fresh Produce Award sponsored by Stockbridge Technology Centre.
Designed to showcase the best food and drink the region has to offer and celebrate the achievements of Regional Food Group members, the awards are growing year-on-year, consisting of 20 awards ranging from meat, poultry and game to best farmshop and best use of regional produce on a menu.
The winning products from each category will be entered for the prestigious deliciouslyorkshire Supreme Product 2009-10 and the deliciouslyorkshire Champion for 2009-10. The person who has done the most to promote and/or develop the food and drink industry in the region - will also be announced and new for 2009 is the deliciouslyorkshire award for Outstanding Newcomer.
Prepared vegetable supplier Stuart’s Foods will sponsor the Best use of Regional Produce - Restaurant/Hotel/Pub/Inn category.
Chief executive Jonathan Knight said: “This year’s figures reflect not only the huge ongoing interest in regional food and drink but the innovative producers we enjoy in the region.”
Judging took place in August and the winners will be announced at a star-studded dinner and awards ceremony being held at Rudding Park, Harrogate on November 9.
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