Congratulations to local producers whose efforts have been rewarded in this year’s Great Taste Awards.

Local to Ledbury” producers include:

Willys from Little Marcle for their apple cider vinegars and Kimchi – 5 Awards
Myrtle’s Kitchen for her Philpott’s Chilli Jam and BrineSalt, Lemon, Myrtle and Thyme Seasoning
Just Rachel Deserts from the Hop Pocket for their Vegan Passion Fruit Ice Cream and Raspberry Sorbet

From the wider area of Herefordshire:

Twigs and Dough for their special pasta
White Heron for their British Cassis
Oakchurch Farm Shop (A438 west of Hereford) – 7 awards including for steaks, pies and sorbet
Gun Dog Gin for their fruit liquors – 2 awards
Pip’s Cider for their ciders – 4 awards
Hedonist Bakery for their bakery products – 3 awards
Two Farmers for Woodland Mushroom and Wild Garlic Potato Crisps
Broadfield Court Farm for their Whole Moo World milk – now available at vending machines in the county
Woofys Brewery – 2 awards for ale and porter
Black Mountain Roast for their Expresso Blend Coffee
Wild by Nature for their Grass Fed Beef Snacking Salami
Herefordshire Sauce for their Herefordsfire Sauce (stocked at the Nest)

And from just over the border in Worcestershire, McNeil’s Smokehouse have won a number of awards for their smoked fish products.

Go to https://greattasteawards.co.uk/results/ for more details and in many cases to links to stockists including local shops and farm shop outlets.