kindly sponsored by Vision Commercial Kitchens
WINNER: Strawberry Fields Farm Shop (South West)
According to judges “The food hall and restaurant would not be out of place in Harrods!”
FINALISTS
Drewtons (Yorkshire & the Humber)
Canalside (West Midlands)
Manor Farm Shop & Farm café (East Midlands)
kindly sponsored by The Cress Co
WINNER: Canalside (West Midlands)
Judges said its passionate owner cared “deeply about the quality of its products, the customer experience and sustainability.”
FINALISTS
Villa Farm Shop & Café (Yorkshire & the Humber)
Croots Farm Shop (North West)
Manor Farm Shop & Farm café (East Midlands)
kindly sponsored by Field Fare
WINNER: The Farm Stratford (West Midlands)
The judges cited the “wow factor” of the magnificent food hall and highlighted the enthusiastic team members and efforts towards sustainability.
FINALISTS
Bradbury’s Farm shop (West Midlands)
Knights Farm Shop (South West)
kindly sponsored by WR Wright & Sons
WINNER: Strawberry Fields Farm Shop (South West)
Judges were impressed by the amazing shopping space, the sustainable way the business generated energy and the can-do attitude from the leadership team.
FINALISTS
Cannon Hall Farm Shop (Yorkshire & the Humber)
Farndon Fields Farm Shop (East Midlands)
Newlyns Farm Shop (South East)
WINNER: Shipbourne Farmers Market (South East)
Judges praised the welcoming and relaxed feel and the friendly and happy stallholders.
FINALISTS
Lenham Country Market (South East)
West Malling Farmers Market (South East)
WINNER: Open Retail Solutions (East Midlands)
Praised for its high standard of customer service.
FINALISTS
The EPOS Bureau (Northern Ireland)
B Smith Packaging (West Midlands)
Appetite Me (East of England)
kindly sponsored by Insight 6
WINNER: John Sinclair, Craigies (Edinburgh)
Diversifying a 250-acre arable farm in South Queensferry into one of Scotland’s best-known and respected farm shops in the form of Craigie’s Farm Deli and Café, has given John Sinclair years of experience in his field.
Rob Copley, chair of FRA, said:
“John is such a worthy winner of the Lifetime Achievement award. He was an esteemed member of the FRA committee for more than 15 years as well as running a hugely popular and successful farm and farm shop near Edinburgh.
“Not only is John highly respected in the industry, he is also a genuinely lovely person and we are so grateful to him for all his hard work and loyalty to FRA. His accolade is very much deserved.”
