The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2027 celebrate the very best specialist food and drink retailers from across the UK. The Awards recognise excellence across a range of categories, including Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Independent Local Shops/Village Stores, Butchers, Bakers, Fishmongers, Cheesemongers, Greengrocers, Food Halls and Online Retailers, alongside regional awards for Anglia, Midlands, North East England, North West England, Northern Ireland, South East England, South West England, Scotland and Wales.

New for 2027, the streamlined Express Entry process makes entering easier than ever. Businesses have until 31^st August to submit their Stage 1 entry. After this time, you will not be able to enter. Shortlisted retailers are then invited to complete a more detailed submission in September.

Judged by a panel of respected retail and industry experts, including Farm Retail Association members Andrew Burton, Matt Whelan and Radley Russell, alongside Retailer of the Year winners Aubrey Allen, the Awards celebrate the innovation, quality and dedication that define the UK’s specialist retail sector.

The Awards also offers valuable sponsorship opportunities for businesses looking to connect with the UK’s specialist retail sector. Sponsors can raise brand awareness among the farm shop and deli community, position themselves as key industry supporters, benefit from extensive marketing exposure from August to April and network with some of the UK’s most innovative independent retailers while helping to recognise and reward excellence across the sector. For more information, click here.

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