Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards


Last fi nalists announced as awards approach


T roughout September, the judges met with the fi nalists in the remaining award categories in the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2025/26: Healthy Food & Wellbeing; F&B Achiever; Weetabix Sustainability Award and One to Watch. T e Farming Environment Award fi nalists are also announced. Shortlists are now confi rmed, and fi nalists have received the


news that their hard work and achievements have been recognised. The Farming Environment Award category (sponsored by


Weetabix) recognises their growers who have taken action to reduce the environmental impact of growing wheat through carbon footprint reduction, promoting wildlife or regenerative agriculture. Finalists for the Farming Environment Award are: Bridge House


Farm, J.A. Knight & Sons, Pearson Gape Farming, R.I. Reynolds, T.W. Brown and Son and Wold Farm. For the F&B Achiever Award, the judges met with fi nalists who


are making a diff erence locally and driving the industry forward. Joseph Skinner, Partner at J Sweeney Accountants and sponsor of the category, said: “T e F&B Achiever Award continues to shine a spotlight on the heart and soul of the industry - the people. T is year’s nominees have once again raised the bar, showcasing not only excellence but also the resilience, innovation and spirit that defi nes Northamptonshire’s food and drink scene. Every story shared is a testament to the passion that fuels our county. We’re honoured to sponsor and celebrate these achievements - and the very bright future they represent.” Finalists for F&B Achiever are: Braybrook Beer Co, McManus


Pubs, Mee Blue Berries, New Lodge Farm, Bulwick and Tap & Kitchen, Oundle Headline sponsor Weetabix backs the Weetabix Sustainability


Award, where judges were looking for individuals and businesses who are leading the way in sustainability across Northamptonshire.


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T e fi nalists for the Weetabix Sustainability Award are: Carbon


Neutral Vending Ltd, Ganders Goat, Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust and Tellus Mater. Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust sponsors the Healthy Food &


Wellbeing category, celebrating local producers and businesses that prioritise nutritious food and staff wellness. By recognising these eff orts, the Trust supports a healthier Northamptonshire - making it easier for people across the county to eat well and live better. T e fi nalists in the Healthy Food & Wellbeing category are:


Betty’s Caribbean Fusion, Eat Curious, Houghton Hams, June Plum Jamaican Food and Salma Soulful. T e fi nal category to be announced is the One to Watch category,


sponsored by Whitworth Bros Ltd. Kim Osborn, Technical Accounts Manager said: “Whitworth Bros


are absolutely thrilled to be sponsoring the One to Watch category again. Every year we are amazed at the high-quality fi nalists and this year has been no diff erent, which makes our job as judges extremely diffi cult. T e enthusiasm for our sector is just heart-warming and extremely impressive.” T e fi nalists in the One to Watch category are: Baker Benjy, Indi


Local, Millies Bakery Ltd, T e Folly in Towcester and T e Olde T ree Cocks in Brigstock. T e Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards shine a


spotlight on local culinary excellence. Recognising and celebrating the county’s brilliant people, places and producers, the awards fl y the fl ag for buying and supporting local. T e results of the competition, which will again see fi nalists


awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze, will be announced at the awards celebrations taking place on October 16 at the Royal & Derngate T eatre, supported again by national catering awards winners Portfolio Events.


For more details on all the categories in the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2025/26, visit the awards website www.northamptonshirefoodanddrink.co.uk


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