Yorkshire-based craft bakery Lottie Shaw’s has been acquired by Jacksons of Yorkshire The acquisition, made possible thanks to investment from Jacksons’ owners, the William Jackson Food Group, brings together two multi-generational Yorkshire family baking businesses. The Lottie Shaw’s brand is loved nationwide for its range of premium treats, which are baked in a small craft […]
Craft distilleries from across the country have come together to launch the #ActuallyMadeIn campaign, an initiative aimed at dispelling doubts surrounding the origins of artisanal spirits. In an industry where authenticity is often questioned, the campaign will stand as a beacon of integrity for consumers and address the challenges craft distilleries face in verifying the […]
The team at Yolk Farm Shop are celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious Large Farm Shop Award at the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Awards. The recognition places Yolk Farm, based at Minskip in North Yorkshire, amongst the cream of the crop in the UK, having won the prestigious accolade in 2023. Known for […]
An East Yorkshire spirit producer have announced the opening of their new distillery in Market Weighton which will be open to the public for tours and tasting events. Starting life as a lock down project in the family kitchen 3 years ago, Wicstun Distillery have grown out of their initial premises, which saw them create […]
The team at historic North Yorkshire based Castle Howard have unveiled their upcoming programme of foodie events. Amongst the special events are their Spring Afternoon Teas which will be available to visitors on 25th – 26th May as well as a Beef and Beer Dinner on 17th May. The team are also set to welcome […]
The team from “British halloumi” producers Yorkshire Dama are set to appear on the new series of Aldi’s Next Big Thing. The Channel 4 programme, which sees British food and drink businesses pitch their products to Britain’s fourth biggest supermarket in a bid to gain a listing, returned for a second series this month, and the […]
A Pickering farming family is supporting a neighbouring farmer in his bid to raise £25,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Douglas family from Wray House Farm at Marishes are hosting tours of the Ryedale Anaerobic Digester Plant on 23rd and 25th April to raise money for Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café co-founder, Karl Avison, who will make […]
Distillers at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their first Special Release of 2024. Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery’s latest limited-edition bottling, Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release, is a 50% abv fruity and complex whisky with flavours of orange chocolate, roasted malt, baked apples and candied fruits. The ex-PX Sherry and […]
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of two national farming awards. Middleton on the Wolds-based Clive Soanes Broilers has been shortlisted in the Business of the Year category in the inaugural National Women in Agriculture Awards whilst MD Claire Wright has reached the final in the Farming […]
The UK’s largest goat’s milk producer has made a key packaging change in its latest move to make its operations as sustainable and environmentally-friendly as possible. St Helen’s Farm at Seaton Ross near York has long-used Pure-Pak® cartons which contain less plastic than traditional plastic milk bottles but have now made the change to tethered caps […]
Family run Harrogate Brewing Company are celebrating after winning 4 national awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards recently. Judged by brewers and industry experts and organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) at their flagship BeerX UK event in Liverpool, the North Yorkshire based company were awarded a Gold for both […]
Yorkshire cheesemonger and fine food merchants Cryer & Stottare celebrating after taking home 3 titles at the prestigious British Pie Awards recently. The family run company’s Steak & Leeds Best Pie was awarded a Gold award in the coveted Best Hot Eating Pie class, in addition, to a further 2 Bronze awards at the event. […]