Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café in Pickering has been shortlisted amongst the best farm retailers in the UK.
The business is one of the very best farm retailers in the UK that have been revealed after the Farm Retail Association announced its national finalists.
Innovative and inspiring businesses from all corners of the country have been shortlisted across eight categories; from the Rising Star Award which celebrates business development and newcomers to the industry, to the Farm Shop Butchery of the Year Award.
Other categories include: Large Farm Shop of the Year (turnover over £1.5m); Small Farm Shop of the Year (turnover under £1.5m); Farmers’ Market of the Year; Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year; PYO of the Year; Associate Member of the Year.
Chair of the Farm Retail Association, Emma Mosey said: “Farm shops and farmers markets continue to be the nation’s retail beacons for sourcing fresh and nutritious produce with low food miles, from passionate and knowledgeable often family-run, independent businesses.
“It is right that we celebrate the crucial role that these invaluable food and drink retailers play at the heart of the communities they serve. Running throughout our finalists are inspiring stories of innovation, consistent quality produce and customer service excellence: terrific achievements and qualities that have been demonstrated during a challenging period for retailers amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
“Congratulations to everyone who is shortlisted and good luck. This is your time to shine, and we are looking forward to celebrating your achievements in March at our grand awards ceremony!”
The awards (sponsored by specialist retailer COOK) will take place on Tuesday, March 5 at Holiday Inn Peterborough West as part of the FRA’s annual Stronger Together event, 2024.
The ceremony will follow a day of behind-the-scenes retail tours, and conference day which will include topical workshops and expert guest speakers.
Cedar Barn has been shortlisted as Small Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/ Restaurant of the Year and Farm Shop Butchery of the Year.
To find out more about joining the Farm Retail Association, contact FRA Manager Laura Copeland on 01423 546214 or e-mail LauraJ@farmretail.co.uk
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