Fife firms in final of British food awards
Four Fife businesses have been included in the finalists of the Great British Food Awards.
The online competition celebrates the country's finest artisanal produce, as well as the hard-working people behind the scenes.
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Hide AdThree Fife farm shops have been shortlisted in the final voting selection. They are Balgove Larder, Ardross Farm Shop and The Buffalo Farm are all contenders in the Best Farm Shop and Deli in Scotland.
East Neuk food outlet, Bowhouse has also been highlighted as a finalist in the food market category.
Judges for this year’s competition included Raymond Blanc OBE, Masterchef's Monica Galetti, Olly Smith, Eric Lanlard and Miguel Barclay.
Will Docker, founder of Balgove Larder – based just outside St Andrews – said: “The past months have been a real challenge for the whole team so being named as a finalist for these awards has been a boost for the whole team. I’m delighted that Balgove Larder is named as a finalist but to see so many businesses from across Fife is a real demonstration of the vibrant food and drink scene here.”
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