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Indie retail finalists named in the 2023 Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards

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The shortlist has been announced for the 2023 Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards, which celebrate innovative products and inspiring independent retailers in the world of artisan food and drink.

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 The results of the awards are now open to a public industry vote, with the ultimate winners decided by a combination of the judges ranking and the public vote. The winners will be celebrated in a special ceremony in September.

This year’s awards are comprised of seven categories: 

  • ‘Not Yet on the Shelf’ 
  • New Product of the Year – UK 
  • New Product of the Year - International 
  • Sustainability Pioneer of the Year 
  • Small Independent Retailer of the Year, in partnership with BIRA 
  • Large Independent Retailer of the Year, in partnership with BIRA 
  • Outstanding Industry Champion 

The Small Independent Retailer of the Year Award, in partnership with BIRA, is presented to a pioneering smaller retailer at the heart of their community.  The winner will be a forward-thinking independent retailer with less than £500k annual turnover and/or 10 or fewer employees.   The shortlisted finalists are:

 The Large Independent Retailer of the Year Award is presented to a pioneering retailer with over £500k annual turnover and/or more than 11 employees. The winner is a forward-thinking retailer, a real advocate for independent businesses, and leads by example to push for change and development for the industry on key agendas. 

 To find out the award winners, sample the nominated products, and explore everything Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2023 has to offer, register for your complimentary trade ticket at specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk. Cast your vote for your favourite nominees here.  

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