A whole host of Norfolk products have been recognised in the world's largest food and drink accreditation scheme.
The Guild of Fine Food's Great Taste Awards, now in its 31st year, are back for 2024 with entries from almost 3,500 companies across 115 countries.
Blind-tasted by expert judges, three stars are given to ‘extraordinarily tasty food and drink’, two stars to products that are ‘above and beyond delicious’ and one star for ‘food and drink that delivers fantastic flavour’.
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The East of England has won a total of 284 awards, including 213 1-star, 66 2-star and 5 3-star products.
In Norfolk, Wood Row Chocolate's passion fruit and mango caramel scooped the top accolade.
The business is based in Diss and run by couple Jessie Forbes and Simon Woodrow.
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Two-star Norfolk winners include Sunfire Spirits' spiced dark rum and raspberry jam from The Tealady, based in Dereham and Attleborough respectively.
John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food, said: "Given the economic headwinds that both independent retailers and small and medium producers are facing, the announcement of the 2024 crop of Great Taste stars is a boost for us all. "
See the full list of Great Taste Award winners at gff.co.uk/directory
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