2026 Awards
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards supports and celebrates the UK’s independent specialist retail market! Retailers from up and down the country will have been assessed by a panel of esteemed judges to find winners from each category and region, and the live announcement is a must-see event at The UK Food & Drink Shows.
Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards is an event which you can’t afford to miss! The Product Awards will showcase exciting product entries and the brands behind them, which would have gone through an extensive judging process before worthy products are awarded a bronze, silver or gold accolade.
Watch and learn as brave entrepreneurs meet our industry ‘dragons’. The Dragons’ Pantry sessions will be taking place each afternoon on the Farm Shop & Deli Stage at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2026.
Britain's Best Loaf returns to The UK Food & Drink Shows for its 13th year, celebrating the very best in the art of breadmaking. Bakers from across the country compete for the coveted title, submitting their loaves to a panel of expert judges across eight categories. This industry-recognised competition showcases the skill, passion, and innovation of British bakers, with the winners revealed in an exciting live event on Tuesday 14 April.
Britain’s Best Cake returns for its third year, bringing together the nation's most skilled and creative professional cake makers. Entries are judged by a panel of esteemed industry experts, who find winners across nine categories before crowning the ultimate champion as Britain’s Best Cake. These awards play a key role in showcasing the talent within the baking industry, with the live announcement of winners forming a highlight of The UK Food & Drink Shows on Monday 13 April.
