New food award needs nominations for Northamptonshire producers

Nominations are being sought from producers in Northamptonshire and the Midlands for a new artisan food award – the ‘Britannia Artisan Food Collection’.

The collection is being curated by food and drink journalist and broadcaster Nigel Barden and will aim to map out the UK’s best produce and producers.

After launching in Wales in November, moving north to Scotland in January, travelling to the north of England in February, and landing in the south last month - the award is now hunting for food producers to win the title in the Midlands.

Jane Rylands, head of communications for Britannia, said: “We’re passionate about great food and exceptional cooking at Britannia, so we’re really excited to see what hidden gems we can unearth across the British Isles.

“We’re eager to see what produce those in the know from Northamptonshire will recommend.”

Premium cooking appliance manufacturer Britannia is behind the launch of the 'Artisan Food Collection', a curated list of the best produce from around the British Isles.

From jams and honeys to bread and charcuterie – and not forgetting local ales, ciders, and spirits – the best recommendations will be awarded a place on Britannia’s Artisan Food Collection map.

The map is being curated in association with well-known food and drink journalist and broadcaster Nigel Barden, a familiar voice on national radio in the UK since the 1990s.

Nigel has spent almost 30 years championing artisan food and drink producers in the UK.

Each month, Britannia will be releasing a podcast in which Nigel discusses a region and its food and drink culture, and reviews three of the best nominations from within.

Nominations are needed by April 20 and voters can place their vote online at Britannia here or via social media by using the hashtag #BritanniaArtisanFood and commenting with your