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A taste of the Great Taste Award winners exhibiting at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2027
A selection of brands exhibiting at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2027 have been recognised in the Great Taste Awards 2026, highlighting the quality and variety of products that buyers will be able to discover at the event.
Baboo Gelato, School Yard Kitchen, The Drinks Bakery, Tayport Distillery, Shojin Mania, Snowdonia Cheese Company, Forest Feast and Seggiano are among the exhibitors to have received awards this year. Their winning products span gelato, preserves, biscuits, spirits, confectionery, cheese, snacks, sauces and pasta.
Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, Great Taste is an internationally recognised food and drink accreditation scheme. More than 15,000 products from 3,919 companies across 116 countries were entered in 2026, marking a record year for the awards.
Products were assessed over 105 days by more than 800 chefs, critics, product developers, retailers, writers and other food and drink specialists. Entries were presented without branding or packaging and judged primarily on taste, followed by appearance, aroma, texture and mouthfeel.
A total of 4,286 products received one star, signifying that judges considered them “simply delicious”, while 1,596 received two stars and were described as “outstanding”. A further 306 products secured the coveted three-star rating, awarded to products deemed “exquisite and extraordinary”.
Nicola Woods, Event Manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, said: “Congratulations to all the exhibitors recognised in the Great Taste Awards 2026. These awards give buyers a valuable, independently judged indication of quality and can help exceptional products stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
“The range of winners exhibiting at the Fair reflects the creativity and diversity found across the speciality food and drink sector. We look forward to welcoming these businesses to the event and giving visitors the opportunity to sample their award-winning products.”
Baboo Gelato
Baboo Gelato secured four awards and a total of seven stars for its small-batch gelato and confectionery.
Its Hazelnut Gelato received the highest possible rating of three stars, while its Pistachio Gelato was awarded two stars. Hot Cross Bun Gelato and the Raspberry Baboo Bonbon, which combines raspberry sorbet with a dark chocolate shell, each received one star.
The results recognise a collection ranging from classic nut flavours to seasonal gelato and an alternative frozen confectionery format.
School Yard Kitchen
Glasgow-based School Yard Kitchen received two stars for its Seville Orange Marmalade and one star for its Blackcurrant Conserve with Deanston Malt Whisky.
The two products celebrate traditional preserves while demonstrating how familiar formats can be distinguished through carefully chosen fruit and flavour combinations.
The Drinks Bakery
The Drinks Bakery produces savoury biscuits designed specifically to complement drinks.
Its Lancashire Cheese & Spring Onion Drinks Biscuits received two stars, while the Mature Cheddar & Smoked Chilli variety was awarded one star.
Both products combine British cheese with complementary savoury flavours, offering options for entertaining, gifting and food and drink pairing occasions.
Tayport Distillery
Scottish spirits producer Tayport Distillery received one star for each of its Raspberry Liqueur and Strawberry Liqueur.
The two awards highlight the potential of fruit-led spirits to appeal across gifting, cocktail and after-dinner drinking occasions.
Shojin Mania
Shojin Mania received one star for its Kinako Sesame confection.
Kinako, a roasted soybean flour used in Japanese cuisine, brings a distinctive nutty flavour to the product. Its combination with sesame offers buyers an example of how traditional Japanese ingredients can be presented in an accessible speciality food format.
Snowdonia Cheese Company
Snowdonia Cheese Company secured one star for Rock Star, its cave-aged vintage Cheddar.
The company was founded in North Wales and has built a portfolio of cheeses and accompaniments spanning mature Cheddars, Red Leicester, flavoured cheeses, crackers, chutneys and cheese bakes.
Forest Feast
Forest Feast received one star for three products across its fruit and nut portfolio:
- Chilli & Fennel Nut Mix
- Pink Lady Apple Wedges
- Salt & Vinegar Roasted Nut Mix
The winning products illustrate the breadth of contemporary snacking, from fruit-led options to savoury nut mixes featuring flavours more commonly associated with crisps and other indulgent snacks.
Seggiano
Italian food specialist Seggiano secured one star for three products from across its range:
- Artichoke & Garlic Sauce & Spread
- Pistachio & Chocolate Covered Torrone
- Trottole Organic Pasta
The results span savoury antipasti, confectionery and store-cupboard staples, reflecting the variety of regional Italian products available to speciality retailers.
These businesses are among the Great Taste Award winners preparing to exhibit at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2027, taking place from 5 to 7 April at Excel London as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. Visitors will be able to meet the producers, sample their award-winning products and explore new opportunities for their retail, wholesale and foodservice ranges.
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