Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards winners announced
Aubrey Allen of Leamington Spa led the celebrations.
The winners of the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards have been revealed, with Aubrey Allen of Leamington Spa leading the celebrations. The acclaimed business was named Retailer of the Year, Butcher of the Year and the Midlands Regional victor.
The event brought together the finest examples of independent retail across the UK and Northern Ireland. Ten category winners and nine regional champions were honoured, alongside special achievements including Highly Commended distinctions and the sought-after Newcomer of the Year award.
'Hugely encouraged'
Chairman of judges and broadcaster Nigel Barden said: “Even in a year where many retailers have approached things carefully, the Farm Shop & Deli Awards have continued to thrive. We’ve been hugely encouraged by the exceptional standard of entries and we truly appreciate every retailer who made space in their busy schedules to get involved.
“Our outstanding judging panel remains a major strength of the awards and welcoming new judges added even more expertise to the process. They have been incredibly uplifting to see the creativity, determination, talent and graft of so many remarkable retailers recognised and celebrated.”
The 2026 winners are:
Anglia Regional winner: Goat Shed, Norwich
Baker of the Year: Nice Buns NI, Craigavon
Butcher of the Year, Midlands Regional winner and overall Retailer of the Year: Aubrey Allen, Leamington Spa
Cheesemonger of the Year & Highly Commended Newcomer of the Year: Mouse & Grape, London
Delicatessen of the Year & Wales Regional winner: Dylan’s Baked Goods & General Store, Llangefni
Farm Shop Large of the Year: Ludlow Farmshop, Ludlow
Farm Shop Small of the Year: Mains of Glassaugh Vegetables, Portsoy
Food Hall of the Year & Highly Commended Newcomer of the Year: Flourish at Farleigh Road, Bristol
Greengrocer of the Year: Elaines Fruit & Veg, Leicester
Independent Local Shop/Village Store & South East Regional winner: The Seasons Wholefoods, Forest Row
Online Business & South West Regional winner: Riverford Organic Farmers, Buckfastleigh
Newcomer of the Year: Dunston Hall, Chesterfield
Highly Commended Newcomer of the Year: Butcher Farrell’s Meat Emporium, Ormskirk, Flourish at Farleigh Road, Saltford and Mouse & Grape, London
North East Regional winner: George & Joseph Regional Winner, Leeds
North West Regional winner: Roast Mutton Kendal (Butchers), Kendal
Northern Ireland Regional winner: O’Kane Meats, Derry
Scotland Regional winner: The Glenelg Shop, Glenelg
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