Kent Non-Alcoholic Cold Drink of the Year

Who should enter? Producers, manufacturers and processors of non-alcoholic drinks designed to be served cold, made in Kent. This includes soft drinks, juices, cordials, kombucha, water kefir, botanical drinks, iced teas and any other cold non-alcoholic beverage produced in Kent.

How will this category be judged? Every entry is blind taste tested by a panel of expert judges drawn from across the food and drink sector, including chefs, buyers and food writers - and every entrant receives feedback from the panel.

How much does it cost to enter? Entry fees are £30 for Produced in Kent members and £50 for non-members.

Judging criteria: Character, taste, appearance, aroma, use of locally sourced ingredients and drinkability. Judges will also consider the value added during the production process and how the product is positioned in the market.