Kent Savoury Pantry Product of the Year
Who should enter?
Producers of store cupboard products including flour, sauces, rubs, oils, savoury condiments and chutneys
How will this category be judged?
Taste judged by a team of expert judges
Judging criteria:
Appearance, the use of locally sourced ingredients, texture, taste, innovation and relevance to market
About Southern Co-op
As an independent, regional co-operative, we’re lucky to be able to work with some of the best producers in the south of England to showcase their food and drink in our retail stores. We already have some amazing Kent products in our Local Flavours range and are proud to be supporting businesses that are working together for a more sustainable future. To sample our Local Flavours in Kent visit The Co-operative Food stores in Seasalter's Faversham Road, Lenham's Faversham Road, Minster's Monkton Road, Ashford's Loudon Way, and Whitstable's Cromwell Road.
Matt Elliott, Southern Co-op's Retail Buying & Services Manager, said: "As an independent co-operative, we’re lucky to be able to work with some of the best producers in the south of England to showcase their food and drink in our retail stores.
“We already have some amazing Kent products in our Local Flavours range so know there are a wealth of tastes are produced in the region. We are looking forward to finding even more hidden gems at this year's Taste of Kent Awards and are proud to be supporting businesses that are working together for a more sustainable future."