The  #GreatTasteAwards judges never know what lays in store for them each day. They'll sample approximately 92 products in one session (a session is one morning or one afternoon) 😱 They could sample everything from salmon to sausages to sorbet to sauerkraut to sponge cake 🐟🍰

🌟 MEET THE JUDGES 🌟

This year we’ve asked some of the  #GreatTasteAwards  judging team to introduce themselves.

Made up of food writers, chefs, producers and buyers Great Taste just couldn’t happen without our dedicated team of judges.

Running a business on your own can be a lonely existence. The Guild of Fine Food was created to represent, celebrate & champion the independent food & drink sector

Read about some of the benefits of becoming a member here: gff.co.uk/join-the-guild

Thanks to Eve Tudor for these photos from espresso judging that took place earlier this week ☕

And thanks to the guys at BOMOroast for hosting us & brewing each cup to perfection

Did you know that our judges sample approximately 21 espressos a day? ☕

The new issue off Fine Food Digest features new product launches in tea, coffee, biscuits & confectionery, a chat with Emma Hookway, owner of Devon’s The Kitchen dusty dylan, and a visit to our Deli of the Month, London’s The Passage Pantry

Read it online: issuu.com/finefooddigest…

What a brilliant night Guild directors, JF & Tortie, had @fortnums Food & Drink Awards last week. Celebrating the best in food & drink writing, publishing, broadcasting & photography

Congratulations to winners & all shortlisted! Thanks to @fortnums team for a splendid evening

Some recent #GreatTasteAwards judging photos from our London office, located round the corner from Borough Market

When judging, products are not compared like for like, they are judged on their own merit, so they could be sampling ice cream, gin or steak all before lunchtime!

We love welcoming our sponsors into the judging room throughout the season. Great Taste wouldn't be possible without their support, so we'd like to take a moment to thank all of the sponsors & supporters who help us to continue to celebrate the best in fine food & drink 🎉

The judges sampled a range of lo and no alcohol products earlier this week. We follow the instructions on the pack from producers but don't add any garnishes or additional ingredients to the drinks 🍸

The #GreatTasteAwards judges had a jolly good time sampling ciders this week 🍺🍏

When judging cider, products are chilled to 12°C, unless otherwise specified, and taken out of fridge prior to tasting

All labels & lids are removed or covered so that products can be judged blind

Our Chair Lady Victoria Victoria Borwick hosted a food & drink roundtable with our CEO @PatriciaYatesVB to hear from English suppliers inc. Cask Marque #EnglishWhiskyGuild Wines of Great Britain #ALaCarteTours Guild of Fine Food & @DEFRA on the importance of #LVEP partnerships to support growth.

🌟 MEET THE JUDGES 🌟

This year we’ve asked some of the  #GreatTasteAwards  judging team to introduce themselves.

Made up of food writers, chefs, producers and buyers Great Taste just couldn’t happen without our dedicated team of judges.

A few behind-the-scenes pictures from #GreatTasteAwards judging at Guild HQ in Gillingham, Dorset 🌟

All products are judged blind & independently on taste 👅 Appearance, aroma & texture considered by judges, however the final consensus always comes back to TASTE

Some photos from our fantastic judges over the last few weeks....

1) @suzypelta
2) @mskarynnoble
3) @tvsandyclarke
4) @thegbswhatwhat

We're at the @farmshop_deli Show at The NEC, Birmingham this week!

Come & say hello to the Guild team on stand J250 to talk about Fine Food Digest, #GreatTasteAwards and #WorldCheeseAwards , Guild membership and sampling some award-winning 3-star products from 2023 🤩

Introducing @ffdonline's Deli of the Month, Bells Farm Shop in Stourport-on-Severn

This is the story of how Bell's, a pick-your-own set up in the 1960s, grew to a thriving retail operation - striving to feed Worcestershire with fresh, affordable produce

issuu.com/finefooddigest…

The judges sampled over 30 matchas this week - but how many stars were given? Find out when the #GreatTasteAwards results are announced on 31 July 🌟

The definitive guide to award-winning food and drink 🥂

If you’re a retailer looking to refresh or introduce new product lines, Great Taste Book will give you all the inspiration you need to find this year’s best tasting products.

Read it online: ow.ly/yJbj50Rm1a8

🌟 MEET THE JUDGES 🌟

This year we’ve asked some of the  #GreatTasteAwards  judging team to introduce themselves.

Made up of food writers, chefs, producers and buyers Great Taste just couldn’t happen without our dedicated team of judges.

Led by experts, Patrick McGuigan & Emma Young, our Retail Cheese course teaches your team to increase sales through product knowledge, merchandising & customer service, whilst gaining skills to communicate with customers & sell more cheese

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