Two food and drink businesses in Harborough praised by global award tasters

Market Harborough Honey Co and Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary have both been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year, with each picking up a highly prized Great Taste award.

Market Harborough Honey Co won the award for its Soft Set Honey, while Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary won their award for its Spiced Tomato Juice.

Thomas Lamble-Dun from Market Harborough Honey Co said: “We are thrilled to have won a Great Taste award for our Harborough Soft Set Honey. We have dreamt of this moment and are so proud to be adding the prestigious black and gold Great Taste badge of honour to our honey pots!

"We started on this journey a few years ago and now have around 100 colonies in the local area, with a range of different honey products including a line of our very own locally produced honey spirits, so to be where we are today is truly a dream come true.

“Being recognised with a Great Taste Award means so much to independent producers such as us, as it makes all the hard work and determination worth it! Great Taste is the most recognised accolade for taste and quality in the food and drink industry, so it’s a huge moment for us!”

Paula Raubenheimer from Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary said: “Being recognised with an award as noteworthy as a Great Taste Award means so much to independent producers. Great Taste is one of the most recognised accolades for taste and quality in the food and drink industry, we are honoured to have their stamp of approval on our product.

“Having just received a Double Gold at the international Aurora Awards in July, we are so proud to be adding the prestigious black and gold Great Taste badge of honour to our list of achievements.”

The Harborough Soft Set Honey is available locally from various outlets including Farndon Fields Farm Shop, Weltons Deli and Mistrys Pharmacy.

The Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary beverages are available on Amazon and locally from cafes and retailers including Two Old Goats, Bowden Stores, Weltons, Langton Nursery, The Village, Brixworh Country Park, Smiths and the Braybrooke Swan.