The BOOM (Best Of Organic Market) awards, which are organised by the Soil Association, are the UK’s only dedicated organic awards, celebrating those working to produce food as it should be. The Soil Association is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming  and land use.

THE NATION’S FAVOURITE

Sponsored by the Organic Trade Board 

Island Bakery, Lemon Melts

BEST ORGANIC PRODUCTS

DAIRY

sponsored by OMSCo

Abel & Cole, Whole Guernsey Milk

FRESH PRODUCE

Maddocks Farm Organics, Flower Salad

BAKERY

Daylesford Organic, Fruit Bread

CONFECTIONERY

Booja-Booja, Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

CHILLED AND FROZEN

The Tomato Stall, Organic Oak Smoked Isle of White Tomatoes with Extra Virgin Oil

MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY

Higher Hacknell, Organic Sirloin Steak

PANTRY

sponsored by Harrods

Apulia Blend Ltd, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

BABY AND CHILDREN’S FOOD

Goodness Gracious, Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Puree with Cardamom

ALCOHOLIC DRINK

Dà Mhìle Distillery, Botanical Gin

NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK

Tea Palace, Organic Rose Oolong

NEW ORGANIC PRODUCT

sponsored by Abel & Cole

Eversfield Organic, Roam & Relish Organic Pastrami

ORGANIC HEROES

RISING STAR

sponsored by Balance magazine

Kara Rosen, Plenish

‘Winning this award was such an honour. It’s evident how much better for the environment growing organic produce is, and I wanted to create a business that not only does well, but does good. To be recognised for that is a fantastic feeling.’

MARKET INNOVATOR

Guy Watson, Riverford Organic

BLOGGER

sponsored by Health Bloggers Community

Kate Hackworthy, Veggie Desserts

FARMER

sponsored by Yeo Valley

Guy Watson, Riverford Organic

BEST ORGANIC OUTLETS

ORGANIC EATING OUT

sponsored by Arla

Café St Honoré

INDEPENDENT RETAILER

sponsored by Rachel’s Organic

Better Food Company

ONLINE RETAILER

sponsored by Honest Tea

Coombe Farm Organic

and Ocado (joint winners)

SUPERMARKET

sponsored by Heath & Heather

Waitrose

ORGANIC BOX SCHEME

Shillingford Organics

START UP

sponsored by Ocado 

Whey Ahead

TOP TIPS: ORGANIC ON A BUDGET

Shop in season. Buying organic fruit and veg when in season gives you the best value for money. Website Eat Seasonably does the hard work for you by listing all the fruits and veg good to eat right now.

Try a different cut of meat. Trying lower cost organic cuts like shoulder or belly can make a big difference to your wallet – and they have more beneficial nutrients too. Pop into your local butcher for advice.

Visit your local supermarket. Most major retailers – such as Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons – have their own brand organic ranges so look out for them while you’re shopping.

Opt for the basics. If you’re new to organic, milk is a great place to start. It has around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and secures a good return for farmers.

Look for deals online. Bag a bargain this month (September) as organic food prices are slashed. See Soil Association for tips, recipes and discount vouchers – and don’t forget always to look for the Soil Association logo when you’re out shopping.

Read more: The organic index