Meet the BOOM Award winners
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
