Ross-shire micro producers can apply for new bursary
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A new bursary has been launched to sponsor 50 emerging micro producers in the UK.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary Great Taste – run by the Guild of Fine Food – is giving producers the opportunity to put one new product in front of its panel of expert judges for free.
It’s an opportunity for any food and drink producer to have its products assessed by chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers.
This new bursary is aimed at micro producers who have never entered Great Taste before or have a new product, which has never been entered before.
John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food commented: “Here at the Guild, we are proud to be celebrating the 30 years of Great Taste. Since its inception the accreditation scheme has celebrated and helped excellent food and drink.
“We’ve always been about working with businesses across the industry and our activities have an ecosystem of scaled entry costs that mean our biggest entrants also support our smallest ones.
“It’s true, though, that the micro producers often need more help, especially with the current economic headwinds, and that is why we are excited to be launching the Great Taste Bursary.
“By helping fledging makers, we continue the great work that our team, our judges, and the sector is doing to nurture start-ups and innovative new businesses. It will encourage and help the very smallest makers to enter, receive constructive feedback and, hopefully, receive affirmation that they are making top-notch food & drink.”
“If our bursary candidates go on to achieve an award, they will be able to display it on packaging and benefit from support and kudos which comes with a Great Taste award. If they are not successful, our rigorous judging process provides every entrant with impartial, honest feedback from industry experts. And that is incredibly valuable.”
Each year, over 2,300 artisan producers from the UK and across the globe enter their most prized products into Great Taste to receive the all-important judges’ feedback.
Eligible micro producers must:
- Be less than two years old
- Have a turnover of less than £100,000
- Only enter one product per business (that hasn’t been entered in Great Taste before)
- Be commercially available in the UK
Applications must be in by 7 February 2023.
