Exeter's Real Food Store makes awards shortlist

Exeter's Real Food Store and Cafe is celebrating on hearing the news that they have reached the final stages in this year's Food and Farming Awards in the Best Local Food Retailer category. This unusual project was started by a group of enthusiastic food lovers who upheld values of sustainability, locality and seasonality. This team also had a wealth of experience in bringing about enterprises that positively impact on both members within the immediate community and non-members alike. The nomination said, “Excellent customer service with knowledgeable staff, and high quality food which represents the local region and its seasonality.”

Another Devon-based nomination is Guy Watson from Riverford Organic Farms, Buckfastleigh, Devon, who has been nominated in the Farmer of the Year category.

For more information visit www.realfoodexeter.co.uk www.riverford.co.uk.