Wednesday 27 September 2017, 11am to 4.30pm
Steenbergs Organic, 6 Hallikeld Close, Barker Business Park, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5GZ and The Alice Hawthorn, The Green, Nun Monkton, York YO26 8EW Axel Steenberg is the man behind Steenbergs, which he set up in North Yorkshire in 2003 to supply the discerning cook with organic teas, herbs, spices and cooking ingredients. All Steenbergs products are packed with flavour and aroma, beautifully presented and most have a fascinating story to tell.

This thriving, friendly family business is committed to Fairtrade, the environment and people. In 2007 it introduced the first Fairtrade and organic vanilla extract to the UK and Europe, and in 2013, the UK’s first Fairtrade saffron. This is also a company that takes its environmental responsibility seriously: it is based in a purpose-built factory near Ripon, which incorporates many eco-friendly features, such as sun pipes and green energy, and is carbon-neutral. ‘Green’ suppliers are chosen wherever possible and all packaging – which is both stylish and functional – is fully recyclable.

Find out more here.

Sri Owen (below) was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Guild of Food Writers Awards in London last night to recognise her contribution to food writing.

Full details of the winners and sponsors are set out here.