BRIGG FARMERS' MARKET WINS ANOTHER TOP AWARD

The January Brigg Farmers' Market, held on Saturday

Brigg Farmers’ Market has received another prestigious award to add to its collection after being chosen as the Farm Shop & Deli Awards market of the year. 
The Market was chosen as the winner is this category because the judges were ‘delighted at the high-level of effort and detail taken with the entry’ and also the passion we have for what we do.
The FARMA accredited Brigg Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month and has been attracting visitors from far and wide for over 13 years and one visit will help you understand why.
Choose from over seven varieties of cheese, around 12 varieties of sausage, freshly baked breads, every variety of jam you can think of and even ostrich burgers! Three times a year, in the spring, summer and autumn, the market grows into a food festival with more choice than ever, family entertainment and cookery demonstrations.
Visitors to Brigg Farmers’ Market could vote online for the Market to win, some of their comments were:

“Since it began 13 years ago, Brigg Farmers' Market took to new heights the long tradition of a high quality food market for Brigg. My family love the smells, the atmosphere, the bustle, the music and best of all the wonderful produce from free range meats to local asparagus and apple varieties that you never see in the supermarket.” 

“I think they should win because they farmers market is very good the traders are friendly and the produce is always of a high quality.” 

“Brigg Farmers’ Market is one of the most vibrant, fun, accredited farmers markets in the country. We've been attending as stall holders for over 10 years.” 

“This monthly market has revitalised Brigg as a market town it showcases the very best in Lincolnshire produce from local meats and cheeses to organic veg and bakery - not forgetting fish from neighbouring Grimsby and Pipers crisps made from local spuds! Vibrant, sociable and great quality - everything a market should be.” 

“I think Brigg farmers Market should win because they are passionate about looking after their producers are there is always a great selection at the markets.” 

The Farm Shop & Deli Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of the high street and speciality retail scene with categories ranging from butchers, bakers, farm shops and delis through to garden centres, food halls and online businesses.
Judge Neil Nugent, Executive Chef and Head of Product Development at Morrisons said:
“The Awards are a brilliant opportunity for the UK’s small independent businesses to get recognition nationally and enable them to become a destination.”
Brigg Farmers’ Market is now in the running to become a regional champion; this will be announced in February. These winners will then go through to the final and could be in with a chance to win Retailer of the Year. 
Coun Liz Redfern, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “I am extremely delighted to hear that Brigg Farmers’ Market has won yet another award. It is wonderful for the Market to be chosen as the Farm Shop & Deli Awards Market of the year. It really is a great boost for our traders who sell delicious local produce to be part of this prestigious award. Brigg Farmers’ Market is always very popular with people from the local area as well as further afield. Well done to everyone involved who has helped make Brigg Farmers’ Market the success it is today.”