Freshly grown produce, locally farmed meat and delicious artisan deli treats have put two Nottinghamshire businesses in the running for the UK's retailer of the year in the Farm Shop & Deli awards. Regional shortlists include a 13-strong Midlands contingent.
Amongst them is Delilah Fine Foods, in Victoria Street Nottingham, where owner Sangita Tryner says her aim is to reclaim the word 'delicatessen’ from the plethora of sandwich bars and takeaways that abuse it. The traditional delicatessen is packed, floor to ceiling, with top quality food and drinks - from freshly baked bread to more than 150 cheeses, condiments, chocolate and more than 200 types of wine, including many made in the East Midlands.
Sangita said reaching the final was a surprise. She said: "It’s been a hard few years being a city centre deli, especially over lockdown without the footfall to support us when we stayed open to provide a service to our loyal customers.
