The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2025 Winners

BEST FOOD PRODUCER AWARD – Judged by Sheila Dillon

Flourish Produce (Cambridgeshire)
Flourish Produce is a certified organic and regenerative farm in South Cambridgeshire, founded by Calixta Killander in 2018. The farm grows over 750 varieties of vegetables, salads, herbs, fruits, flowers, and heritage grains, many chosen for flavour and climate resilience. Flourish supplies top restaurants, delis, bakers, florists, and independent shops across London and Cambridgeshire, as well as its on-site farm shop. Produce is also distributed through a door-to-door box scheme and select wholesalers.

BEST DRINKS PRODUCER AWARD – Judged by Jaega Wise

Nyetimber (West Sussex)
Nyetimber was the first producer of English sparkling wine to exclusively grow the three celebrated grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Owner and CEO Eric Heerema acquired Nyetimber in 2006 and is the visionary and driving force behind Nyetimber today. It’s served in some of the most renowned venues in the UK and abroad.

THE DIGITAL CREATOR AWARD – Judged by Leyla Kazim

The Gaia Foundation @thegaiafoundation
The Gaia Foundation is a small, international charity championing groups reviving and protecting biocultural diversity. On Instagram, they platform positive stories of transformation and in the UK. They also run a Seed Sovereignty Programme, sowing a locally-adapted seed system that’s resilient to climate change and their We Feed The UK storytelling campaign champions nature-friendly farmers through photography and poetry, touching the hearts of 54 million people on the path from consumer to citizen.

THE FARMING FOR THE FUTURE AWARD WITH THE ARCHERS AND BBC FARMING TODAY – Judged by Charlotte Smith and Mali Harries

The Free Company (Edinburgh)
A small, mixed farm in the Pentland Hills outside Edinburgh run by brothers Charlie and Angus Buchanan-Smith. They’ve transformed their family’s struggling dairy farm into a regenerative, organic, low-input farm with pigs, sheep and cattle. They run a farm to table restaurant, sell their meat and veg boxes to restaurants and customers, host events and encourage visitors to walk around the farm and ask questions.

THE FOOD INNOVATION AWARD – Judged by Dan Saladino

Disco Scallops (Devon)
While trying to improve catches of crabs and lobsters, a fisheries scientist and fisherman discovered that by adding lights to pots as they fished, they attracted lots of scallops. Disco Scallops avoids dredging and instead uses pots lined with lights to create a more sustainable method of fishing. The company sells the pots and connects chefs and customers with their Disco Scallops Collective network.

MORNING LIVE BEST STREETFOOD, TAKEAWAY OR SMALL EATERY – Judged by Matt Allwright

Barra Airport Cafe (Isle of Barra)
This cafe is located in an idyllic location on the island of Barra, where you can enjoy freshly prepared local food as you watch the planes land on the world's only beach runway. Customers visit even if they’re not flying anywhere, just to try the cafe’s specials.

THE DEREK COOPER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Judged by all the judging team

Colin Tudge and Ruth West
Named after The Food Programme's first presenter, this award is for the individual or organisation whose work has brought about real change in our relationship with food. This year’s winners are Colin Tudge and Ruth West, co-founders of The Oxford Real Farming Conference. The annual event brings together farmers, growers, activists, policymakers, and researchers to discuss transforming the food and farming system.