Awards

 

Awards & Recognition

Laverde Artisan's products are entered each year into the UK's most respected independent food awards, judged blind by panels of hundreds of experts. Below is the current, up-to-date record of every recognition our range has received.

View our official Guild of Fine Food producer profile →

Great Taste 2026 — Results In

Great Taste 2026

Judged by the Guild of Fine Food among more than 12,500 entries from around the world.

Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee — ★★ 2 Stars (Outstanding)

Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee — Great Taste 2026, 2 Stars, Guild of Fine Food
"Dark-roast beans and ground coffee. A lot of flavour packed into a smooth and silky mouthfeel with a lift at the end from a light acidity. Very well-balanced coffee." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 2
"The grind aroma delivers on promise: chocolate and almond together with a herbal/lemon note. The cup smells sweet and fruity, with nectarine to mind — an enjoyable experience with green freshness and delicacy." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 1
"The aroma presents with interesting tropical fruit characters, quite vibrant. The liquor aroma has red fruits, rose, lemon and hibiscus." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 3
View certificate (PDF) Official Great Taste listing Shop Madrigal Coffee

Villalba Black Lentils — ★ 1 Star

Villalba Black Lentils — Great Taste 2026, 1 Star, Guild of Fine Food
"These have retained their shape and texture well during cooking, and have lovely tender skins. Good, earthy flavour — the judges feel these are an excellent example of their type." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 1
"Glossy black lentils, uniformly shaped and presented as a dry pulse. Once warmed, they have kept their shape, with a nutty earthiness and a good bite — a good product that would add substance to a sauce or salad." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 3
"Good looking little lentils which have kept their shape admirably. The palate resilience is pleasing, and the relay of gently earthy, nutty flavours as suggested is certainly sound." — Great Taste 2026 judges, table 4
View certificate (PDF) Official Great Taste listing

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Results 30 October 2026

Great British Food Awards 2026

Laverde Artisan has entered five products in the Great British Food Awards 2026, including our single-estate Biancolilla olive oil and raw Sicilian honeys, alongside Madrigal Coffee and Villalba Black Lentils.

Results are announced on 30 October 2026 — this section will be updated the moment they're released.

Frequently Asked Questions

What awards has Laverde Artisan won?

In Great Taste 2026, judged by the Guild of Fine Food, Madrigal Colombian Coffee received a 2-star award (Outstanding) and Villalba Black Lentils received a 1-star award, out of more than 12,500 entries worldwide.

What is Great Taste?

Great Taste is the world's largest and most trusted food awards programme, run by the Guild of Fine Food. Products are judged blind by a panel of over 500 experts.

What do the Great Taste star levels mean?

One star means delicious, two stars means outstanding and is reached by fewer than 1 in 10 entries, and three stars means among the very best of their kind that year.

Has Laverde Artisan entered any other food awards?

Yes. We've entered five products, including our single-estate Biancolilla olive oil and raw Sicilian honeys, in the Great British Food Awards 2026. Results are announced on 30 October 2026.

How can I verify these awards are genuine?

Every award on this page links directly to its official certificate and to our verified producer profile and product listings on the Guild of Fine Food's public directory at gff.co.uk.

How long do Great Taste award logos remain valid?

Great Taste award logos are valid for three years from the year they were won. This page is updated as awards are added or expire.