Great British Food Awards 2026 — Finalist
Great British Food Awards 2026
Two of Laverde Artisan's five entries have been selected as Finalists in the Great British Food Awards 2026, judged by a panel that includes Raymond Blanc and William Sitwell. Laverde Artisan appears twice on the official shortlist, published on 11 August 2026.
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LAVERDE ARTISAN Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Finalist
Product — LAVERDE ARTISAN Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Category — Kitchen Condiments
LAVERDE ARTISAN Black Lentils from Villalba, Sicily — Finalist
Product — LAVERDE ARTISAN Black Lentils from Villalba, Sicily
Category — Store Cupboard Essentials
Winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze and Grand Champion) will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 6 October 2026 in London — this section will be updated the moment results are confirmed.
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. In the Great British Food Awards 2026, our Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Villalba Black Lentils have both been selected as Finalists, with winners announced 6 October 2026.
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. Madrigal Colombian Specialty Coffee holds 2 stars from Great Taste 2026.
Who judges the Great British Food Awards?
The Great British Food Awards were launched in 2014 and are judged by a panel of chefs, food critics and industry figures including Raymond Blanc and William Sitwell. Entries are assessed across more than 60 categories before Gold, Silver, Bronze and Grand Champion titles are decided.
Has Laverde Artisan entered any other food awards?
Yes. We entered five products in the Great British Food Awards 2026. Two — LAVERDE ARTISAN Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Kitchen Condiments) and LAVERDE ARTISAN Black Lentils from Villalba, Sicily (Store Cupboard Essentials) — were selected as Finalists on the shortlist published on 11 August 2026. Winners are announced at the Awards Ceremony on 6 October 2026.
What's the difference between a "Finalist" and a "Winner" at the Great British Food Awards?
A Finalist has been shortlisted among the best-scoring entries in its category — only the top products reach this stage. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Grand Champion titles are then decided among finalists and announced at the Awards Ceremony. We only use the word "Winner" once a title has actually been confirmed.
How can I verify these awards are genuine?
Every award on this page links directly to its official source. The Great Taste awards link to their certificates and to our verified producer profile and product listings on the Guild of Fine Food's public directory at gff.co.uk. Our Great British Food Awards finalist placings are listed on the official 2026 shortlist.
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.