Harrogate butchers named best in the North

During an online ceremony, Fodder was crowned the North of England Butcher’s Shop of the Year in the national Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards 2020.

Announcing the result, the judges said: “Fodder is an excellent business, showing innovation and community as well as charitable support at the centre of their business - a modern shop with a modern outlook that is continually searching for new ideas.”

All of Fodder’s profits help to fund the work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity which supports and promotes the farming industry.

Now in its 26th year, the Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards are organised by the Meat Trades Journal. A rigorous judging process is carried out by a panel of butchery experts, including a “mystery shopper” store visit to the 35 finalists in 12 categories.

Heather Parry, managing director of Fodder, said she was “thrilled” with the award.

“This award is a great endorsement of the quality of our meat, which has been reared to perfection on the very best local farms, as well as the skills of our talented and knowledgeable butchery team who are able to advise customers on how best to cook our products when they get home,” she said.

“Our team works incredibly hard to create a beautiful counter every day and offer outstanding service too.”

She added: “We have had wonderful feedback from customers over the last 12 months who have been very grateful for the service we have provided during a very difficult time for everybody.

“We’re grateful to all our customers for their support and it has been fabulous to welcome new customers who have discovered us for the first time.

“We really hope that this connection with local butchery and quality local meat continues long into the future. With National Butcher’s Week coming up, if you’ve not tried our award-winning meat yet, there is no better time!”

The UK’s butchers will be celebrated during National Butcher’s Week (March 8-14).