From 900 entries judged on taste, smell, texture and appearance, the winners of the 20th Soil Association Organic Food Awards 2008 are...

Baby, infant and children's food - HiPP Organic, Apple and Raspberry Smoothie

“A perfect drink. It is a beautiful pink colour and the flavours are a perfect mix of fruits.”

HiPP have been making organic baby foods for more than 50 years and the range has been available in the UK since 1995. Their products offer the reassurance of baby food that is "pure and uncontaminated".

HiPP is the largest processor of organic raw materials worldwide. They currently recycle 97 per cent of waste and strive towards using only renewable sources of energy in their production methods.

www.hipp.co.uk

Baked goods - Hobbs House Bakery, Wild White bread

“Chewy delicious loaf with fresh taste of wheat and a fabulous boxy red crust.”

Hobbs House is a family business, with members of three generations currently working alongside their enthusiastic team of about 120 employees. They have worked together since 1986 to produce an astonishing range of breads and confectionery to the very highest standards. The prize-winning bread takes 72 hours to produce using a sourdough starter that came from a German baker about 15 years ago.

www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk

Beer and cider – Black Isle Brewery, Yellowhammer IPA

“Admirable and unusual level of complexity, lots of well balanced different notes.”

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