Suffolk’s Finest Food and Drink Producers Shine in the Spotlight
Suffolk is renowned for its exceptional food and drink, with numerous products gaining recognition across the UK and beyond. According to a recent report by Great British Life, a publication known for highlighting the best of British lifestyle and culture, 30 top-quality producers in Suffolk have been singled out for their outstanding contributions to the region’s culinary scene.
The article, which showcases the rich diversity of Suffolk’s food and drink industry, features a wide range of producers, from artisanal bakeries and breweries to specialist coffee roasters and vineyards. Great British Life highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and promoting the region’s unique produce.
One of the producers featured is Adnams Brewery in Southwold, which has been brewing beer for over 150 years. As Great British Life notes, "Dedicated Adnams shops stock the full range, with the beers on taps at many local pubs." Popular choices include Ghost Ship Pale Ale, Southwold Bitter, and Wild Wave Cider.
Another producer mentioned is Alder Tree Ice Cream in Creeting St Mary, which was launched in 1989 and has since become a multi-award-winning brand. Great British Life reports that the company uses local fruit and British cream and sugar to make its 12 different flavours, which are now available in Cook stores nationally.
The article also shines the spotlight on Aspall Cyder and Vinegar near Debenham, which has been producing traditional cyders for nearly 300 years. According to Great British Life, the company’s cyder vinegars have received numerous accolades, including two stars in the Great Taste Awards 2024 for its Raw Apple Cyder Vinegar with Honey.
Other notable producers featured in the article include B Chocolates in Woodbridge, which makes caramels and filled chocolates using raw honey sourced from local beekeepers; Butterworth & Son in Bury St Edmunds, a specialist coffee roaster and supplier of fine teas; and Choose Spice in Ipswich, which produces hand-crafted South East Asian-style curry pastes.
The article also highlights Emmett’s Suffolk Ham in Peasenhall, which has been producing artisan ham and bacon since 1820; Fen Farm Dairy in Bungay, which makes a range of cheeses, including the award-winning Baron Bigod; and Fishers Gin in Aldeburgh, which distils its gin using a unique blend of coastal botanicals.
In addition, Great British Life features Grandpa’s Cakes in Glemsford, which produces classic fruit cakes and other baked goods; Greene King in Bury St Edmunds, a historic brewery that has been producing ales for over 200 years; and Hawkswood Vineyard in Thurston, which has won numerous awards for its wines.
The article also mentions Heart of Suffolk Distillery in Bacton, which produces a range of gins; Hillfarm Oils and Honey in Heveningham, which makes premium rapeseed oil and honey; and Hodmedod’s in Brampton, which supplies British pulses, grains, and seeds.
Further producers featured in the article include James White in Ashbocking, which makes a range of juices; Marimba World Chocolate in Bury St Edmunds, which produces high-quality chocolate; and Mauldons Brewery in Sudbury, which has been brewing beer for over 200 years.
The article also highlights Munchy Seeds in Leiston, which produces a range of flavoured seeds; Paddy & Scott’s Coffee in Ipswich, which roasts and sells high-quality coffee; and Pinney’s of Orford, which has been producing smoked fish and other delicacies for over 60 years.
Other notable producers mentioned include Powters Sausages in Newmarket, which makes traditional sausages; Pump Street Chocolate in Orford, which produces craft chocolate; and Purely Pesto in Leiston, which makes a range of pesto and other dips.
The article also features Stokes Sauces in Rendlesham, which produces a range of sauces and condiments; Suffolk Distillery in Stoke by Nayland, which makes a range of gins; and Suffolk Meadow Ice Cream in Walpole, which produces high-quality ice cream using local ingredients.
Finally, the article highlights Suffolk Salami Co in Brundish, which produces British charcuterie; Wild Meat Company in Woodbridge, which supplies wild meat and game; and Wyken Vineyards in Stanton, which produces a range of wines.
Source: Great British Life – https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/suffolk/25100850.30-top-quality-food-drink-producers-based-suffolk/
