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I feel the most exciting thing for the last 20 years in British food is been the rate of

changement. Boy don't I love the food culture here it's evolving it's vibrant we have

really really great produce here don't be thinking oh it's just London-centric because it's definitely not.

From selecting and planting the seed or the grain.

These are the people who brew our beer, the best seafood that is harvested out of oceans at night while we are still tucked in bed.

They'll tempt you with generous long-horn beef burgers, delicious raw milk cheeses, locally

brewed ails and beers.

That for me is what all this is about, keeping good jobs and good food and happy communities together.

I hope that local people feel that they can support some of the best producers to join in this year's Food and

Farming Awards.

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