Much-loved Greater Manchester farm shop loved by Coronation Street stars amongst big winners at top awards - full list

A much-loved farm shop in Greater Manchester has had one of its homemade products named as the recipient of a Great Taste award.

The Albion Farm Shop, in Delph, Oldham, has been praised for its ‘amazing fresh, locally produced’ food by a host of Coronation Street favourites including Daniel Brocklebank and Peter Ash.

The Saddleworth cafe and shop, which sells a range of locally-sourced and homemade products including pies, cheese, pates, quiches, and meats, has now also been hailed for one of its pasties.

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Its Roast Chicken, Ham, and Creamy Leek Pasty has been given a Great Taste 2-star award - a highly-recognised seal of approval indicating it is 'above and beyond delicious'.

Nearly 3,500 companies from 115 countries around the world entered the Great Taste awards this year - offering a total of 13,672 products for review, including 8,008 products from 2,528 companies in the UK.

Across Greater Manchester, 42 awards, including 28 1-star, 11 2-stars and 3 3-stars, have been amongst the winners announced today (July 30). They include a range of gins, chocolates, breads, coffees, spreads, jams, and seasonings.

Stockport’s Benona Chocolates, was one of the big winners, with its Raspberry chocolate receiving a 3-star award. The Bramhall-based business's Banoffee flavoured chocolate won a 2-star award, whilst its Amaretto Cherry and Hazelnut Praline chocolates won 1-star awards.

The luxury chocolatier, set up by husband and wife duo Ben and Fiona, sells its products online as well as at stockists including Cheshire Smokehouse in Wilmslow, Dutsons Delicatessen in Marple and Blue Door Flowers in Heaton Moor.

Other 3-star recipients include