"Great Taste is all about celebrating craftmanship and dedication to well-sourced local ingredients and traditional, often simple production methods which is more important now than ever.” "To receive recognition from Great Taste is a tremendous honour and a real endorsement of the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into every stage of production. The event will also reveal the 2026 Great Taste Supreme Champion. Of the 2026 Great Taste winners from Essex, a further 13 products earned two stars—meaning they were judged as “outstanding.” Great Taste judging takes place over 105 days in locations across the UK and Europe, with more than 800 experts—including chefs, critics, retailers, and writers—assessing each product.