Sheffield grocer's star prize entry bears fruit
Barra Organics, on Sharrow Vale Road, is one of three businesses shortlisted for the Soil Association’s Rising Star award.
Moya Sketchley, who runs the shop with partner Mark Mercer, said she thought the association had been swayed by Barra Organics’ activities outside the shop, such as workshops and courses.
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The other two finalists in the same category are Planet Organic - a chain of shops in London - and the Devon-based Well Hung Meat Company.
The Soil Association’s BOOM – Best of Organic Marketing – Awards are now in their 30th year. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London’s Borough Market Hall on May 11.