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Fentimans savours taste of success with award
The Journal
|December 06, 2025
SOFT drinks maker Fentiman’s has scooped a top award, decided by MPs.
The Northumberland-based maker of botanically-brewed drinks was crowned the North East’s Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year in the Food and Drink Federation's inaugural MP’s Choice Awards.
‘The £35m turnover firm is in the constituency of Hexham MP Joe Morris who nominated it for the award that recognises outstanding small and medium-sized food and drink manufacturers that demonstrate excellence in innovation, sustainability, workforce development, wellbeing, and community engagement.
Mr Morris said: “I’m proud to see Fentimans recognised as regional winner in the Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year Awards.
“Their dedication to quality, sustainability and community impact makes them a true asset to our local economy.
This story is from the December 06, 2025 edition of The Journal.
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