The North West Family Business Awards 2024 named Lovingly Artisan Bakery as the Food & Drink Producer category winner.

The bakery, based in Altrincham and Kendal, celebrated the win at the packed ceremony at Bolton Football Stadium.

Over 430 guests, including distinguished names from the business world, graced the event.

Organised by The Family Business Community, the awards celebrated successes of regional family-owned businesses.

The much-anticipated event did not disappoint, bringing together regional champions, entrepreneurs and industry experts for memorable moments.

For the second time, food writer, broadcaster, and proud Northerner Nigel Barden presented the awards.

The celebration truly highlighted the achievements of the North West's most innovative and successful family businesses.

Catherine Connor, co-owner of Lovingly Artisan Bakery, said: "What an incredible year we’re having. We’ve been fortunate to win several high-profile awards so far this year, including Food & Drink Producer of the Year at the Northwest Family Business Awards, Retailer of the Year, Baker of the Year and Northwest Regional Champion all in the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024, as well as collecting the award for Britain’s Best Artisan Bakery in the Baker’s Dozen Awards for the second consecutive year.

"We can’t get over it, all of these are a massive pat on the back for the bakery teams at Altrincham and Kendal, and demonstrate that we’re ensuring that we deliver the best possible products to our customers across the Northwest."