Awards

A Few Things We’re Chuffed About…

​While we’ve grown a fair bit in recent years, we’ve stayed true to our roots — and we’re incredibly proud of the recognition we’ve picked up along the way:

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2025

Countryside Alliance Awards – South West Champion
We were thrilled just to make the South West finals of the prestigious #RuralOscars, but even more delighted to be crowned Best Food and Drink Retailer in the South West! We now head to the national finals in June 2025 — fingers crossed!

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2024

The Times – Top 35 Farm Shops in Britain
Although not a formal award, we were over the moon to be featured by The Times in October 2024 as one of the top 35 farm shops in the UK. A huge honour!

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2021

Farm Diversification Award (Presented by King Charles)
A year later than planned due to COVID, this one means the world to us. Our family (The Dustows of Lostwithiel) were recognised for evolving our ‘potato honesty box’ into a fully-fledged, locally sourced farm shop during the pandemic.

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Farm Retail Association – Rising Star Finalist
Recognised as a promising newcomer in the world of farm shops; what a way to start!

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Farm Shop & Deli Awards – South West Finalist
Another proud moment as we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with some amazing regional producers.

 

​Down on the Farm… More to Celebrate!

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2021

Cornwall Farm Business Awards – Best Commercial Farmer
Awarded by the Addington Fund, this was a proud moment for our farming side; celebrating sustainable and successful commercial farming right here in Cornwall.

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2019

Farmers Guardian Family Farm of the Year (Sponsored by Morrisons)
A national honour we’ll never forget — recognising the whole family’s efforts and spirit.

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🍸 And a Shout-Out to Our Family …

We can’t take credit, but we’re bursting with pride that Colwith Farm Distillery; based right here on our farm has scooped Best Vodka in the World for four years running!
Their spirit is made from scratch using our potatoes, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for their success.