FOOD and drink companies across Lancashire are being encouraged to enter this year’s Fine Food Awards.

Organised by Food NW, the awards recognise the region’s best produce from chutneys and cakes, to sausages, seafood, sauces and sorbet.

Last year’s awards saw more than 120 companies from across Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside take part.

The format of this year’s awards has been changed to allow a wider range of products to be entered.

Those classed exceptional by judges will secure a Food NW Gold Heart Award. Visit www.finefoodawards.co.uk