A SMALL Cumbrian business with a big appetite for success has struck gold in recent industry awards. 

Hawkshead Relish is celebrating the success of three of its products in the Great Taste Awards. 

The awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food celebrates the very best creations in the food and drink industry and is recognised as a benchmark of culinary excellence.

Hawkshead Relish won acclaim with three tantalising products, two of which were only launched last month. 

New products Ripping Raspberry Curd and Hot Onion and Red Pepper Relish took a two star gold and one star respectively, while old favourite Westmorland Chutney was awarded a one star gold.

Maria Whitehead, director of Hawkshead Relish, said: "Every year we eagerly await the announcement of the Great Taste awards and this year we are thrilled that we have been accredited with three, amazingly two for our newly launched products. 

"I am especially delighted that our Westmorland Chutney has been recognised as this really is a favourite here as well as having heritage in the area."