Falmouth Food Coop are up for a prestigious award, being nominated in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.

After being selected in the Best Shop/Market category the group said it was "hugely exciting".

The awards was set up to honour those who have done the most to promote the cause of good food.

Falmouth Food Co-op started as a food hub selling groceries with the aim of making good food available to all and supporting local non-industrial farmers.

This developed into a kitchen to celebrate their community and feed those who need help.

They have recently started a new project – Love Land, a community field where they aiming to grow their own food sustainably and get local people to get more involved in the growing of their food.

A spokesperson for Falmouth Food Coop told Nub News:

"It is hugely exciting to be nominated for Best Shop or Market in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.

"This is a moment that acknowledges the network of growers, producers, volunteers, customers, organisers, and supporters that have come together to create Falmouth Food Co-op so far.

"It is wonderful to take this opportunity to celebrate the positive effects of everyone's passion and hard work."

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