A RYEDALE farm shop and cafe has proved it is the ‘best of British’.

Karl and Mandy Avison and their daughter Chloe, from Cedarbarn in Pickering, joined more than 350 business leaders at the Red Ribbon Awards, celebrating the achievements of Britain’s finest family-run businesses.

Cedarbarn was crowned winner of the Yorkshire Bank ‘Best of British’ award. The judges said: “They’re committed to supporting the local community, creating jobs and sourcing local produce in the area from businesses throughout Yorkshire.” Mrs Avison said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have won this award, honoured to have been in the company of some iconic national businesses and so proud of our daughter Chloe, who was also a regional finalist in the ‘One to Watch’ category - particularly as these awards recognise the thing most precious to us: our family, as well as our extended family, the amazing Cedarbarn team.”