A Lincolnshire-based company which is one of the UK’s largest egg producers has been named Rural Business of the Year at the annual Amazon Growing Business Awards.
LJ Fairburn & Son was crowned the winner of its category at a ceremony in London after competing against companies from across the UK for the top prize.
Fairburn's started farming in Alford in 1951 with just 150 chickens which Leslie James Fairburn bought for £150.
It is now one of the largest independent egg producers and packers in the UK, supplying 17 million eggs each week to seven retailers.
Sixteen other businesses from across the country were recognised for their successes in a range of different categories.
The Amazon Growing Business Awards celebrates UK SME businesses.
Sarah Fairburn, from LJ Fairburn & Son, said: “Being rural-based is not only crucial to our business, but part of our family heritage, and with the development of technology we are now connected to businesses and customers all over the country.”
Doug Gurr, UK Country Manager at Amazon added: “Businesses like LJ Fairburn & Son are the lifeblood of the UK economy and a true inspiration to others, so it’s great to see them recognised for their incredible entrepreneurship, creativity and innovative spirit at the awards.”
This year’s winning businesses come from a range of industries including design, manufacturing, travel, healthcare and retail.
They join a list of businesses who have gone on to further successes after competing in the Amazon Growing Business Awards. Companies like Revolut, Go Ape, Innocent Drinks, Betfair and Fever-Tree have become household names.
