A LEDBURY food producer is getting a taste for success in her second year in business.

Three Counties Gourmet has been nominated for a Diamond Award by Heart of England Fine Foods.

The firm’s mango, apple and perry chutney, which includes local produce, came top in a blind tasting.

Founder Delia Swift showcased the chutney on the Alan Titchmarsh Show last October and has won numerous awards for her product.

She says the firm is thriving despite the recession and is looking forward to the May finals after a whirlwind two years.

“I can hardly believe it really – it’s lovely to be able to spread some good news among all the gloom and doom,” she said.