Date: 28.07.2026
Ghemu Farm is delighted to announce that its Traditional Quince & Lemon Jam has received a Great Taste 1-star award in the Great Taste Awards 2026, organised by the Guild of Fine Food.
The recognition comes during Ghemu Farm’s first year and marks the first Great Taste award for the young brand.
A family recipe more than 80 years old
Traditional Quince & Lemon Jam is made in West London in small batches using a family recipe more than 80 years old.
The jam takes three days to prepare and is made with quince, sugar and whole lemons. Pieces of quince and lemon remain in the finished preserve, giving it its distinctive texture. This is an intentional part of the traditional recipe.
“This is the preserve with the strongest connection to my family, so receiving a Great Taste star for it means a great deal,” says founder Alexandra Ghemu. “I wanted to keep the character of the original recipe, including the pieces of fruit and lemon, rather than turn it into a completely smooth jam.”
From a family kitchen to Ghemu Farm
Alexandra first learnt to make preserves alongside her grandmother. Recipes, practical skills and an understanding of seasonal ingredients were passed down through the women in her family.
Years later, after studying horticulture in the UK and beginning to grow more of her own produce, Alexandra returned to those early experiences. Ghemu Farm was created to bring together growing, preserving and traditional food preparation.
Traditional Quince & Lemon Jam became one of the first products developed under the Ghemu Farm name.
Looking ahead
The Great Taste award is an important early milestone for Ghemu Farm as the brand begins introducing its preserves to more customers and independent retailers.
Alongside the award-winning quince jam, Ghemu Farm produces Courgette & Lemon Jam, two styles of sauerkraut and occasional limited batches made with seasonal fruit.
Alexandra is also raising young quince trees with the longer-term aim of developing a small orchard and using more home-grown ingredients in future products.
About Ghemu Farm
Ghemu Farm is a West London food brand founded by Alexandra Ghemu and operated by IVA PLANTS LTD. It creates small-batch preserves and naturally fermented foods inspired by family recipes, seasonal produce and traditional methods.
Traditional Quince & Lemon Jam received a Great Taste 1-star award from the Guild of Fine Food in 2026.
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