UK
USAwards & Accreditations
Walker’s Shortbread has been recognised internationally for excellence in quality, innovation and export performance.
2025
Asia Pacific Travel Retail Awards – Best Airport Retail Initiative (Pop-Ups)
Walker’s Shortbread Festive Pop-Up, Heathrow Terminal 5
Walker’s Shortbread Festive Pop-Up, Heathrow Terminal 5
British Business Awards – International Business of the Year
The Prosper Awards – Outstanding Contribution to the Local Economy
Food & Drink Exporters Association Export Awards
Food Exporter of the Year
Bakery, Confectionery & Snacks Exporter of the Year
Food Exporter of the Year
Bakery, Confectionery & Snacks Exporter of the Year
Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards – Exporter of the Year
2024
The Travel Retail Awards – Best Airport Retail Initiative (Pop-Up)
Walker’s Shortbread Festive Pop-Up, Heathrow Terminal 5
Walker’s Shortbread Festive Pop-Up, Heathrow Terminal 5
Food & Drink Exporters Association Export Awards – Food Exporter of the Year
DFNI Product Awards – Best Marketing Promotion
Edinburgh Airport Vending Machine
Edinburgh Airport Vending Machine
Lunch! Innovation Challenge – Silver Award
All-Butter Giant Fingers
All-Butter Giant Fingers
2020
Bakery Industry Awards – Bakery Exporter of the Year
2018
The Cherries Awards – Exemplary Employer of Choice
2017
Family Business United – Family Business of the Year
University of Stirling – Rural Employer of the Year
University of Stirling – Rural Employer of the Year
Certifications
Walker’s have achieved the following certificates which demonstrate a high level of competence and consistency in each category:
- Certified to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Grade AA+) and Food Safety Certification (FSSC ) 22000.
- Certified to quality standard ISO 9001.
- Certified to health and safety standard ISO 45001.
- A compliant member of SEDEX, (The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) and audited on a regular basis.
- Walker’s shortbread, biscuits and oatcakes are certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union.