DORSET Cereals has been presented with the Supreme Champion Award at one of the country's food competitions, Ideas to Dine For! 2008.

The company's muesli recipe, Fruit, Nuts & Seeds wowed the judges and was crowned the overall winner at the show at an awards ceremony hosted by TV chef Silvena Rowe.

Hundreds of entries were received for the 12 categories in the competition, which recognises products for taste and innovation.

Dorset Cereals director Patrick Horton said: "This is such a great achievement for Dorset Cereals and we are absolutely thrilled to have been presented with the Supreme Champion Award."

Dorset Cereals competed against some of the UK's best speciality food producers in the final including Godminster Vintage, The Fresh Pasta Company and the Really Garlicky Co.

Judges included expert food writers, chefs and buyers from award-winning restaurants, magazines and businesses.