A LEADING supplier of meat to the country’s supermarkets has won a top award.

Karro Food Group, which owns Malton Bacon Factory, was named named the Top Regional Growth Business during the National Food Industry awards for its work to boost business.

Karro is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pork products and employs more than 3,000 people.

Ian Wright, director general of the award’s organisers, the Food and Drink Federation said: “The company’s performance over recent years and its turnaround is a remarkable success story and one that is an example to businesses across the food and drink sector.”