A SHERBOURNE St John business has walked away with a prestigious award.

Childs Farm, a baby and child toiletries specialist, has won the IGD Award for Small Business of the Year.

The award ceremony, which celebrates excellence in the food and grocery industry, recognised the company for its growth over the past eight years, including exports to Asia, Africa and Europe.

Childs Farm, which only launched in 2011, is currently the second largest brand in the baby toiletries category, holding a 20 per cent share of the market in the first half of 2018.

Joanna Jensen, founder and chief executive officer of Childs Farm, said: "We are thrilled to have won the IGD award for Small Business. It is testament to our amazing team and the hard work which goes into building a brand which is so loved.

“We are excited, humbled and grateful to have been recognised for such a fantastic award.”