JKS shoppers have been kept busy visiting a wonderful selection of retailers, producers, wholesalers, pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, and accommodation throughout Lincolnshire. 

Mary Powell, from the Tastes of Lincolnshire and Select Lincolnshire project, said:

"We are delighted with the awards. This was the first year that the annual Tastes of Lincolnshire Awards have been presented with the brand new Select Lincolnshire categories. The two brands are working in partnership to give Lincolnshire's award winning producers and eating establishments a collective stronger voice.

The quality of entries throughout the awards was outstanding. An expert panel of judges, including industry experts and mystery shoppers, had the difficult job of selecting the winners.

The awards are so important. Not only strengthening the county's reputation as the 'top food spot' in the UK - but also for bringing everyone together to celebrate our amazing food and to recognise the outstanding work of the Lincolnshire Food industry as a whole."

The Mr George Award :  Saints and Sinners (jams and preserves), Spalding

The Select Lincolnshire Producer of the Year: Redhill Farm Free Range Pork, Gainsborough.

The Select Lincolnshire Grower of the Year: Lincolnshire Herbs, Bourne.

Lincolnshire Co-operative People's Choice Award: Pipers Crisps, Elsham.

Evidence gathered was submitted to the judges of the FARMA 2012 UK Local Food Awards.  FARMA is The National Farmers' Retail and Markets' Association.

The Award, known collectively as the FARMA's' recognise those that who are leading the way in 2012.  They exemplify a passion fo local food, a commitment to the farming and the environment a talent for retail and the fruits of a lot of hard work.

Joanna Swatland JKS Director commented "JKS Shoppers are very proud to work along side FARMA and to be able to contribute towards the judging process.  These awards recognise that there are fantastic places to shop within our local community and that local food is something to be proud of"

Why not visit some of the fantastic winners:

Winners:

Cowdray Farm Shop: Fiona Hamilton-Fox 01730 812799  www.cowdrayfarmshop.co.uk
Cwmcerrig Farm Shop & Grill: Roland Watkins 01269 844 405 www.cwmcerrigfarmshop.co.uk
Essington Fruit Farm: Richard and Mary Simkin: 01902 735724 www.essingtonfarm.co.uk
Farrington’s Farm Shop: Andy and Tish Jeffery: 01761 452266 www.farringtons.co.uk
Fodder: Heather Parry: 01423 546 111 www.fodderweb.co.uk
Hopetoun Farm Shop: Mike Eagers: 01506 830 716 www.hopetoun.co.uk
Kilnford Barns: Jock Rome : 01387 253087 www.kilnford.co.uk
Moseley Farmers’ Market: David Isgrove: www.moseleyfarmersmarket.org.uk
Newlyn’s Farm Shop: Emma Higgens: 01256 704128    www.newlyns-farmshop.co.uk
Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market: London Farmers’ Markets: Cheryl Cohen or Mark Handley Tel: 020 7833 0338      www.lfm.org.uk/markets/queens-park
Rectory Farm: Richard Stanley: 01865 358298
Rob Royd Farm Shop: Robert White: 01226 248 662   www.robroydfarmshop.co.uk
The Organic Farm Shop: Hilary Chester-Master: 01285 640441      www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk
Tulleys Farm: Stuart Beare: 01342 718472 www.tulleysfarm.com

Mystery Shoppers will be required to carry out detailed assessments of the services provided by Bracknell Forest Council.

This will be through a number of methods: Including visiting their offices, making telephone calls, writing letters and emailing.

 If you are a customer of Bracknell Forest Council and would like to be involved in this project. 

You need to register as a JKS Mystery Shopper by going to http://www.jksmysteryshopping.co.uk/current-vacancies_c128.asp

JKS one of the leading mystery shopping companies in the UK are recruiting more seaside shoppers!

Carol Bennett, has joined us as a scheduler and project manager, and is overseeing some prestigious accounts.

She is looking forward to building lasting relationships with our dedicated  mystery shoppers and helping to develop their careers.

Carol says she finds the mystery shopping and research business fascinating, with no two days being the same. With such a wealth of mystery shopping services on offer you gain immense satisfaction from helping organisations develop their staff and improve their customer satisfaction.

JKS clients are across all market sectors and include many prestigious clients such as Canary Wharf PLC, Gentings Casinos, 02 Acadamies and many more.
 

JKS is a leading mystery shopping companies based in the UK offering mystery shopping, training and customer satisfaction research.

This latest news post from JKS Mystery Shopping, highlights the fabulous small shops on Britain’s high streets.

JKS tell you what to look for when choosing a Mystery Shopping Company.

JKS are a leading UK based mystery shopping and training company.   They have been providing high quality, mystery shopping and customer satisfaction research services for over 10 years.

There are many mystery shopping companies based in the UK, and it is often difficult to decide who to work with.
At JKS we feel that the following are all essential things to ask when researching mystery shopping companies.

1.  How long has your mystery shopping company been trading for?

Here at JKS we have been trading for over 10 years and have therefore a wealth of experience in this field. 

2.  Which market sectors does your mystery shopping company work in?

Ideally you should be choosing a mystery shopping company that has some experience of the sector you are operating in.  JKS has experience across public, private and voluntary sectors, including, retail, leisure and tourism, housing, local authorities, finance, automotive, health service and charitable.

3. Is your mystery shopping company able to provide testimonials and case studies of the work you have conducted?

JKS are able to provide testimonials from a variety of clients across all market sectors, they are always happy to provide references.  You can see some of the testimonials on the home page of this site.

4. How many mystery shoppers do you have and are they trained?

JKS has over 13,000 mystery shoppers from all demographics throughout the UK and Ireland.  JKS are the only UK mystery shopping company to have set up a mystery shopping training school.  We take the issue of using trained and experienced mystery shoppers very seriously.  All of our shoppers have to complete an application which is individually checked to see if they are suitable.  Unlike other mystery shopping companies we do not automatically enter them into a database.  We give our shoppers a score every time they complete an assignment and make sure we give shoppers feedback.   Many mystery shopping companies will give their shoppers a short online test to assess their suitability; JKS go a step further and offer training courses for their shoppers, where they are given the opportunity to develop their  mystery shopping skills and complete a live mystery shop, and gain valuable feedback from industry specialists.

5.  What type of reporting does your mystery shopping company provide?

Many mystery shopping companies claim to offer an online reporting system.  However this is not always the case.  There is a huge difference between those mystery shopping companies who offer you the chance to view the results on line via their website after all the surveys have been completed and those who can give you instant access to the results 24/7. 
JKS offer true live online reporting on systems such as Prophet and Sassie, which are the best in the business.  JKS has a fast, easy to use and flexible mystery shopping reporting system. With a suite of over 20 interactive reports that have been carefully selected to meet the most common client needs.  You can access the individual surveys as they happen, and have email triggers sent to you if a report scores high or low, allowing you to keep your finger on the pulse on your business.

6. Does your mystery shopping company offer expert advice and recommendations based on the mystery shopping results?

JKS work with a range of consultants, and offer you expert advice based on your results.  Unlike some other mystery shopping companies we can give you constructive and meaningful feedback.  Our consultants are currently working in the Housing, Finance, Tourism and Housing Sectors, they have many years of experience and add another dimension to our services that many other mystery shopping companies do not have.

7. Does your mystery shopping company offer staff training?

In addition to our mystery shopping services JKS are an interactive training consultancy specialising in inspirational, creative and innovative training solutions. 
JKS offer a wide range of training opportunities. For housing associations we train staff in how to develop a mystery shopping project, and also train residents in how to be mystery shoppers.  Our automotive consultant can offer training to staff in every aspect of your customer and sales service.  JKS are the only mystery shopping company to use innovative training techniques using actors.  Based on the evidence from your surveys we deliver role play and forum theatre training which gives a high impact edge to your training sessions. 

Mystery Shopping should always be used as a training and development tool and used to inspire and develop staff in a positive way. 

A well run mystery shopping campaign will have buy-in from the staff involved. This is achieved by making sure they are aware that mystery shopping is due to take place.  They need to know it is happening, but you don't need to tell them exactly when and where.  

Many staff will have a preconception that mystery shopping is in place to pick up only on the negatives, it is important to explain to them at the start how it will benefit them and how it relates to any incentive programmes on offer.  

Incentive programmes can be as simple as offering a 'Mystery Shopping Champion' coffee mug, a well written and sincere thank you email, the reward of a special treat to a restaurant or day out, or even an end of year awards ceremony.

Many projects are bonus related which are paid out to teams, encouraging staff to work in together in delivering service excellence. 

A well run Mystery Shopping project is all about identifying staff training needs and ways in which you can improve the level of service offered to your customers. You should always encourage staff to take an interest in their results and engage them in a positive way.

JKS can help and advise clients on how to best introduce Mystery Shopping to your company.  Contact us now for further information

JKS Mystery Shopping send in their mystery shoppers to help judge the prestigious 'Farm Retailer of the Year Awards 2010' from the National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA)