Morrisons has been named British Turkey Retailer of the Year at an awards ceremony hosted by the British Turkey Federation.

The supermarket was ­applauded for its wide range of products and cuts, as well as its commitment to supporting British turkey.

In a good night for Morrisons, its luxury turkey crown with pork, sage and onion stuffing also won best Christmas ­convenience product and its hot and spicy turkey ­kebabs scooped the best barbecue product award.

Kelly's KellyBronze turkey was named best traditional Christmas bird, Bernard Matthews' Southern Fried Golden Drummers collected the best meal solution prize and Lincs Turkeys claimed best catering product.

Other winners included Asda, Cranberry Foods, Snowbird Foods and Turkey Talk, with Jenkinsons of Warrington named butcher of the year.