A NORTH Berwick coffee guru has been unveiled as Scotland’s first sustainable food hero.

Catherine Franks (pictured) – who launched Steampunk Coffee Roasters & Café, now based on Kirk Ports, in 2012 – has seen her business win the inaugural food hero award.

Her commitment to positive change and sharing her vision of a more sustainable business model saw her win the award from the ‘#FoodHeroScot’ campaign.

She receives a support package, including marketing and PR, worth more than £25,000.

Launched in June by media agency Medialiciously and its partners, #FoodHeroScot’s mission is to put sustainability at the heart of Scotland’s recovering food and drink industry post-pandemic.

The non-profit campaign is supported by STV’s £1million Green Fund, which champions the efforts of sustainable Scottish small and medium businesses.

Catherine said: “It’s such a fantastic campaign and to get this recognition is hugely appreciated. It just shows everyone can make a difference. Our ethos underpins everything we do – it’s never an add-on.”

Steampunk never serves bottled water and promotes reusable cups. Deliveries come in compostable or recyclable packaging, with all food waste and disposables collected for composting.

Catherine added: “During the last year, many people had more time to think about the world we live in and how we want to change it as we come out of lockdown. I think that crystallised priorities for a lot of people.”