Celebrating Welsh food and drink

20 @specialityfood CalonWen STUART MCNALLY CalonWen is a co-operative of organic family farms acrossWales, united by a commitment to responsible farming and exceptional organic dairy. From fourWelsh families in 2000 to a growing network of 25 family farms today, CalonWen remains dedicated to producing high-quality organicmilk, cheese and butter that taste great and aremade with integrity. CalonWen’s cows graze on fresh, clover-rich organic pastures, free fromartificial sprays and fertilisers, resulting inmilk that is naturally wholesome and perfect for crafting the business’s award- winning dairy products. They pay their farmers for the quality as well as the quantity of milk they produce, supporting systems that prioritise animal welfare, sustainable practices and a genuine respect for the land. Now celebrating their 25th anniversary, CalonWen has grown into one of Wales’s leading organic dairy brands, supplyingmajor retailers and independents nationwide. Choosing CalonWenmeans choosing organic dairy produced with care, transparency and a deep-rooted commitment to Welsh farming. calonwen-cymru.com GoldenHooves LEONA MACDONALD GoldenHooves is part of First Milk, The Regenerative Co-operative, a British farmer-owned co-op of 700 family farms, 200 of which are inWales. As First Milk ismainly B2B, GoldenHooves was created to share the stories of its brilliant farmers – the true heroes! Each has developed their own ‘regen plan’, proving that farmingwith nature doesn’t just work, it wins. Through 361,000 interventions across their farms, caring for 5,500kmof hedgerows, 360,000+ trees, and ensuring cows graze outdoors, moving around the land to boost soil health, they are building amore secure food future. Their efforts were recognised in 2023with the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, and GoldenHooves is also a B Corp and a Big Food Redesign Challenge winner, demonstrating its commitment to food that helps nature thrive. GoldenHooves’ range includes Vintage Cheddar, Mature Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Double Gloucester, Red Leicester, Salted Butter, and Rosemary &Garlic and Sage &Onion Crackers –withmore exciting products coming in 2026. Made in Pembrokeshire andwith carefully selectedWelsh partners, itsmulti award-winning cheeses and snacks have earned global recognition, celebrating both taste and sustainability. goldenhooves.co.uk CHEESE & DAIRY