Celebrating Welsh food and drink

specialityfoodmagazine.com 3 T he reputation of the Welsh food and drink sector is impressive – and growing at remarkable speed – thanks to the passion of everyone at its heart. From small-scale businesses serving their local communities to the internationally-renowned producers creating iconic GI food and drink, the energy behind the sector is palpable. This is in large part due to the efforts of the Welsh Government, which has been working tirelessly to support food and drink businesses from the ground up and to create frameworks which will benefit people and planet for generations to come. The Speciality Food team is truly inspired by the Welsh food and drink sector, and excited to share its stories within these pages. Meet the producers at the peak of the country’s culinary excellence, discover the work the Welsh Government has been doing to ensure a sustainable future for this pioneering industry, and uncover the data behind its awe-inspiring success. HOLLY SHACKLETON | Editor holly.shackleton@artichokehq.com RelishWelsh excellence CONTENTS 4 WhyWales? 6 Industry Voices 8 The Power of ‘Welshness’ 10 Heritage at its Heart 12 Sustainability in Action 14 A Supportive Ecosystem 16 Export 48 The Future of Welsh Food & Drink 50 TheWelsh Food & Drink Calendar SPECIALITYFOOD From the publishers of From rich natural resources to heritage and traditions, innovation and creativity, the Welsh food and drink industry has it all – and as you will read in the following pages, the Welsh Government has harnessed this power to not only strengthen the sector in its domestic market but showcase Wales as a bastion of excellence around the world. Sustainable, healthy, supportive, celebratory and delicious: Wales is an inspiring blueprint for our shared food and drink future. Specialty Food is proud to present this celebration of Wales’ food and drink in collaboration with the Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales. A TASTE OF WALES: PRODUCER SPOTLIGHTS 20 Cheese & Dairy 24 Ambient 28 Meat, Fish & Seafood 32 Condiments 36 Bakery, Cakes & Biscuits 40 Beer 42 Innovative Drinks 44 Spirits 46 Drinks