Celebrating Welsh food and drink

specialityfoodmagazine.com 47 TŷNant RAJ KRISHAN In the small hamlet of Bethania, West Wales on the edge of the CambrianMountains lies the celebrated spring of Tŷ Nant natural mineral water. Amongst themysteries of human powers is the art of water divination. Drawn froman unseen force, the water diviner can locate exactly the source of vast amounts of underground water. In this way the powerful Tŷ Nant water source was discovered in 1976 by an eminent water diviner, TomAstley, who was invited to locate water for domestic use on farmland in Bethania. Acting on the diviners’ instruction, a borehole was sunk through one hundred feet of rock and clay to the underground aquifer and on first tasteMr Ashley declared it to be the purest water he had ever tasted. Subsequent stringent analysis confirmed the water’s naturally pure, well balanced composition, ideal for drinking. Today, the brand is recognisable across the world, from renowned establishments to television and film. tynant.com Trederwen Springs JANE PRESTON Founded in 2008 following the discovery of a natural spring at neighbouring Trederwen Hall, Trederwen Springs are located in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, a charming rural village at the foothills of the Cain Valley, inMid-Wales. They are experts in the art of creating flavoured water that delivers customer delight and have earned their place on the shelves of prominent UK retailers – a testament to their commitment to quality. Trederwen Springs’ state-of-the-art facility boasts an impressive annual production capacity of 80million litres, and their recycled PET bottles are both created and filled on-site, minimising their environmental impact. At the heart of Trederwen Springs’ offerings lies Trederwen Springs essence, a quintessential flavoured water available in multiple retail formats. Froma single 500ml bottle to the convenience of a 500ml ‘4-pack’ and the larger 2-litre SKU, the diverse range caters to various preferences. Collaboration is a key part of the business’s philosophy, and their white-label options offer the perfect canvas for both independent ventures and larger retailers to create a bespoke solution that meets their needs. trederwensprings.co.uk