The shortlist for the 2nd Wales Meals and Drink Awards has been introduced right now. Greater than 300 entries have been acquired from companies primarily based all throughout Wales, representing each kind of Meals and Drink manufacturing conceivable. Entries mirror the various and thrilling nature of the sector and ranged from nationwide producer to risings stars.
88 finalists have been shortlisted over 16 classes. Supported by Castell Howell these nationwide awards present a platform for Welsh producers and suppliers to be celebrated. They spotlight each the variety of the sector, and shine a light-weight on the success tales which are scaling up, creating employment and who’re an inspiration to others.
Commenting on this yr’s finalists, Bob Clark, chair of the judging panel for the Wales Meals and Drink Awards, mentioned:
“It has been incredible to learn in regards to the wonderful Foods and drinks that we’ve in Wales and with over 300 hundred entries, the competitors has been fierce and gave the judges an actual problem to whittle them down. We need to thank everybody who has entered this yr’s awards and congratulate those that have made it by means of to the quick lists.”
Liz Brookes of Grapevine Occasion Administration, co-founder of Wales Meals and Drink Awards, added:
“The Wales Meals and Drink Awards are the right event the place the achievements of the of the Meals and Drink producers in Wales might be celebrated. We’re so happy to have acquired so many wonderful entries from throughout Wales, all of those that entered ought to be immensely happy with their success in such robust enterprise circumstances over the past twelve months and congratulations to the finalists.”
They are going to now be invited to a panel interview chaired by Bob Clark, Begin-up investor within the Wales Meals & Drink Sector. The panel is made up of sponsors and a collection of specialists within the sector; Maggie Ogunbanwo – creator of Maggies, An African Twist to Your On a regular basis Dish, Robin Williams, Founding father of Brighter Meals, Sarah Lewis, Deputy Director of Lantra Wales, Nerys Howell, Howell Meals Consultancy, Rhys Iley, founding father of Cribyn Espresso Firm, Katharine Shipley, founding father of Meals Curious Meals.
The winners shall be introduced on the Black-tie ceremony to be held on the 18th Could at Venue Cymru, Llandudno and the awards shall be hosted by co-founder and journalist and broadcaster Sian Lloyd.
The finalists for 2023 Wales Meals and Drink Awards are:
Wales Meals & Drink Apprentice of the Yr
- Barratt’s Advantageous Meats – Antony Ockwell
- J O Griffiths Butchers & Sons- Sol Doble
- L J Bailey & Sons Butchers – Nathan Davies
- Puffin Produce – Samuel Davies
- Tinworks Brewing Firm – Cameron Roberts
Wales Meals & Drink Artisan Enterprise of the Yr
- Black Mountain Honey
- Black Mountains Smokery
- Conwy Kombucha
- Goch & Co.
- The Gower Gin Firm
- Radnor Preserves
Enterprise Resilience Award
- Barratt’s Advantageous Meats
- Bragdy Twt Lol – The Trefforest Brewery
- Dylan’s Restaurant
- Jones o Gymru
- Pure Wholefoods
- MamGu Welshcakes
Wales Drinks Producer of the Yr
- Brecon Carreg
- Hensol Fortress Distillery
- Penderyn Distillery
- Radnor Hills
- Tiny Insurgent Brewery
- Wrexham Lager Beer Firm
Wales Meals & Drink Entrepreneur of the Yr
- Bettina Skovbro – Brød – The Danish Bakery
- Danny Curtis – Lobster and Môr
- Richard Abbey – Do Goodly Meals
- Steve West – The Pudding Compartment
Wales Meals & Drink Exporter of the Yr
- Au Vodka
- Cradocs
- Penderyn Distillery
- The Lobster Pot
- Welsh Woman Preserves
Wales Meals & Drink Champion
- The Blaenafon Cheddar Firm
- Dylan’s Restaurant
- South Caernarfon Creameries
- Thomas By Tom Simmons
- Completely Welsh
- Wynnstay Lodge
Wales Farm to Fork Producer of the Yr
- Brookes Wye Valley Dairy Co.
- Cwmfarm Charcuterie Merchandise
- Dolwen Welsh Lamb and Beef
- Forage Farm Store & Kitchen
- Pembrokeshire Chilli Farm
- Swans Farm store
Wales Meals Producer of the Yr
- Fortress Dairies
- Edwards – The Welsh Butcher
- Llaeth y Llan
- Popty Bakery
- South Caernarfon Creameries
- Completely Welsh
Wales Meals & Drink Innovation Award
- Cwmfarm Charcuterie Merchandise
- Simply Love Meals Firm
- Micro Acres Wales
- Mountain Produce
- Printed Sweets
Wales Meals & Drink Native Group Award
- Barry Sidings Café
- Fortress Dairies
- Clwydian Vary Distillery- Cariad Gin
- Cuffed-in Espresso
- Ma Baker
Wales Meals & Drink Rising Star of the Yr
- Cegin Caribi – Geoffrey Miller
- Kepak – Jan Saliba
- LEAN Kitchen – Ioan Dillon
- Llaeth y Llan – Sean Brown
- Maasi’s Cardiff – Alexandra Ratchford
- Tiny Insurgent Brewery– Zilia Pritchard
- Vale Winery – Gwinllan y Dyffryn – Gwen Davies
Wales Meals & Drink Scale up Firm of the Yr
- Do Goodly Meals
- Edwards – The Welsh Butcher
- Hilltop Ltd
- Mallows Bottling
- Tregroes Waffles
Wales Meals & Drink Begin-Up of the Yr
- Floor Bakery
- Havabier
- Pâtisserie Verte
- The Scoop Ice Cream Firm
- Swig Smoothies
- SXC Gin
Wales Meals & Drink Sustainable Values Award
- Bay Espresso Roasters
- Bluestone Brewery Firm
- Dà Mhìle Distillery
- Dolwen Welsh Lamb & Beef
- Hilltop Ltd
- Nantclyd farm
Wales Small Drinks Producer
- Coffi Dre
- Magic Dragon Brewery
- Tudor Brewery
- Velfrey Winery
The awards are supported and sponsored by: Castell Howell, headline sponsors, Ambition North Wales, BC Funding, BIC innovation, Enterprise Information Wales, Cambrian Coaching, Cywain, Meals Innovation Wales, Meals and Drink Wales Business Board, Hugh James, Business Wales, Jones -Village Bakery, Kilsby Williams, Levercliff, Menter Môn, Stills & Conwy Council.
Tickets are actually on sale for the Wales Meals and Drink Awards at www.foodanddrinkawards.wales
