Congratulations to all the North Wales winners at this years Wales Food & Drink Awards. The award ceremony took place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno recently.

  • Apprentice of the Year – Nicola Culkin, Coleg Cambria – Knolton Farmhouse Cheese
  • Drinks Producer of the Year (Over 5 employees) – Penderyn
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – Lord Robert Newborough – Rhug Estates
  • Exporter of the year – South Caernarfon Creameries
  • Local Community Award – The Wrexham Lager Beer Co
  • Small Drinks Producer of the year (less than 5 employees) – Llanfairpwll Distillery Ltd
  • Sustainable Values Award – Rhug Estates
  • Wales Food and Drink Champion – Blas ar Fwyd
  • Outstanding Contribution Award – Robin Jones, Village Bakery

Highly commended

  • Rising Star – Naomi Spaven, Iâl Bakery (Coleg Cambria)
  • F&D Champion – Plas Dinas Country House
  • Business Resilience Award – Fresh and Tasty Microgreens

About Eirlys Jones

Eirlys is the Commercial Director at North Wales Tourism and can be contacted at eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk or connect with her on LinkedIn you can also follow her on Twitter @EirlysJones5