TRUE TASTE OF WALES LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCTS

April 16th, 2009

This spring a selection of artisan food and drink producers – all Wales the True Taste Award winners – will be launching new treats to feast upon. From gourmet meat pies to an exciting new chocolate recipe based on the traditional Welsh Bara Brith cake, all products are made from the best quality ingredients and whether you’re looking for sweet or savoury, there’s something here to suit everyone’s tastes.

NEW Happy Daze, lower alcohol cider from Gwynt Y Ddraig

Happy Daze is the new lower alcohol draught cider from Gwynt Y Ddraig. Produced from freshly picked and pressed apples, it is blended into a light medium tasting cider.

In the autumn of 2001 Gwynt Y Ddraig made its first few hundred gallons of cider on the home farm in Llantwit Fardre. Since then it has increased production every year and broadened its selection of draught and bottled ciders. Most of its cider apples are sourced from Welsh orchards and the extra fruit comes from Somerset and Hereford.

Stockists: Online at www.gwyntcider.com and telephone order on 01443 209 852
RRP: Prices vary

NEW Organic Gourmet Pie Range from Rhug Estate

Rhug Estate is launching the following four new flavours of the Organic Farm Fresh range of pies: Aberdeen Angus Steak; Chicken and Mushroom; Vegetarian; Goats Cheese and Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, all of which are made with a delicious buttery shortcrust pastry. The Rhug Estate is one of the largest organic farms in Wales, covering 1,050 hectares (approx. 2,500 acres) including 90 hectares of broadleaved woodland plus 551 hectares of mountain land. The farm started its organic conversion in 1998 and is now fully certified by the Soil Association.

Stockists: Online at www.rhug.co.uk and from a range of retails outlets nationwide
RRP: Prices start at £2.40 per pie in boxes of 12

NEW Bara Brith Chocolates from Pemberton’s Victorian Chocolates

Pemberton’s Victorian Chocolates based at Llanboidy, Carmarthenshire has taken the famous traditional recipe for Bara Brith as inspiration for a new chocolate being added to its collection. The chocolate incorporates tea-infused cream as a base for the ganache centre which is complemented by gentle spices and fruit pieces. According to manager Emily Jones, “this innovative way of using a Welsh influence has proved very successful during tasting sessions.” If you fancy trying the new chocolate, it is available online or at the farm from 30th March onwards, where visitors can also join a factory tour to see how these chocolates are made and even participate in the chocolate-making process.

Stockists: Online at www.welshchocolatefarm.com and from the Welsh Chocolate farm shop
RRP: £3.50 per 100g

NEW Dairy Free Brownies from Gower Cottage Brownies

Kate Jenkins’s luscious brownies are now available dairy free, made with a soya-based spread and milk-free chocolate; a delicious alternative for people with special dietary requirements. The True Taste Award-winning chocolate and walnut brownies are available to purchase online with next day delivery and come beautifully gift-wrapped with a personalised message, making them the ideal gift for a birthday or special occasion.

Stockists: Online at www.gowercottagebrownies.co.uk and selected independent retail outlets across England and Wales
RRP: £14.99 for boxed dozen including UK postage

Loseley Dairy Ice Cream

This spring, Loseley will be reintroducing its range of creamy premium ice creams including flavours such as Strawberries and Cream, Madagascan Vanilla, Lemon Lush, English Toffee and Double Chocolate.

Also available in the Loseley range are thirst quenching sugar-free Fruity Cools, Maximums (milk and white chocolate handheld stick ice creams) as well as choc ices and milk lollies. All products contain no artificial flavours or colourings and are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians.

Stockists: Loseley Ice Cream is available at fine food shops, farm shops, garden centres and delicatessens nationwide in the 500ml pot and theatres/leisure sites in 125ml tubs and a scooping range. More information online at www.loseleyicecream.com
RRP: £2.49 per 500ml tub and 75p per 125ml tub with spoon in lid

All the above Welsh producers have won accolades at the Wales The True Taste Food & Drink Awards, which were launched in 2002 as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to developing the food and drink sector and to building awareness of the Welsh food brand ‘Wales the True Taste’. Year-on-year the True Taste Awards grow in strength and popularity and are regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the Welsh food industry.

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