Food and drink products in Pembrokeshire have once again made their mark in the prestigious Great Taste Awards 2024. This annual event is a highly respected food and drink accreditation scheme that recognizes exceptional products from around the world. The judging process involves a panel of over 500 experts, including retailers, buyers, chefs, and food critics, who rigorously test and evaluate each entry.
This year, a total of 3500 companies entered the awards, submitting a whopping 13,672 products for consideration. Over the course of 92 judging days, each product was meticulously assessed, with feedback provided to the producers on whether they had won an award. While no Pembrokeshire companies were awarded the coveted three stars, a few stood out with two-star ratings for their exceptional products.
According to the Great Taste website, winning a Great Taste award can have a significant impact on small businesses, boosting confidence, commercial success, and brand awareness. The accreditation also helps products stand out on retail shelves and can lead to increased sales and consumer recognition. Additionally, entering the awards provides valuable feedback from industry experts, regardless of whether a product wins an award.
To find all the winners in your area, you can visit the Great Taste website and filter the results to the year 2024, changing the country to the UK. Among the Pembrokeshire winners are some standout products that have been recognized for their exceptional quality and taste.
Some of the two-star winners from Pembrokeshire include The Welsh Saucery’s Brown Sauce, Mabel George’s Clotted Cream Fudge, Carningli Dairy’s Whole Pasteurised cow’s milk, Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd’s Pembrokeshire Lamb Hogget Shoulder, Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co.’s The Hog Father, The Fudge Foundry’s Vegan Sea Salted Caramel Fudge, and Woodsend Christmas Pudding’s Woodsend Christmas Puddings.
The Great Taste Awards use a star rating system to distinguish the quality of products. Three stars are awarded to products deemed „exquisite“ and „extraordinarily tasty,“ with less than two percent of entries receiving this honor each year. Two stars signify products that are „outstanding“ and „above and beyond delicious,“ with around ten percent of entries achieving this rating. Finally, one star is given to products that are „simply delicious“ and deliver fantastic flavor, with approximately 28% of entries receiving this rating annually.
In conclusion, the Great Taste Awards 2024 have once again highlighted the exceptional food and drink products that Pembrokeshire has to offer. These awards not only recognize the hard work and dedication of local producers but also help to promote their products on a national and international scale. Congratulations to all the winners from Pembrokeshire for their well-deserved recognition in this year’s awards.