ABOUT 400 people turned up for a feast at a Llangollen food store.
The 'Taste of Wales' festival drew crowds to The Co-op on Regent Street to sample a wide array of Welsh produce at the free, family-friendly event.
The store – which re-launched in May this year after a £500,000 investment – also welcomed local singer Shea Ferron, and Llangollen-based chef, Jack Hatley, who delighted visitors with his preparation of a selection of dishes and his recipe suggestions, hints and tips.
Samples from the Llaeth Y Llan Village Dairy
Mandy Hughes, manager of Co-op’s Llangollen food store, said: “The response from the community was fantastic – a real buzz, with approaching 400 people popping in to the food festival during the day to learn more about some of the great Welsh suppliers which we work with.
"We were delighted to welcome a flavour of our Welsh suppliers to our store – providing a ‘taste’ of the great food and drink which is produced in Wales. We know that quality, provenance and trust is valued by our members and customers, and were delighted to welcome so many from our community to our family-friendly event.”
Edwards of Conwy joined other stockists to celebrate Welsh produce
Among the store's Welsh suppliers showcasing their wares at the Saturday, September 14 feast were Llysfaen's Conwy Brewery, Edwards of Conwy butchers, Llaeth Y Llan Village Dairy of Denbigh, Radnor Hills of Knighton in Powys, Wrexham's Village Bakery, Wrexham Lager, Daoini of Boncath in Pembrokeshire Welsh Lady Preserves of Pwllheli and Cardigan Bay based Wild Trail.
Rachel Greenlees, Co-op’s Local Sourcing Buyer, said: “As a community retailer the Co-op is committed to creating value in its communities. We are proud of our Welsh heritage – which dates back to the mid-1800’s – and sourcing products locally is a cornerstone of our approach. Consumer demand for locally produced food and drink continues to grow, it is made with a mix of quality, pride, history and innovation.
"We continually look for ways to celebrate, showcase and support local produce.”
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