Several Wrexham and Flintshire businesses have been shortlisted for Welsh Food and Drink Awards.

The awards recognise Welsh producers and the wider sector for their work. 

Supported by Castell Howell, the national awards will provide a platform for Welsh producers and suppliers to be celebrated.

They will highlight both the diversity of the sector, and shine a light on the success stories that are scaling up, creating employment and who will be an inspiration to others.

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The black-tie event will take place on May 18 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The evening will start at 6.30pm with a drinks reception and the awards ceremony will take place after dinner.

Businesses in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire are represented in 11 out of 15 categories. 

Artisan Producer of the Year

  • Black Mountain Honey (Nercwys)
  • Goch & Co (Wrexham)

Business Resilience Award

  • Natural Wholefoods (Rhydymwyn)

Drinks Producer of the Year

  • Wrexham Lager Beer Company (Wrexham)

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Steve West - The Pudding Compartment (Flint)

Food and Drink Champion of the Year

  • Wynnstay Hotel (Hotel in Wrexham)

Farm to Fork Producer

  • Swans Farm Shop (Treuddyn)

Food Producer of the Year

  • Llaeth y Llan (Denbigh)

Innovation Award

  • Mountain Produce (Wrexham)

Local Community Award

  • Clwydian Range Distillery - Cariad Gin (Halkyn)
  • Ma Baker - (Overton on Dee)

Rising Star of the Year

  • Llaeth y Llan - Sean Brown (Denbigh)
  • Vale Vineyard - Gwinllan y Dyffryn – Gwen Davies (Denbigh)

Small Drinks Producer

  • Magic Dragon Brewery (Wrexham)