Radnor Preserves, based in Newtown, was selected from a shortlist of 25 businesses across the UK and recognised for its dedication to championing regional flavours, culinary heritage, and traditional craftsmanship.
The award celebrates businesses that offer an authentic taste of their region, reflecting the skills and stories behind their products.
Joanna Morgan, founder of Radnor Preserves, said: “I am absolutely delighted and deeply proud to receive this award.
“Being recognised as the Outstanding Regional Star is not just a personal honour, but it’s a celebration of the journey Radnor Preserves has taken from a cottage kitchen to national recognition.
“We believe that every jar tells a story and our handcrafted preserves capture the essence of Wales and its culinary traditions.
“It means so much to have our commitment to heritage, craft, and flavour acknowledged on such a respected stage.
“This award shines a light on the value of small producers who stay true to their roots, and I’m thrilled to represent Wales among such inspiring company.”
Welsh Tapestry Marmalade(Image: Supplied)
Radnor Preserves began in a candlelit cottage in mid Wales, where Ms Morgan used her grandfather’s old recipe book to preserve fruit and vegetables from her garden.
The business quickly grew from a personal project to a recognised brand, with products gaining popularity among friends, family, and customers at farmers’ markets.
The company’s latest creation, Hand-Cut Welsh Tapestry Marmalade—a zesty blend of limes, ruby red grapefruit, oranges, and lemons—was inspired by traditional Welsh textiles.
It recently won gold in the marmalade category at the Cheese Board Awards 2025 and has been shortlisted for Best Marmalade at the Great British Food Awards, with winners to be announced in October.
The company has also launched the Taste of Wales Gift Set, which includes Hand-Cut Pumlumon Marmalade, Dark Skies Preserve, and Devilish Relish.
The set is presented in a tin featuring artwork of the Cambrian Mountains.
Carmarthen Ham, a sixth-generation family business producing PGI-accredited cured and air-dried ham, was also shortlisted.
Matthew Rees, who leads the company, continues to uphold artisanal techniques and exceptional quality.
Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, said: “I’d like to congratulate Radnor Preserves and Carmarthen Ham on their success at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards.
“It is great to see our producers doing so well, and being recognised for staying true to their Welsh heritage through their products.”
