Date and venue announced for True Taste Food & Drink Awards

The Welsh Assembly Government managed awards, held at Abergavenny's historic Market Hall last year, will be held in Pembrokeshire at the Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest on Thursday 11 November. It was also announced that the 2011 awards will be held in North Wales and that the 2012 awards will take place in Mid Wales and that both venues are still under discussion. The Minister for Rural Affairs, Elin Jones, said: "By changing the region of the ceremony on an annual basis, we are embracing key food and drink destinations throughout Wales whilst at the same time, promoting and building the awareness of Welsh food and drink products." "The Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards continue to go from strength to strength, with growing awareness of True Taste among producers in Wales and with consumers across Great Britain." This year will see 15 award categories which aim to cater all areas of the food and drink production, retail and hospitality sectors. Those wishing to enter should visit the website on www.truetaste.tv. The closing date for entries is June 4th 2010.