Just weeks left for Welsh food and drink awards

In 2011 the awards will be held in North Wales, and in 2012 the awards are set to take place at the new Food Hall at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Wales' Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones said: "I am delighted that once again so many producers have entered the Wales the True Taste Food and Drink awards, which continue to go from strength to strength. "Once again we are very grateful for the substantial support and assistance the awards have received from a number of organisations and companies. "I never cease to be impressed at the quality and innovation shown by producers from across Wales and the awards are quite rightly recognised by consumers and the food and drink industry as a sign of excellence." There are 15 award categories covering all areas of the food and drink production, retail and hospitality sectors. Here are just a few of the special award categories: Category B - Dairy Product Small Producer Products B1 Milk, Yoghurt, Butter & Cream B2 Cheese B3 Ice Cream Large Producer B4 Milk Yoghurt, Butter & Cream B5 Cheese B6 Ice Cream Category C - Baked & Confectionery C1 Cakes C2 Confectionery C3 Other baked goods Category D - Drink Product D1 Non-Alcoholic Drinks D2 Beer, Cider, Perry D3 Wine, Spirits & other Alcohol Category E - Fish & Seafood Product E1 Fresh Fish E2 Fresh Seafood E3 Added value Fish & Seafood products Category F - Horticulture F1 Fruit F2 Vegetables Category G - Speciality Foods G1 Healthy Options G2 Condiments, Sauces & Chutney G3 Jams, Marmalade & Honey G4 Other Speciality Foods (including eggs) Special Award Categories Category H - Organic H1 Any organic certified product Category I - The Welsh Export Achievement award Category J - Wales the True Taste Product of the Year People & Places Categories Category L - Local Sourcing Category M - Eating out in Wales M1 Restaurants M2 Hotels M3 Cafes & Tea-Rooms Category N - Contribution to Sustainable Development Category O - True Taste Champion All will be revealed next month at the awards dinner on November 11th at Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest. For more information visit http://www.truetaste.tv/