PGI Welsh Lamb has been featured at a special event at the British Embassy in Dubai, highlighting its position as the leading premium and sustainable choice for red meat.<\/p>\n
Organised by Hybu Cig Cymru \u2013 Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the event was titled \u2018A Celebration of Welsh Lamb\u2019 and included a VIP guestlist featuring key buyers and decision makers from across the region.<\/p>\n
Guests heard about Welsh farmers\u2019 sustainable farming practices. It was highlighted how Wales\u2019 climate and topography made it one of the most sustainable places in the world to produce red meat and, most importantly, how this creates a taste and quality which is unrivaled and uniquely Welsh.<\/p>\n
An address was also given by HM Majesty\u2019s Trade Commissioner and Consul-General, Oliver Christian. Guests were treated to a three-course menu featuring charred PGI Welsh Lamb Shoulder and herb roasted Welsh Lamb loin. The menu was created by leading Dubai-based Executive Chef Russell Impiazzi and also included a range of other leading Welsh food products including Halen M\u00f4n Seasalt, T\u0177 Nant Water, Snowdonia Cheese and Penderyn Whiskey.<\/p>\n
Laura Pickup, Head of Strategic Marketing and Connections at HCC explained: \u201cThe Middle East is a strategic priority market for HCC and the wider red meat sector. We have seen significant growth in the market, particularly in the last couple of years and hosting special events like this showcases Wales\u2019 global reputation as the leading choice for premium and sustainable red meat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful to the team at the British Embassy in Dubai for supporting Welsh Lamb and the Welsh red meat sector with this event and we are looking forward to continuing to build our relationships with existing and new customers in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"