Fourteen Ceredigion food and drink producers have been recognised in the largest food and drink awards in the world.

Out of the 5,383 products worldwide to receive a one, two or three-star accolade in the Great Taste Awards, 270 are based in Wales. 14 of the award-winning producers, which were announced on 21 September, are based in Ceredigion.

Every Great Taste award-winning product will now be able to display the unmistakable black and gold logo, a stamp of excellence that is recognised by retailers and consumers alike.

A wide range of these winning products are already available to buy in delis, farm shops and independent retail outlets across the country.

Taliesin-based Best of Hungary has been awarded an amazing 20 one-star accolades, 10 two-star accolades and one three-star accolade, for its various products, including for its Shrubbie Raspberry & Rosehip sparkling natural soft drink, Stühmer Mango Fantasy Chocolate Bar, Dombi Apiary Raspberry Cream Honey, Hot Smoked Hungarian Paprika Powder and many more.

The Dyfi Distillery, based in Corris, won three one-star accolades and one two-star accolades for the four gins in its range.

Ffostrasol Caws Teifi Cheese won three one-star and one three-star accolades for its range of cheeses.

The Moody Cow Farm shop, based in Llwyncelyn, were awarded three one-star accolades.

Sarah Bunton Chocolates, based in Devil’s Bridge, was awarded two one-star accolades and Welsh Homestead Smokery were also awarded two one-star accolades.

Also winning a one-star accolade for their various products were Crwst, Allaways, Hwgga Brew, Celtic Country Wines, In the Welsh Wind Distillery, Dá Mhile Distillery and Ceri Valley Orchards.

Lili Mai also received one three-star accolade for its Raspberry and Rose jam.

Following 86 socially-distanced judging days in London and Dorset, Great Taste unearthed the very finest food and drink from every nook and corner of the UK and beyond.

Each product is judged on a level playing field, according to its texture, appearance, composition and of course taste.

Food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, retail buyers, cooks, producers and a host of food writers, journalists and social media influencers are among the 355 esteemed palates to have rigorously blind tasted and judged the 14,113 entries from 108 countries, while providing detailed written feedback for the producer.

All Great Taste three-star award-winning products will be rejudged to find this year’s regional Golden Fork Trophy winners and the Great Taste Supreme Champion 2021.

These final results will be announced at the Great Taste Golden Fork Reception on Sunday, 17 October.