A Pwllheli preserve company is spanning the globe after its product hit supermarket shelves in Japan.

Welsh Lady Preserves have been making award-winning sweet preserves and savoury condiments for over 50 years.

After a recent trade visit co-ordinated by the Welsh Government, Welsh Lady Preserves owner Carol Jones has seen the business go from strength to strength and reaching the culinary delights of East Asia has been an exciting time.

Carol said: “We are already being stocked by five different supermarkets in Japan and appear in many of their branches.

“Our first client was Takashimaya and now they would like more of our products on their shelves. We are also waiting for confirmation from several other stores in Japan and we are also working on creating unique products for the Japanese market, with the help of the Welsh Embassy in Japan. While on a recent Welsh Government trade development visit to Japan I had the privilege of visiting some of the country’s most luxurious shops and hotels, and it is nice to think that their buyers have a desire to stock Welsh Lady products in their establishments.

“What is obvious is their need for small pots, and as a result of financial support from the Welsh Government we have been able to meet their needs, which is wonderful news.”

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