Pembrokeshire school wins food product competition
The competition, which has been running since 2018, challenges pupils to design food products and dishes that are healthy, sustainable, and commercially viable.
It is organised by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) Wales in partnership with the Welsh Government-funded Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme and Careers Wales.
The finals took place on March 12 at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, where teams of pupils pitched their final products, including a pudding designed to look like Welsh mountains, a super smoothie, and a 'Welshake' health drink.
Ysgol Bro Gwaun's 'Mac & Caws' was judged to be the best.
Louise Cairns, CEO for NSAFD/Tasty Careers, said: "Congratulations to Ysgol Bro Gwaun for their outstanding performance in this year's Tasty Careers Schools Challenge.
"The judges were highly impressed with all the entrants but their creation really stood out for sustainability, commercial viability – and of course, taste.
"We hope that participating in this competition will inspire some pupils to consider a career in Wales' outstanding food and drink sector."
This year's competition required pupils to create a new food or drink product that is healthy, sustainable, and includes as much Welsh produce as possible.
Tasty Careers 2025 attracted the highest number of entrants since it started, with more than 1,200 pupils from schools across Wales taking part.
Kate Rees, Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme manager, added: "It's been inspiring to witness the ingenuity of the students at the Tasty Careers Challenge.
"They are undoubtedly our future foodies, and this initiative is a significant asset in cultivating talent for the industry.
"The future of Welsh Food & Drink is in good hands."
Aled Evans, a business engagement adviser at Careers Wales, said: "Tasty Careers is a fantastic event that encourages pupils to develop their creativity, team building and organisation skills, learn more about the food and drink sector in Wales and produce final products that they are proud of.
"The challenge also broadens their aspirations and encourages them to think about their futures."
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