Author Archives: Calon Wen
Traditional Welsh Cawl Recipe
Traditional Welsh cawl is a delicious and hearty soup that has been enjoyed in Wales for centuries. It is a simple yet satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Now let’s add Calon Wen organic extra mature cheddar into the mix. Calon Wen is a Welsh dairy cooperative that produces high-quality organic
Organic Welsh Cake Recipe
Welsh Cakes: A Delicious Treat Made with Calon Wen Organic Unsalted Butter Scroll down to download the recipe! Since the late 19th century, Welsh cakes have been cherished for their sweet flavour. If you’re looking for a tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than Welsh cakes. These delightful treats are a
Health benefits of organic milk
We believe that choosing organic is the healthier choice and a more sustainable choice. Let’s talk about the health benefits of organic milk! Sources: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/B978012815603200005X?token=B3480C0CBE4A4D862DC91B03D6DFB80A58C0491A0A1251FD18660620BFF98A3034AC42C065C154BD8F338D884DF27309&originRegion=eu-west-1&originCreation=20220112090936 https://research.ncl.ac.uk/nefg/QOF/dairy/documents/Organic_booklet_dairy.pdf
Pasture for Pollinators
A group of six farmers, all members of the Calon Wen Organic Milk Cooperative, have increased pollinator numbers in silage and grazing fields by leaving margins of their fields uncut at or ungrazed. These are the preliminary findings of a project funded under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP Wales) programme, managed by Menter a Busnes
Benefits of Beeswax Cheese Wraps
In an effort to reduce our plastic usage, we sell Beeswax Cheese Wraps (goodbye cling film!). Learn more about the benefits of using beeswax cheese wraps at home below and while you’re here, why not give them a try? Keeps Food Fresher– Beeswax wraps are breathable which will keep your food fresher for longer, whereas
Tips to reduce your dairy waste at home
Did you know that half a million tonnes of dairy products are wasted each year- 90% of that is wasted in our homes! We can work together to reduce this amount! In pints, this equates to 490 million pints wasted in our homes. We want to recommend some food waste reduction ideas which is achievable
Packaging & Recycling
If you didn’t already know our butter is wrapped in compostable packaging- this is one of the many reasons why we love this product and so many of you do too! We’ve listed below the reasons why we love our compostable packaging. Environmental benefits of compostable packaging Diverts organic waste from landfill– Unlike traditional single-use
10 Reasons To Choose Organic
Choosing organic is at the core of everything we do. Read below our 10 reasons to choose organic and how you can do your bit to save nature and our environment. 10 reasons to choose organic- Organic farming is the only method of production that has legally binding commitments on animal welfare, land use & environmental protection.
What is Organic September?
Organic September is about celebrating everything organic, giving the hardworking organic producers a spotlight to acknowledge their work and dedication to work with nature, not against it. The past few years have seen huge changes to our world, and now more than ever it’s time we start seeking solutions to help restore nature, health and
Calon Wen Proud Sponsors of Narbeth RFC Under 12’s
Spring is here and our Calon Wen cows are returning to the fields after a long winter, however they are not the only ones out and about and enjoying running around in the sunshine. Narbeth RFC under 12’s pictured below were making the most of the nicer weather and ran out on the pitch proudly
6 Health Benefits of Milk
Monday 1st June is the 20th Anniversary of World Milk Day. To celebrate the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector we have put together an infograph to highlight 6 Health Benefits associated with drinking milk. #WorldMilkDay #EnjoyDairy
Stay Home & BEE Busy
As part of our pasture pollinators program in conjunction with The Bumblebee Conservation Trust Scheme we thought it would BEE NICE to send out some wildflower seeds with all our home delivery parcels. Farmer and Calon Wen Director Dave Edge filmed his daughter, Nicole, as she planted some wildflower seeds in their garden. The idea