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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
25 Years of Calon Wen – Celebrating the Future of Welsh Organic Dairy
This year marked 25 years since Calon Wen began its journey, a cooperative of Welsh family farms committed to producing high-quality Welsh organic dairy. What started as a small group of like-minded farmers has grown into a proud network of farms across Wales, producing high-quality organic dairy while staying true to its roots in ethical,
Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
Every December, the Royal Hospital Chelsea comes alive with one of Britain’s oldest and most heartwarming food traditions: the Ceremony of the Christmas Cheese. This year marked an incredible 333 years since cheesemakers first began donating to the Chelsea Pensioners, and the 66th official celebration of the event. We at Calon Wen are proud to
Easy Ways to Enjoy an Organic Diet on a Budget
Start with Everyday Organic Swaps Adopting an organic diet doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Begin with the everyday essentials you reach for most. A splash of milk in your morning coffee or the butter you spread on your toast is a great way to start introducing organic choices into your day without changing how you
Calon Wen’s Bovaer-Free Commitment
Calon Wen proudly remains Bovaer-free. We are committed to producing milk that is ethical, responsibly farmed, and true to our organic principles. Our approach focuses on working with nature, not against it and maintaining transparency and integrity in everything we do. Bovaer, a feed additive designed to reduce methane emissions in cows, is not permitted
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
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
Calon Wen New Butter Packaging is 100% Compostable – Including The Ink!
We are really excited to be able to announce that our delicious organic butter now comes to you lovingly wrapped in packaging that is 100% compostable. Why is being labelled compostable better than being labelled as biodegradable? Our Calon Wen butter packaging, like all compostable material is biodegradable, however not all biodegradable material is compostable.