Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has delivered 40 red meat sessions to over 1,100 children across Wales.
HCC joined up with Welsh foodservice company Castell Howell at the Fy Mhlat Bwyd/My Food Plate event, which was organised by Carmarthenshire YFC.
The event was held over three days, with the school children learning about Welsh red meat production and the roles of Welsh red meat in the diet. Children heard about the natural way Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef is produced, and got the chance to practice their kitchen skills by chopping and preparing a range of seasonal vegetables with HCC.
HCC’s consumer executive, Elwen Roberts, commented: “Working with schools and children and educating them about Welsh red meat is a core part of the work we do here at Hybu Cig Cymru. We were able to speak to 1,100 children across the three days and every child had the opportunity to have a go at preparing vegetables and tasting delicious PGI Welsh Beef, supplied by Castell Howell.”
Carys Thomas, county organiser at Carmarthenshire YFC commented: “We were really pleased that HCC were able to join us at the Fy Mhlât Bwyd/My Food Plate event alongside a range of other local businesses and organisations. We have received great feedback from schools and hope that all children and teachers found the event both informative and enjoyable.”
Roberts added: “We would like to thank Castell Howell for their support and Carmarthenshire YFC for the opportunity to be a part of this important event, allowing us to highlight the importance of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef to our land, culture and health and to give children the opportunity to learn practical kitchen skills.”
