Beacon Foods, one of the 海角视频’s leading suppliers of ingredients and ready-to-eat products, has been named the best business in Powys. The family-run company, which was established in 1993, took the overall title at the 2024 Powys Business Awards - sponsored by Powys County Council.
The company, which operates from a 53,000 sq ft of manufacturing and storage facilities in Brecon, also collected the growth award, sponsored by WR Partners. Beacon Foods has grown from a start-up company to an industry leader employing a workforce of 130 in 31 years.
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Chairman Edward Gough received the award with his mother, Rae Jones, with whom he started the successful business 31 years ago. He said: “We are truly humbled to win this award against some fantastic businesses here in Powys.
“We are proud of everything we have achieved as a company over the past 31 years and it’s great for our staff to be recognised with these awards. We must also mention the amazing support that we have received from the Welsh Government, Mid Wales Manufacturing Group and Total Food Marketing over the years. The support for food manufacturers here in Wales has been brilliant.”
David Selby, Powys County Council cabinet member for a more prosperous Powys, praised all the award winners and finalists. He said: “Beacons Foods is testament that Powys is a great place to start, nurture and grow a business,” he said.
“The company has invested in facilities, equipment and staff and to improve sustainability and reduce carbon, demonstrated innovation and has a strong customer focus.
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“They have shown all the ingredients required to make a family dream a reality. The company is a role model for other companies and a true ambassador for Powys.”
Organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), the awards showcase the diverse range of successful enterprises across Powys.
The awards’ inaugural winner of the new business in the communityaAward, sponsored by Radnor Hills, was Morland based in Welshpool. The award recognises businesses that put something back into their local communities.
Three awards went to business based in and around Machynlleth. Heartwood Saunas, based at Pantperthog, won the by Welshpool Print Group sponsored small business award for companies with under 30 employees, Atherton Bikes received the technology and innovation award, sponsored by Aberystwyth University, while Charlotte Williams owner of Squeaky Clean, won the judges special award.
Greenhouse Café & Kitchen, based at Garthmyl, near Montgomery won the start-up business award, sponsored by EvaBuild, Newtown Food Surplus collected the social enterprise/charity Award, sponsored by Myrick Training Services, with Lakeside Boathouse, based Llandrindod Wells, receiving the micro business award, sponsored by the County Times.
The entrepreneurship award, sponsored by CellPath, went to Elliot Tanner of Stashed Products, based at Abermule, while Espanaro, based in Newtown, won the small business growth award, sponsored by Cellar Drinks.
EOM Electrical Contractors, based in Newtown, won the people development award, sponsored by NPTC Group of Colleges, while Skincare Bootique, based in Welshpool collected the Sole Trader Award, sponsored by MWMG.
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Dan-yr-Ogof, in Abercraf won the excellence in sustainability award, sponsored by Welsh Government.