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BARRY BASED ICE CREAM PRODUCER IN LINE FOR TOP AWARD

Waitrose Press Office - April 2007

A top quality ice cream producer based in Barry, South Wales, is in line for a top accolade in the prestigious Waitrose Small Producers Awards.

Cardamom Queen has beaten off tough competition from small food companies nationwide to become one of only three finalists in the Dairy & Ice Cream category with its Kulfi ice cream. Kulfi is a handmade, pure vegetarian (egg free) ice cream generously studded with pistachios and almonds that is the perfect end to any meal and just as delicious in the garden on a summer's day.

There are five categories in the awards: Dairy and Ice Cream; Drinks; Fresh Produce; Grocery and Bakery; and Fruit and Vegetables.

The winner of each category, along with the Supreme Champion (chosen from the five category winners), will be announced at the Royal Show in Warwickshire on 3rd July. Each category winner will receive £5,000 with the Supreme Champion winning a further £5,000. Presentations will be made by Steven Esom, Managing Director of Waitrose.

Cardamom Queen was established by Cookery Tutor Uma Sims in October 2005 to provide genuine, high quality Indian food to the more discerning customer in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff areas. With locally sourced produce including exclusively Welsh Lamb in the meat dishes (Lamb Pasanda and Lamb Rogan Josh), Organic potatoes in the Bombay Aloo and all dishes free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, Cardamom Queen is committed to providing luxury freshly prepared meals full of natural flavours that reflect the true taste of India. In addition to the unforgettable Kulfi, another highlight from Cardamom Queen is the delectable home made Tomato Chutney that is complimentary with every order. And environmental awareness is a top priority, with all orders supplied in stainless steel dishes that are collected the next day for no extra charge.

You can contact Cardamom Queen on 01446 745290, or e-mail uma@cardamomqueen.co.uk

Robbie James, Waitrose Local and Regional Buyer, says: “Waitrose launched the Small Producers Awards six years ago with the aim of reconnecting customers with regional foods in their area, highlighting the excellent quality produce available and honouring the hard work and innovation of Britain’s small producers.

“It is always a pleasure seeing the passion and expertise that entrants have.
We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the variety of products and their backgrounds, meeting the producers, and not least tasting lots of high quality
innovative local foods.

This year’s entries have been of a very high standard and it’s great to see such a diverse range of products in the final round of judging – from top quality Indian food produced in South Wales to Abroath Smoked Haddock from Angus!