Llanfairpwll Distillery
With Project HELIX funding provided by the Welsh Government, they worked with us at the Food Technology Centre to develop their HACCP plan so they could sell their co-product as animal feed to local farmers and food producers
Background
Established in 2018, Llanfairpwll Distillery is a multi-award winning craft distilled spirit company based in Gaerwen, Anglesey.
Their range of premium craft distilled spirits uses as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, from the mint and rosemary in the dry gin to the fresh blackberries in the blackberry gin.
Everything in the process (distilling, bottling and labelling) is done from their micro-distillery in Gaerwen, where they also offer distillery tours and tasting experiences.
Support received from Food Technology Centre
Llanfairpwll Distillery wanted to reduce their waste by utilising a co-product from their rum. With Project HELIX funding provided by the Welsh Government, they worked with us at the Food Technology Centre to develop their HACCP plan so they could sell their co-product as animal feed to local farmers and food producers.
Benefits of Support
Robert Laming, owner of Llanfairpwll Distillery said: ‘I contacted the Food Technology Centre for advice and support in regard to our co-product that is produced when we manufacture our rum from pure cane molasses. The co-product is the liquid left over from the rum distillation, known as pot ale, and can be given to cattle to enhance their feed. It is rich in nutrients and will still contain some sugar and minerals.
In order for us to supply this as animal feed, we were required to register with the local authority as a feed business operator and produce a HACCP plan for the co- product.
Susan helped us develop the HACCP plan and other associated procedures for the co-product which allowed us to register as a feed business operator. The requirements around animal feed were new to me so having the support and knowledge from Susan was invaluable to us.
They also provided support with having the product nutritionally analysed. This was important so that the information could be passed onto the farmer in order for them to be able to ensure their livestock get a balanced diet.
This work has enabled us to manufacture our rum with zero waste, which helps to reduce pollution and preserve resources whilst saving money for both the farmer and us’.
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As a result of the Project HELIX funding, Llanfairpwll Distillery has been able to supply local meat producers, Snowdonia Wagyu, with feed for their cattle.
Sioned Pritchard, owner and founder of Snowdonia Wagyu said ‘At Snowdonia Wagyu, we are always looking for ways to enhance the quality of our beef while supporting sustainability and innovation. The opportunity to incorporate the pot ale co-product from Llanfairpwll’s rum distillation into our cattle's feed has been a game-changer for us. This collaboration has not only benefited our cattle and our business but also supports the wider community by helping to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices’.
Snowdonia Wagyu has also received Project HELIX funding, and the Food Technology Centre was able to offer support and advice on various projects for the company. Some of the projects included shelf life testing, microbiological stability testing, new product development nutritional evaluations on their beef pâté. Read more about the help they received here
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