Harlech Foodservice saw sales of products manufactured in Wales rise by 78% in 2025 compared to the previous 12 months, boosting job creation and investment in the process.
With more than 40 suppliers in Wales, the family-owned wholesaler has a strategy in place to champion local produce in order to help keep distances travelled to a minimum.
One example is Harlech only supplying yoghurts manufactured by Llaeth, with all milk sourced within five miles of the dairy in Llannefydd. This has resulted in 59% growth in purchases which has led to further investment to the production facilities of the dairy business, which has already undergone multi-million-pound upgrades in recent years.
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Furthermore, a 55% sales in uplift in Radnor products has allowed the drinks manufacturer to invest £5m in increasing its carton capacity by 150%, resulting in the creation of more than 20 new skilled jobs.
This growth has all been achieved whilst progressing the wholesaler’s net zero by 2045 target, which has included an investment in carbon efficient vehicles and solar panels installed on the head office roof in Criccieth.
Harlech managing director Mark Lawton said: “We are actively increasing the presence of Welsh produced goods across our core categories, whether that be through South Caernarfon Creameries and Radnor or by increasing our vegetable supply into school meal provisions via businesses such as Anglesey Potato Company, Castellmarch Farm, and Llysiau Menai.
“Growth in operations leads to enhanced employment opportunities, which in turn helps people live and spend both time and money in the country and makes for a thriving economy.”
