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Food festivals attract visitors from across Wales and beyond and provide an important platform for producers looking to increase sales in an ever more competitive marketplace.

Alun Davies, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries said, “Each year food festivals in Wales contribute millions of pounds to the economy and are a key element in promoting Wales’ burgeoning food culture and giving visitors a ‘sense of place’.

“Large or small, they have their own distinct character, but with one common thread – to bring to the public’s attention the fantastic array of food and drink produced in Wales.”

This year 33 festivals have received support from the Food Festival Grant programme, which is funded by the Welsh Government.

A delicious salad which can be served all year round. Try using couscous or bulgur wheat instead of the quinoa.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 70ml olive oil + 30ml oil from Peli Pabo tub
• 3tsp Halen Môn spiced sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 200g quinoa
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp shredded fresh sage leaves
• 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh oregano
• 6 tbsp shredded fresh mint leaves
• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 200g Peli Pabo, chilli or garlic flavour