Carmarthenshire Cheese Company facts for kids
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| Industry | Cheese |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Llanllwch, Carmarthen, UK |
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Key people
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Steve Peace Sian Elin Peace |
| Products | Pont Gâr Llangloffan |
The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company Ltd (in Welsh: Cwmni Caws Caerfyrddin Cyf) was a special company that made cheese. It was based in a place called Llanllwch, near Carmarthen in Wales. Steve and Sian Elin Peace started the company in 2006. They made popular cheeses like Pont Gâr and Llangloffan.
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The Story of Carmarthenshire Cheese
How the Company Started
The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company began in 2006. They made their delicious cheeses in a special building in West Wales. This area is known for its good milk.
Taking Over Llangloffan Cheese
In 2006, the company bought the Llangloffan cheese brand. This happened when Leon Downey, who created Llangloffan cheese, decided to retire. Llangloffan cheese had been made by hand since the 1970s in Pembrokeshire. The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company kept making it the same way.
Where the Cheeses Were Sold
The company also made softer, special cheeses like Pont Gâr and Boksburg. You could find these cheeses in supermarkets and special food shops. They were sold all over Wales and the United Kingdom.
The Company's End
In June 2018, the Carmarthenshire Cheese Company stopped making cheese.
Meet the Main Cheeses
Pont Gâr Cheese
Pont Gâr is a soft, creamy cheese. It is made using old traditions. The cheese rests in special rooms for about a month. This helps it get its smooth, creamy taste. As it gets older, its flavor becomes stronger. You can find Pont Gâr in special food stores and some big supermarkets. It comes in different types:
- Blue
- White
- Smoked
- Garlic & Herb
Llangloffan Cheese
Llangloffan is a traditional farmhouse cheese from Wales. Leon Downey first made it in the 1970s. He made it on his farm near St Davids, Pembrokeshire. When Leon retired in 2006, the Carmarthenshire Cheese Company took over. This cheese is firm but smooth. It has a natural outer layer called a rind. Llangloffan cheese comes in these types:
- White
- Red
- Garlic & Chive
- Smoked
