A TRIO of much-loved Welsh cheeses will remain available thanks to a company on the outskirts of Worcester.

Croome Cuisine on Church Lane, Whittington, has rescued the production of Harlech, Tintern and Y-Fenni after The Abervagenny Fine Food Co ceased production of them.

Nick Hodgetts, managing director of Croome Cuisine, said: “We’ve enjoyed these wonderful cheeses for a long time now, and they are favourites on the country show circuit.

"The thought of them being taken out of circulation was unthinkable so we decided to buy the brand and bring them into the Croome fold, wasting no time in getting production up and running straight away."

Croome has been working with Rowcliffe, Britain’s leading importer and distributor of quality cheese and fine foods, to bring these cheeses into its range.

Inventory manager Paul Heasman said: “Following the sad demise of the Abergavenny flavoured cheddar range, we were delighted when a conversation opened up with Nick about keeping it alive.

"The products have a loyal customer base, and we were keen to play our part in maintaining supplies for existing and new customers. It has been a pleasure to work with the Croome team on the project, and good to see these famous names back on the shelves.”

Croome Cheese stockists, Evans of Monmouth and Hawkridge Farmhouse Dairy Produce, are also thrilled that the Welsh cheeses are available again.

Louise Gouldingay of Evans said: “Our customers were so disappointed when we had to let them know that the range was no longer being made.

"Thank goodness for Nick and the team at Croome Cheese for picking up the mantle. The mini truckles are extremely popular with household grocery boxes."