Fire and Ice sorbet crowned Wales’ best at Great Taste 2026

Key Points

• Fire and Ice Passion Fruit Sorbet produced in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is the winner of the Great Taste Golden Fork of Wales for 2026.
• The sorbet was chosen out of eight other Welsh products which had received 3-star Great Taste rating in 2026.
• The award was announced during the ceremony of the Great Taste Golden Fork Awards held at Battersea Arts Centre, London, on 15 September 2026.
• Ivan Wilson, owner of Fire and Ice, called this recognition “an incredible honour”, emphasizing the unique taste of the product.
• Minister of the Welsh Government Llyr Gruffydd MS congratulated the company on winning the award and emphasized the connection between this achievement and the National Food Strategy in Wales.
• There were 166 Welsh products awarded at Great Taste Awards in 2026, among them 8 products received 3-star rating.

Wales (Wales Times) September 17, 2026 – A passion fruit sorbet made in Narberth has been named Wales’ finest food and drink product at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, taking the Golden Fork from Wales title at a ceremony in London. The win places Fire and Ice’s small‑batch sorbet among the most highly regarded products in a global competition that drew more than 15,000 entries from 116 countries.

What won Wales’ Golden Fork at Great Taste 2026?

Fire and Ice’s Passion Fruit Sorbet was selected as the winner of the Great Taste Golden Fork from Wales after first securing a 3‑star Great Taste Award, the scheme’s highest accreditation. Only products that reach 3‑star status are eligible for Golden Fork nomination, and this year 306 three‑star products worldwide entered the further judging rounds that determine regional and overall champions.

As reported by Business News Wales, the sorbet impressed judges with its “bold flavour, balance and quality”, earning the regional Golden Fork ahead of two other Welsh 3‑star finalists: a 100% grass‑fed leg of Welsh lamb from Hindwell Farm Meats in Presteigne and an enchilada paste from Kursat’s in Brecon. The result was announced at the Golden Fork Awards at Battersea Arts Centre on 15 September 2026.

Who makes the award‑winning Pembrokeshire sorbet?

Fire and Ice is a family‑run artisan gelato and sorbet producer based in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, established in 2011. The company has built a reputation for experimental flavour development and for using high‑quality Welsh ingredients across its range.

According to coverage by WalesOnline and Business News Wales, Fire and Ice has accumulated 14 Great Taste Awards since 2013, including a 3‑star award for its Blackcurrant Sorbet in 2018. The Passion Fruit Sorbet marks the brand’s first 3‑star win in six years and now its highest profile accolade as Golden Fork from Wales champion.

What did Fire and Ice’s owner say about the win?

Ivan Wilson, owner of Fire and Ice, said the recognition was an “incredible honour and a proud moment” for the business. He explained that the sorbet was developed through an experimental approach focused on delivering bold, authentic flavour while producing a less sweet sorbet for a “truly memorable eating experience”.

Wilson added that representing Wales alongside other outstanding producers was “truly special”, underlining the significance of competing and winning within a global field judged by industry experts.

How did the Welsh Government respond to the award?

Llyr Gruffydd MS, the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, congratulated Fire and Ice on its achievement. He said it was “very encouraging to see established, family run companies doing so well” and recognised the hard work, innovation and commitment involved in producing food and drink of the highest quality.

Gruffydd linked the success to the forthcoming National Food Strategy, describing a “whole‑system approach” that connects everyone involved in feeding Wales “from producer to plate”. He said successes such as this showcase exceptional Welsh produce and help create further opportunities for businesses to grow.

How many Welsh products won at Great Taste 2026?

Welsh producers secured 166 Great Taste awards in 2026, spanning one‑star, two‑star and three‑star accreditations. Within that total, eight Welsh products achieved the top 3‑star rating, a figure highlighted by Food & Drink Wales and reported across multiple outlets including Nation.Cymru and Food & Drink Technology.

Three of those 3‑star products were shortlisted for the Golden Fork from Wales: Fire and Ice’s Passion Fruit Sorbet, Hindwell Farm Meats’ 100% Grass‑fed Leg of Welsh Lamb, and Kursat’s Enchilada Paste. Fire and Ice’s sorbet was ultimately selected as the regional champion.

What are the Great Taste Awards and how are winners chosen?

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the Great Taste Awards are widely recognised as one of the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation schemes. In 2026, more than 15,000 products from 116 countries were entered, with each assessed through a rigorous blind‑tasting process by panels of industry experts.

Products that achieve 3‑star status are then considered for Golden Fork nominations, with regional winners such as the Golden Fork from Wales going on to compete for the overall Great Taste Supreme Champion title. The 2026 Golden Fork and Supreme Champion announcements were made at the ceremony at Battersea Arts Centre in London on 15 September.

Background to Fire and Ice’s Golden Fork development

The path to the Golden Fork began with Fire and Ice’s entry into the 2026 Great Taste competition, where its Passion Fruit Sorbet was awarded 3‑star status, placing it among the top tier of products globally. That accreditation automatically made it eligible for Golden Fork consideration alongside other 3‑star entries.

Food & Drink Wales sponsors the Golden Fork from Wales, which is designed to highlight the very best Welsh products within the wider Great Taste framework. With only eight Welsh 3‑star products in 2026, the regional shortlist was small but highly competitive, featuring diverse categories from frozen desserts to meat and condiments. Fire and Ice’s sorbet progressed through additional judging rounds before being announced as the Welsh winner at the London ceremony.

What could this award mean for Pembrokeshire and Welsh food producers?

The Golden Fork win is likely to raise the profile of Fire and Ice beyond its existing customer base, potentially driving increased demand from retailers, hospitality buyers and consumers seeking award‑winning Welsh products. For Pembrokeshire and west Wales more broadly, the result reinforces the region’s capacity to produce globally competitive artisan foods, which could encourage further investment in local supply chains and skills.

Within the wider Welsh food and drink sector, the success adds momentum to policy goals set out in the National Food Strategy, offering a case study of how innovation and quality accreditation can support business growth. For other small producers, the outcome underlines the value of entering recognised schemes such as Great Taste, where 3‑star status can open doors to higher‑visibility opportunities including Golden Fork contention.