Supplier Spotlight
Raw Welsh Honey
Truly Local Honey from Penllyn Estate
0 miles from Forage Farm Shop
At Forage Farm Shop, we love celebrating producers with a genuine connection to the land around us. Raw Welsh Honey could not be more local. Their hives sit right here on Penllyn Estate, producing delicious raw honey shaped by the flowers, crops and wild spaces surrounding Forage.
As a result, every jar offers a true taste of the Vale of Glamorgan.
A Family Business Working in Partnership with Bees
Raw Welsh Honey is a small family business built around sustainability, care and respect for nature.
Rather than taking more than they need, the team works in partnership with their bees and uses only the surplus honey and beeswax the colonies naturally produce.
This careful approach allows them to create a range of natural products, including:
- Raw Welsh honey
- Beeswax candles
- Wax melts
- Skin balms
Because of this, every product reflects both craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
What Makes Raw Welsh Honey So Special?
The honey available at Forage comes directly from hives based on Penllyn Estate. That means it is as local as honey can possibly get.
The surrounding landscape plays a huge role in the final flavour. With wildflowers, crops and diverse plant life across the estate, the bees collect nectar from a rich variety of sources. Consequently, the honey develops a distinctive flavour that changes naturally with the seasons.
The result is beautifully complex, floral and completely unique to this area of Wales.
Natural Products Made with Beeswax
One of the standout features of Raw Welsh Honey is its use of beeswax across many of its products. The team blends beeswax with vegetable wax to create scented candles and wax melts.
This combination offers several benefits. Beeswax burns more slowly, extends burn time and can even help remove pollutants and allergens from the air.
In addition, beeswax also appears in the brand’s natural skin balms, adding nourishing and protective qualities.
Sustainability at the Heart of the Business
Sustainability guides every decision at Raw Welsh Honey. The business believes that small positive actions can create meaningful change over time.
Profits from product sales go directly back into supporting the welfare of the bees. Furthermore, the team focuses on creating affordable, natural products with minimal environmental impact.
Their philosophy centres on maintaining balance between human activity and the natural world. Therefore, protecting pollinators and supporting biodiversity remains a key priority.
Supporting Honey Bees in Wales
The story behind Raw Welsh Honey began with a desire to help honey bees survive increasing environmental pressures.
Modern farming methods, pesticides and the spread of the Varroa Destructor parasite have placed bee populations under serious strain across the UK. In fact, there are now very few wild honey bee colonies remaining.
By keeping healthy hives and encouraging sustainable beekeeping practices, Raw Welsh Honey actively supports bee welfare and local ecosystems.
Why Raw Welsh Honey Fits Perfectly at Forage
Raw Welsh Honey reflects everything we value at Forage Farm Shop. It is local, sustainable and deeply connected to the land around us.
The products also pair beautifully with:
- Welsh cheeses and artisan breads
- Seasonal hampers and gifts
- Natural homeware collections
- Locally sourced pantry products
Most importantly, customers know exactly where the honey comes from, just a short distance from our shelves.
Discover Raw Welsh Honey at Forage Farm Shop
If you are looking for authentic local honey with a real story behind it, Raw Welsh Honey is a perfect choice.
Produced on Penllyn Estate using thoughtful and sustainable methods, it offers a genuine taste of the local landscape while supporting bee welfare at the same time.
You’ll find Raw Welsh Honey available now at Forage Farm Shop. Why not plan your next visit and see for yourself why we proudly stock this Welsh wine on our shelves.
