A Talgarth-based preserve maker has won three awards at the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards 2026.

Helen Dunne, of Black Mountains Preserves, received two gold awards for her Seville and Moroccan marmalades, along with a silver for her Welsh whisky marmalade made using locally produced Penderyn Celt Whisky.

The annual awards, held at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, attracted more than 3,400 entries from over 30 countries, including Japan, Greece, South Africa and Taiwan.

Winners were presented by Shirley Fawcett, High Sheriff of Cumbria. The award ceremony and Marmalade Festival took place in Dalemain, with small artisan producers as well as homemade winners being celebrated. Even Paddington Bear made an appearance and enjoyed being surrounded by the award-winning marmalade!

Judges awarded the Seville marmalade a perfect score, describing it as “an outstanding marmalade”.

Beatrice Hasell-McCosh, Director of the Awards, said: “I know that Helen will have huge success with her marmalades, which were rightly recognised as exceptional. It is the second time her Moroccan marmalade has won Artisan Gold at these global awards - a remarkable achievement.”

All gold award-winning marmalades will be stocked in the World Marmalade Shop at Dalemain throughout the year.

Helen Dunne said: “It is incredibly exciting to win three awards from three entries and to be recognised among such strong international competition. We’ve been making marmalades since 2020, and it was a joy to celebrate alongside fellow artisan producers.”

Black Mountains Preserves products are available through local stockists and online. Alongside its award-winning marmalades, the business is launching a seasonal spring and summer range, including a bright rhubarb and ginger preserve, a Mediterranean-inspired relish, and an aromatic garlic relish.

Customers can also sample the range at Brecon Farmers & Makers Market on the second Saturday of each month, Craig-y-Nos Farmers Market on the second Sunday of each month, and Hay Market every Thursday.