Castell Howell founder elected as new Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society president
Entrepreneur Brian Jones has been unanimously elected to the role
The founder and chief executive of Castell Howell has become the new president of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society for the year ahead.
Brian Jones has been unanimously elected to the role, with Adam Thorne also voted in as president-elect.
A West Wales farmer and entrepreneur, Mr Jones established Castell Howell Foods in the mid-1980s and today it has become one of the country’s leading independent food wholesalers, specialising in Welsh products and employing 700 staff, with its headquarters in Cross Hands.
Mr Jones said: “For many years I have been involved with the food hall element of Pembrokeshire County Show.
"This year especially, while I’m president, I want the event to showcase wonderful Welsh produce.
"Pembrokeshire has an abundance of visitors and we want them to enjoy the best food and drink experience while they are here.
"If you’re a local food producer and you haven’t yet booked your stand in the food hall at the county show please get in touch as soon as possible."
The officeholders elected at the AGM for 2023 include Betsan Williams and Luke Watts voted in as ambassadors, pictured above with Brian Jones and his wife Helen.
Others elected are Nicola Owen as the honorary treasurer; Kathy Wilson, Beth Watts and Gemma Rees were appointed as honorary show governors.
