Tesco has appointed a new Local Buying Manager to source quality Welsh food and drink for its stores across Wales.

Nathan Edwards, based at the supermarket’s local sourcing hub at its Talbot Green store, will work with suppliers from across Wales to put their products on the grocer’s shelves.

He said:

“I am delighted to have been appointed to this role. We have a huge variety of fantastic local suppliers in Wales, producing diverse and delicious products of real quality.

“Being able to give them a boost and introduce their products to new customers right across our estate in many cases is a real matter of pride for me, especially given the challenging times we’ve all faced in the last year. I feel lucky to have what I think is the best job in the world.”

Nathan has been with Tesco for 15 years, working in stores across South Wales and the Republic of Ireland, and he now lives near Cardiff. He replaces Matt Downes, who has become Tesco’s UK buyer for whisky, brandy and cognac.

Tesco’s Head of Local Sourcing Tess Osborne said:

“We are really pleased to have Nathan join us. He shares the passion for Welsh food and drink that our suppliers have, and he will be working hard to showcase the fantastic products they have to offer.

“His experience in our stores for the last 15 years leaves him perfectly placed to really understand the wants and needs of our customers across the nation, and to support our suppliers as we rebuild our economy again.”