A Welshpool-based business has been crowned Micro-Brand of the Year at the fourth Free From Christmas Awards.

Bubbling Stove, a Powys company, was announced as the winner of the prestigious Free From Awards on November 4.

The announcement was made on Instagram, with Bubbling Stove's victory celebrated in a post that read: "We are delighted to award this for 2024 to @charringtons_bubbling_stove based in Welshpool, Wales.

"There may be lots of gluten-free brownies, but it was the quality of many of these that spurred founder Seren to create something special with a simple yet profound inspiration: the desire to create a dessert that embodies indulgence and satisfaction in every bite.

"They can be so much more than a sweet treat, they can be an experience."

The judges praised the traditional brandy fruit cake  (Image: Bubbling Stove)

The post also praised Bubbling Stove's traditional brandy fruit cake, describing it as "beautiful, moist, and fruity" and "absolutely sensational."

Seren Charrington-Hollins, the owner of Bubbling Stove, said: "I must admit that I had forgotten that the awards were being announced on a social media platform so when I went on to Instagram to post a few pictures of my Christmas pudding brownies, I saw the Free From post that I was tagged in and was completely bowled over by the fantastic news.

"I am so deeply honoured to have been awarded this fantastic accolade.

"It is wonderful to gain recognition for my free-from baking."

Alongside the Micro-Brand of the Year title, Bubbling Stove also scooped a gold award for its traditional brandy fruit cake, a silver for its rum and raisin brownies, and a bronze for its Christmas pudding brownies.

Cressida Langlands, CEO of the Free From Awards, said: "A welcome focus on quality and inclusivity is evident this Christmas, and those with food hypersensitivities will be served well come the festive season."

This latest accolade is one of many for Bubbling Stove this year.

The company has also won a gold at The Great British Food Awards, two stars in the Great Taste Awards, a gold in the annual Free From Awards, and a silver in the Halloween Free From Awards for its apple pumpkin spice brownies.

Bubbling Stove is also shortlisted in the Veggie Awards 2025 and is a regional finalist for The Wedding Industry Awards for Welsh Wedding Caterer of the Year.