Mother's Love Brews Award-Winning Jams: Liu Yanwen Wins Gold at International Competition
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Liu Yanwen, a mother from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, won gold and silver awards at the 2026 World Marmalade Competition in the UK.
- She started making jams to provide nutritious food for her daughter, who has a rare disease.
- Her award-winning "Emerald Golden Lemon" and "Summer Citrus" jams highlight Taiwan's fruit production capabilities.
In a heartwarming display of maternal love and culinary artistry, Liu Yanwen from Kaohsiung has brought international acclaim to Taiwan with her exceptional handmade jams. Her journey, marked by dedication to her daughter's health and a passion for preserving fruit, culminated in prestigious awards at the World Marmalade Competition in the UK.
Liu Yanwen's "Little Sweetheart Handmade Jam" began as a way to ensure her daughter, diagnosed with a rare disease affecting her heart, blood vessels, and muscles, received adequate nutrition without unnecessary additives. Utilizing the abundant local fruits from her rural hometown, she transformed surplus produce into delicious jams, a creative solution that allowed her to care for her child while managing her household.
I accompanied my child's growth with jam.
This year's triumph, with gold medals for "Emerald Golden Lemon" and "Summer Citrus," and a silver for "Black Gold Radiant Orange," not only shines a spotlight on Taiwan's renowned "Fruit Kingdom" status but also showcases the innovative spirit of its people. The international recognition is a significant boost for Taiwanese specialty food producers, proving that dedication and quality can compete on a global scale. For Taiwanese media, this story is a source of immense pride, celebrating a mother's devotion and the superior quality of Taiwan's agricultural products.
The award-winning "Emerald Golden Lemon" and "Summer Citrus" jams highlight Taiwan's fruit production capabilities.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.