2021 News and events

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is today urging businesses to respond to their ‘May Contain consultation’ to help develop its future approach for the provision of precautionary allergen information. The consultation, which closes on 14 March, seeks to gather views from businesses and consumers on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels, often written as “may contain” on food packaging. Precautionary allergen information and/or statements, are a voluntary way that food businesses communicate the...

Cilgwenyn Bee Farm in Carmarthenshire was recently announced as the winner of the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Rising Sustainability Star Award due to its holistic approach to business after transforming a disused coal mine into a brand new bee farm offering carbon neutral honey. Based in Llangennech, Rhodri Owen and Richard Jones began their commercial business back in 2010 after keeping bees for many years beforehand. They now produce award-winning, great tasting Welsh raw...

As Christmas approaches newbie cheesemaker Clare Jones can reflect on a vintage year for her award-winning Trefaldwyn Blue cheese. It has been a whirlwind few months for the Montgomery teacher-turned cheesemaker who only a few weeks ago took home the award for the best Welsh cheese at the World Cheese Awards, held in Spain. The world award is the pinnacle of a fantastic six months, during which Trefaldwyn Blue has also received two stars at...

Welsh food and drink producers are showcasing their goods this festive season through the medium of song, with a special rendition of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. As part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste campaign to encourage shoppers to buy Welsh products this Christmas, a host of producers took part in videos featuring a specially adapted version of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. The bi-lingual vocals were performed by a...

Not only does eating food that's in season mean fresher and tastier ingredients, it's also great for the environment. Shopping for food in season means it's more affordable with an abundance of it available right on your doorstep.

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths will make the announcement today as she visits the Royal Welsh Winter Fair which returns after being cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. A Vision for the Food & Drink industry from 2021 will build on the sector’s success in Wales with the key aim of helping ensure a flourishing food and drink industry with a global reputation for excellence. The Vision’s objectives include: Every year the turnover...

You are invite to a small roundtable discussion with Jonathan Knott, HMTC for the LATAC region to discuss challenges and opportunities that face Welsh businesses who are looking to grow their business in the LATAC market. It will cover a range of sectors – from tech to life sciences to food and drink and much more. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 7 th December from 14:00GMT and will last for...

Welsh honey producers will be making their debut later this month at one of the UK’s biggest food and drink events – the BBC Good Food Show (November 25th-28th). Exhibiting at the major consumer event at the NEC in Birmingham will be Bee Welsh Honey, Gwenynfa Pen y Bryn Apiary and Mêl Gwenyn Gruffydd. All three are Great Taste Award winners, and they are taking part under the auspices of the Food & Drink Wales...

Synchronised support has been the key to success for new Welsh pork producer Mochyn Mawr. When Swansea Valley pig farmer Ann Lewis contacted Menter Moch Cymru – a Menter a Busnes project to support and develop the pig industry in Wales – she tapped into a wealth of practical and business advice. Through Menter Moch Cymru (MMC), Ann connected with Cywain, a sister Menter a Busnes project that supports the development of growth-orientated businesses in...

Running for eight weeks from Tuesday November 9, Love Live Local @ Rhyl will be based in the town’s White Rose Centre. Supported by Denbighshire County Council, Antur Cymru and the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Coastal Communities Fund, the project aims to attract new and existing food and drink firms or those looking to launch or develop their own venture to take up space, display local produce and utilise the expert guidance and mentoring on...