November 2022 News and events

Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the Welsh Leek, is now officially protected as it gains PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) UK GI status. It becomes the third new Welsh product to achieve the highly sought-after UK GI status, following on from Gower Salt Marsh Lamb and Cambrian Mountains Lamb. Welsh Leeks also becomes the 19th member of the Welsh GI family of products, joining the likes of other great produce such as Anglesey Sea Salt, Welsh...

Wines from vineyards across Wales have been recognised by the Welsh Vineyard Association at its 2022 award ceremony. The Welsh Wine Awards saw six wines from four Welsh vineyards take home accolades across the event, which was held at Llanerch Vineyard in the Vale of Glamorgan. A total of 12 vineyards entered this year’s awards, representing a proportion of the growing Welsh wine industry, with around 30 vineyards currently operating across the country. The competing...

The Welsh Government has a long-term Vision for the food and drink industry, as described in the ‘ Vision for the Food & Drink Industry from 2021’ . The Vision is for a strong, vibrant industry with a global reputation for excellence, which has one of the most environmentally and socially responsible supply chains in the world. The Vision’s mission is to: • Grow business scale, value and productivity. • That business success benefits people...

With just days to Wales’ first FIFA World Cup football match for over 60 years, Welsh food and drink producers are celebrating sporting excellence and highlighting awareness of top-quality produce. More than 150 Welsh food and drink producers of all sizes are participating in the #CaruCymruCaruBlas #LoveWalesLoveTaste autumn campaign. They are taking a ‘Team Wales’ approach capturing the sporting spirit of the country as the national football and rugby teams seek international success this month...

This free interactive half day workshop will confirm all the changes to the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 9. The session will enable attendees to understand the changes, ask questions, discuss what evidence will be needed to comply and network with other companies in the same position. The workshop is available on three separate dates: Cardiff Metropolitan University – Wednesday 9 November 2022, 9.30am – 12.30pm Cardiff Metropolitan University – Thursday 10 November...