June 2023 News and events

The Welsh wine industry has been handed a boost and developed stronger links with UK hospitality and retail audiences, as well as increased consumer awareness following Welsh Wine Week. During the celebration (2-11 June 2023) several events, guided tours and promotions were held to give wine lovers the chance to discover Wales’ picturesque vineyards and sample the wide range of award-winning wines available. A trade event featuring six Welsh vineyards took place in Cardiff on...

Everything FareShare Cymru does serves to fight hunger, and tackle food waste. FareShare Cymru's mission is to partner with the food and drink industry to help prevent commercially unviable food from becoming food waste. In the last year, the food industry has faced headwinds in the form of global and national issues that have affected the supply of surplus food. These have included the war in Ukraine; global supply chain issues; labour and recruitment challenges...

Two Welsh artisan food businesses are collaborating to create new opportunities for their products and increase the health benefits for customers. Brecon-based Cradoc’s Savoury Biscuits is using rapeseed oil produced by Pembrokeshire Gold in Manorbier as part of its drive to lower the saturated fat content of its crackers. A premium product producer, Cradoc’s recipes are packed with wheat, oats, fresh vegetables and fruits, seeds, herbs, and spices. The crackers are sold online and at...

A selection of Welsh food and drink companies are heading to New York to attend the Speciality Food Association’s 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show later this month. Supported by the Welsh Government, representatives from the companies will be attending the largest speciality food trade event in America from the 25 th – 27 th June 2023. This is the second year running that the Welsh Government have taken a delegation to the event, which is...