September 2023 News and events

With less than 50 days to go industry professionals are being urged to secure their tickets for the upcoming BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023. Taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC Wales) in Newport on 25-26 October, the two-day flagship event is organised by Welsh Government’s Food Division under the Food and Drink Wales banner. The previous editions of this premier food and drink trade event have proved to be extremely successful in bringing together leading industry...

The trophy winners of the prestigious Golden Fork Awards 2023, a hallmark of culinary excellence, have been announced at an exclusive event to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of artisan producers. These awards are a testament to the dedication and expertise of these excellent producers who have consistently delivered exceptional 3-star products. With a strong showcase of food and drink in Wales, Hive Mind Mead & Co. Were proudly announced as the Golden Fork...

Exploring Nordic export opportunities is on the horizon for a group of Welsh food and drink producers as part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Visit to Norway and Denmark from 17 th to 22 nd September. The visit follows hard on the heels of the news that Wales grew its food and drink exports by 24.5% between 2021 and 2022, a bigger rise than the overall UK increase of 21.6%...

195 Welsh products have received awards from the world’s leading food and drink accreditation scheme. The Guild of Fine Food proudly announced the exceptional Welsh winners of the Great Taste Awards 2023 this August. These accolades celebrate the remarkable achievements of artisans in the realm of fine food and drink. In a global showcase of culinary excellence, the Great Taste Awards, the world's foremost food and drink accreditation scheme based exclusively on taste, unveiled the...

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Norway and Denmark. Having some of the highest GDPs per capita worldwide, the Nordics are a great market for quality, artisan and high-end products. Welsh food and drink businesses are known to be selling into these markets and report positive feedback.