2023 News and events

Later this week, Welsh vineyards and wine producers will be welcoming guests from Wales and beyond to taste what its flourishing wine sector has to offer during the annual Welsh Wine Week. Now in its third year and taking place from the 2nd to 11th June, events, guided tours and promotions will be held to give wine lovers the chance to discover Wales’ picturesque vineyards and sample the wide range of award-winning wines.

Release Date: 2023 Lead Organisation: Aberystwyth University Available to buy now! Free if you are based in Wales Unlocking the Potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Empowering Future Growers and Innovators Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an innovative and technology-driven method of food production that empowers growers, food producers, and agri-tech businesses to optimise growing conditions and efficiently utilise resources. CEA holds great potential in enhancing business resilience and food security, particularly in the face of...

Grow your knowledge! If you prefer not to commit extensive time or financial resources to a full module and are seeking a taste of postgraduate learning or knowledge in a specific topic, we offer a wide range of "microcredentials" which are drawn from a selection of our postgraduate modules. The courses below are arranged in sets of four. You can choose any of our microcredentials in any order you like but please bear in mind...

The relationship between Wales and Ukraine has got even sweeter with the launch of a new honey that encapsulates the essence of both countries. Wainwright’s Ukranian Sunflower honey is the result of a collaboration between Ceredigion-based Wainwright’s Bee Farm and Ukrainian producer Honey Brothers. The honey is being sold at Marks and Spencer stores on Merseyside in time for next week’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. And...

Supported by Welsh Government, Welsh food and drink companies have come together to put Wales on the map, celebrating the quality and uniqueness of Welsh products at a 3 day sampling event at leading supermarket chain Lulu, Qatar. From 28th - 30th April, Welsh food and drink brands will be available to sample at Lulu's flagship store on The Pearl Island, as part of a retail activation activity, promoting Welsh produce and giving businesses the...

Supported by Welsh Government, Welsh food and drink companies have come together to put Wales on the map, whilst securing product listings at leading Middle Eastern supermarket chain, Choithrams. From 12th May, Welsh food and drink brands will be on sale across 9 Choithrams stores in the United Arab Emirates as part of a retail activation activity, promoting Welsh produce and giving businesses the opportunity to trade and make connections in the Middle East. 11...

During the past month the Welsh Government’s St David’s Day 2023 #CaruCymruCaruBlas / #LoveWalesLoveTaste campaign has achieved record numbers, with a greater number of impactful impressions, stronger links with the retail and hospitality sectors, and increased consumer awareness. Established in 2020 by the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Programme, working in collaboration with the industry, the campaign aims to encourage consumers to celebrate and show their love for Welsh food and drink...

Some of Wales’ finest food and drink companies are preparing to attend Food & Drink Expo at Birmingham’s NEC later this month. Food & Drink Expo helps companies find a route to the UK food and drink market, with hundreds of companies showcasing their exceptional products. Over 25,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors will attend the three-day event which takes place from 24-26 April 2023. Supported by the Welsh Government, nine companies will be part of...

Lesley Griffiths, Welsh Government Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd visited Grŵp Llandrillo Menai on 19 April to celebrate the announcement of a partnership between Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and AMRC Cymru, aimed at transforming the rural economy by developing skills and exploring new technologies for the agri-food sector. This partnership is linked to the Glynllifon Rural Economy Hub, whose purpose is to create a world-class agri-food workforce with the highest levels of...

A selection of Welsh food and drink companies are hoping to strengthen and build ties with prospective partners and investors as they visit Paris, France next week. As part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Visit to the region from 24-27 April 2023, seven food and drink companies will be given the opportunity to showcase their products to a host of distributors and retail buyers, all looking to secure new business...