2025 News and events

Welsh vineyards are eagerly preparing for Welsh Wine Week 2025, a celebration of the exceptional quality and diversity of wines produced in Wales. Now in its fifth year, Welsh Wine Week will take place from 30 May to 8 June. This week-long event will highlight the dedication and passion of Welsh vineyards, offering a variety of exciting activities and events from vineyard tours, tastings, meet the producer sessions, promotions, and celebrations for wine enthusiasts and...

A campaign to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the food and drink industry in Wales, and challenge perceptions of careers in this field has been launched. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is a Welsh Government funded programme committed to working with the food and drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce. It supports food and drink businesses with a focus on the Welsh...

The Welsh food and drink industry has made a significant impact recently at FHA, Food and Beverage, Singapore. Asia’s premier food and hospitality event featured a showcase of the best of Welsh produce, along with wider activities from the Culinary Association of Wales, resulting in substantial interest from buyers across the region. The event featured a range of exhibitors, including Dairy Partners and Morning Foods, with both flying the flag for Welsh products available in...

Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under Geographical Indication schemes Protections will guarantee these product’s characteristics, authenticity and origin against imitation while giving consumers confidence when buying This brings the total number of UK GIs to 97, protecting the best of British produce from all four nations and supporting businesses and growth under the Government’s Plan for Change Welsh gin, oysters and honey are to join the list of food and drink products...

Welsh Heather Honey has become the first honey in the UK to receive the coveted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, a legal designation that protects food and drink products from imitation and misuse. As a result, Welsh Heather Honey has joined the burgeoning family of food and drink products from Wales that, by virtue of their unique characteristics and location, receive protection under the *UK GI (Geographical Indication) Scheme. There are now 24 Welsh food...

Two Welsh producers have been named amongst the best in Britain, having picked up Gold Awards at the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025. Despite stiff competition from producers across the country, the Welsh companies celebrating are Radnor Hills for their Heartsease Farm Apple & Rhubarb sparkling water, and Golden Hooves for their Smoked Cheddar. In addition, Radnor Hills also picked up a Silver Award for their Heartsease Farm Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, while Golden...

The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is proud to announce the appointment of In the Welsh Wind and Kellanova as official programme ambassadors. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in fostering growth, development, and talent within the Welsh food and drink sector. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is dedicated to equipping individuals and businesses with the essential skills and...

Wales is set to host a significant inward trade mission later this month, welcoming meat and dairy buyers from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland and the Netherlands. This mission, organised by Welsh Government, aims to strengthen international trade relationships with European partners and showcase the exceptional quality of Welsh meat and dairy products. During their visit, the delegation will have the opportunity to meet with leading Welsh producers, tour processing facilities, and experience firsthand the...

A delegation of Welsh companies have recently visited Japan, as the industry continues to target opening new markets for its food and drink products. Foodex Japan is Asia’s largest food and drink exhibition, with the Welsh Government supporting the presence of a number of producers under the Cymru/Wales banner. The visit comes against a backdrop of wider events being held as part of ‘Wales and Japan 2025’, which is a year-long campaign by the Welsh...

Location: Online (Google Meet) Date: 23/04/25 Time: 9:30 am Sustainability Training for Food and Drink Companies This training course is proven to equip owners and managers from food and drink companies with the skills and know-how to build practical plans that respond to climate change and the nature crisis, and satisfy customer needs. As a result of new legislation coupled with significant market demand, buyers and consumers increasingly seek out products and brands with positive...