2026 News and events

The Welsh Government has launched a national campaign to help bring together every part of its food system, from the farmers, growers and fishers who produce food from Welsh land and waters to the manufacturers, retailers, communities and families who buy, cook and share it. 'Rooted in Wales' is a call to collective action: a recognition of the relationship Wales has with its food system and creating lasting change where everyone has their part to...

Seven Welsh food and drink businesses will travel to Dublin from 23–25 March as part of a focused export trade visit aimed at securing new retail and foodservice listings in Ireland. The delegation, specialising in bakery and chocolate, will meet senior buyers from leading Irish and international organisations including Musgrave Group (SuperValu, Donnybrook Fair), Tesco Ireland, Marks & Spencer Ireland, Sysco Ireland and Aramark. Ireland remains a key near-market for Welsh producers, offering strong cultural...

The Tasty Careers Schools Challenge 2026, an exciting competition designed to spark creativity and teamwork among pupils across Wales, has once again showcased the incredible talent and innovation of young people in the food and drink sector. The Tasty Careers School Challenge, delivered by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) Wales in partnership with Welsh Government Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme and Careers Wales, aims...

Food & Drink Wales will bring the very best of Welsh food and drink to the heart of London with a special consumer showcase at the iconic Spitalfields Market over St David’s Day weekend, taking place on Saturday February 28 th - Sunday March 1 st. Set within one of London’s most historic food destinations, the market will feature a dozen Welsh food and drink producers, and will celebrate Wales’ position as modern food nation...

Welsh Government support via Cywain Accelerator Programme is driving trade-ready start-ups toward new markets Wales’ newest food and drink businesses are making their mark with products that fuse craft, creativity and commercial ambition. Many of these were on display in October 2025 at Blas Cymru / Taste Wales, where buyers from across the world visited a fantastic platform for these emerging brands to tell their story and secure orders. From bold new drinks to smart...

Welsh Government are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at FHA, Food and Beverage Singapore 2026. The show will take place between 21-24 April 2026 at Singapore Expo. Please note, the exhibition ProWine Singapore, part of the ProWein World Series of leading wines and spirits trade fairs, the 6th edition, is also taking place at the same time and venue. Applications are now open if you would like to take a space on the...

Food and drink manufacturers are invited to join the Scale Up Programme at the Scale Up Briefings & Advisor Clinics, featuring: Insights from Welsh food & drink innovators Making Tax Digital update from Azets 1:1 Scale Up advisor clinics Networking & lunch Register: 10 February – Bodnant Welsh Food, Conwy - CLOSED Register: 13 February – Tiny Rebel Brewery, Newport Register: 17 February – Food Centre Wales, Horeb - CLOSED

Wales will put its world‑class food and drink sector centre stage at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, taking place in Dubai from 26–30 January 2026. This year is its biggest delegation to date, with 19 companies representing the diverse range of Welsh products currently being exported to the region. Supported by the Welsh Government, there will be a mixture of established exporters and those new to the market, all...

Are you a grower facing rising input costs, climate pressure or crop losses? Join us for a practical, solutions-focused workshop exploring how natural products, biodiversity and integrated pest management can support more resilient food production. Hear from researchers and sector experts working on real-world alternatives to high-impact inputs. 📍 Awen Institute, Singleton Campus, Swansea University 📅 30 January 2026 | Swansea | 9.30am–2.45pm Book your place today using this form.