February 2026 News and events

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...

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