July 2026 News and events

Five successful applicants interested in pursuing a career in the food and drink industry were given a unique opportunity to gain an immersive insight into the sector from a commercial perspective at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. As part of the Welsh Government’s Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme, a group of aspiring industry professionals took part in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience within the Welsh Government Food Division’s prestigious...

30 Welsh suppliers supported to grow their businesses Bespoke training and development programme to cover key areas of retail Asda is teaming up with Food and Drink Wales to launch a Supplier Development Programme to help companies across the country upskill and grow their businesses. The initiative, announced this week at the Royal Welsh Show, will involve more than 30 local suppliers from across Wales, sharing insights on everything from compliance and marketing to product...

Innovation, investment, business support and new market opportunities are taking centre stage at this week's Royal Welsh Show, as the Welsh food and drink industry comes together for one of its busiest weeks of the year. Centred around the Food Hall, Business Lounge and International Pavilion, Welsh Government Food & Drink Wales is showcasing the quality, diversity and ambition of the sector, while providing businesses with access to specialist support, networking opportunities and expertise designed...

A new Dairy Sheep Cluster has been launched at the Royal Welsh Show, bringing together farmers, processors, retailers, academia and industry stakeholders to support the development of the Welsh sheep milk sector. The launch marks the next phase of work to establish a sustainable and commercially viable industry in Wales, building on market research and supply chain development commissioned by the Welsh Government. This work identified significant opportunities for growth, supported by increasing global demand...