News and events

Join us for this signature event, first launched in 2017 and held bi-ennial, bringing together producers, suppliers, buyers, and food industry professionals from across the world. Information for Welsh food and drink businesses This event is the flagship event in Wales. Showcase your products to leading industry buyers from retail and foodservice, network with key players in the food and drink industry, as well as discover innovative products and trends. To participate companies are required...

Recruitment is now underway to exhibit with the Welsh Government under the Cymru/Wales banner at Anuga, Cologne between 4 October - 8 October 2025. Deadline for receiving your application form is 11 July 2025. Find full details of the stand package and costs, and your application to exhibit on the stand.

Over 40 events have taken place across Wales as vineyards, wine lovers and industry leaders celebrated the growing success of the Welsh wine industry. From vineyard tours to tastings and trade events, Welsh Wine Week 2025 showcased the diversity, quality, and passion behind Welsh wine. Recent years have seen notable increases in the volume of wine being produced in Wales, along with a number of vineyards picking up international awards, as the industry targets significant...

Entrepreneurial excellence was in the spotlight during a major celebration of the nation’s thriving food and drink sector at the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025, held in Llandudno recently. Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the industry. Sponsored by Food & Drink Wales, the award celebrated individuals who are leading the way in Wales’ food and drink sector, and those who...

Pembrokeshire College, in collaboration with the Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship course. The initiative derives from discussions at the Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme Expert Group where skills gaps in this field were identified, and aims to meet the growing demand for skilled engineers in the...

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 the general public alike. Welsh Wine Week is organised by the Food & Drink Wales Drinks Cluster, part of the Welsh Government’s clustering...

Learn the basics of a Carbon Reduction Plan—what it is, why it matters, and how it can support your journey to Net Zero. Discover the benefits of setting and reviewing carbon targets annually, and how this process can drive continuous improvement. The session outlines the tailored support available through the pilot, helping you develop a clear, achievable plan aligned with your organisation’s goals. - Definition and purpose of a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) - Why...

Management of CIP SAVE THE DATE - 20 May 2025 This course gives detailed and practical training for Hygiene Managers and Technical personnel directly involved in the management of Cleaning in Place (CIP) systems. The course is designed to enable a technically qualified person with good understanding of open plant cleaning principles and chemistry to be competent in understanding and assessing cleaning in circuits and CIP sets. COURSE DETAILS: CIP – Introduction Benefits of CIP...

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...