Events

This year's Welsh Food & Drink Insight Programme Annual Conference 2024, "From Challenge to Success", is taking place between 12-13 and 19-20 March . The Conference will feature keynote speakers from renowned global leaders in market and consumer insights discussing topics such as the economy, skills, retail, out of home, and new product development. Explore how Welsh Food & Drink businesses have successfully navigate d business challenges, with panel discussions and case studies. This event...

In February and March, ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre are hosting a series of workshops that will give an overview of a number of key food safety topics for Welsh food and drink businesses. The events will be held at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Llandaff Campus. These sessions will focus on the key requirements detailed in BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 but the same principles can be applied to any food and drink manufacturing site...

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Singapore. Importing about 90% of its food and drinks consumption, Singapore is a country with great potential for Welsh food and drinks exports! Due to its strong relationship with the United Kingdom, and as being part of the Commonwealth, there is awareness of Welsh products and appreciation of British food and culture.

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Norway and Denmark. Having some of the highest GDPs per capita worldwide, the Nordics are a great market for quality, artisan and high-end products. Welsh food and drink businesses are known to be selling into these markets and report positive feedback.

Grow your knowledge! If you prefer not to commit extensive time or financial resources to a full module and are seeking a taste of postgraduate learning or knowledge in a specific topic, we offer a wide range of "microcredentials" which are drawn from a selection of our postgraduate modules. The courses below are arranged in sets of four. You can choose any of our microcredentials in any order you like but please bear in mind...

Release Date: 2023 Lead Organisation: Aberystwyth University Available to buy now! Free if you are based in Wales Unlocking the Potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Empowering Future Growers and Innovators Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an innovative and technology-driven method of food production that empowers growers, food producers, and agri-tech businesses to optimise growing conditions and efficiently utilise resources. CEA holds great potential in enhancing business resilience and food security, particularly in the face of...

The awards celebrate the best food and drink producers in Wales and the contribution they make to the Welsh economy. For its second year, and to reflect the pan Wales nature of the sector, the Wales Food and Drink Awards will be held in Llandudno at Venue Cymru, on the 18 th of May 2023. In addition to its new location, the 2023 awards are delighted to welcome its new chair of judges, Bob Clark...

Recruitment is now underway to exhibit with the Welsh Government under the Food and Drink Wales banner at NEC, Birmingham 24 – 26 April 2023. Please note the deadline for receiving your application form is 30th January 2023. Click below for full details of the stand package and costs and for your application form to exhibit on the stand.

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to France. Following the success of Welsh Government’s participation in SIAL 2022, there is a great potential for Welsh Food and Drinks companies to export to France. France is the second largest export market for Welsh Food and Drink, with the value reaching £100m in 2021, up from £72m the prior year. The highest value export category was Meat and Meat Products...

Miller Research is working with the Welsh Government to test and gain insights on a newly developed ‘systems map’ for the Welsh food system. Once finalised, this map will provide a solid foundation for shaping the future of food policy in Wales. Specifically, this map will help to inform the development of the Community Food Strategy in Wales – which aims to encourage the production and supply of locally-sourced food in Wales. To test the...