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Welsh Heather Honey has become the first honey in the UK to receive the coveted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, a legal designation that protects food and drink products from imitation and misuse. As a result, Welsh Heather Honey has joined the burgeoning family of food and drink products from Wales that, by virtue of their unique characteristics and location, receive protection under the *UK GI (Geographical Indication) Scheme. There are now 24 Welsh food...

Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under Geographical Indication schemes Protections will guarantee these product’s characteristics, authenticity and origin against imitation while giving consumers confidence when buying This brings the total number of UK GIs to 97, protecting the best of British produce from all four nations and supporting businesses and growth under the Government’s Plan for Change Welsh gin, oysters and honey are to join the list of food and drink products...

Two Welsh producers have been named amongst the best in Britain, having picked up Gold Awards at the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025. Despite stiff competition from producers across the country, the Welsh companies celebrating are Radnor Hills for their Heartsease Farm Apple & Rhubarb sparkling water, and Golden Hooves for their Smoked Cheddar. In addition, Radnor Hills also picked up a Silver Award for their Heartsease Farm Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, while Golden...

The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is proud to announce the appointment of In the Welsh Wind and Kellanova as official programme ambassadors. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in fostering growth, development, and talent within the Welsh food and drink sector. The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme is dedicated to equipping individuals and businesses with the essential skills and...

Wales is set to host a significant inward trade mission later this month, welcoming meat and dairy buyers from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland and the Netherlands. This mission, organised by Welsh Government, aims to strengthen international trade relationships with European partners and showcase the exceptional quality of Welsh meat and dairy products. During their visit, the delegation will have the opportunity to meet with leading Welsh producers, tour processing facilities, and experience firsthand the...

A delegation of Welsh companies have recently visited Japan, as the industry continues to target opening new markets for its food and drink products. Foodex Japan is Asia’s largest food and drink exhibition, with the Welsh Government supporting the presence of a number of producers under the Cymru/Wales banner. The visit comes against a backdrop of wider events being held as part of ‘Wales and Japan 2025’, which is a year-long campaign by the Welsh...

Welsh food and drink businesses made a strong impression at Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest food and drink trade show, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates this February. Led by the Welsh Government’s Food Division, a delegation of 15 companies showcased the very best of Welsh produce, securing new international customers and expanding their global reach. Welsh exhibitors were present across two key areas, the World Food Hall and the Dairy Hall. Exhibiting in the...

Leading supermarket brand Tesco, and many of its Welsh suppliers, are working with the Welsh Government on an innovative programme to help food and drink businesses reduce their carbon footprint and to grow sustainably. The groundbreaking collaboration between government, businesses and retailers is making great strides towards reaching net zero in the food and drink industry. The initiative is supported by over a hundred Welsh food and drink companies, including household names such as Authentic...

Welsh food and drink producers are gearing up for one of the UK’s most important trade events, the Northern Restaurant & Bar Show ( March 11 & 12, 2025 ). Northern Restaurant & Bar 2025 (NRB25) is the north of England’s leading hospitality trade event, and the Welsh contingent includes products as diverse as Welsh Cured Salt Beef and Flavoured Vodka – all hoping to catch the eye of the hospitality industry audience. Held at...

“To develop innovation within the agricultural and food sectors, incorporating new technologies on-farm or throughout wider agri-food supply chain including manufacturing and production.” Welsh Government has challenged businesses to help develop the Agriculture and Food Supply chain in Wales by teaming up with the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence based in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales. They have awarded businesses £603,000 in Research and Development contracts, to develop innovation within...