A group of ‘Rising Stars’ from the Welsh food and drink industry had the opportunity to put their products in the limelight at Wales’ premier food and drink event - BlasCymru / TasteWales 2021. The industry-wide showcase was held at the International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport (October 27-28th). BlasCymru/TasteWales featured over 100 Welsh food and drink businesses who took the opportunity to showcase more than 200 new products to...
National Geographic Traveller (UK) teams up with Food & Drink Wales
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Food & Drink Wales to launch a new multi-stage initiative designed to showcase the country as a culinary destination. The project is centred around a new 52-page food-focused guide to Wales, which was sponsored by Food & Drink Wales and distributed with the October edition of National Geographic Traveller — the first time a culinary guide has been distributed with the magazine in its 10-year history. The...
£185m boost to the Welsh food and drink industry from Project HELIX
The news comes on the second day of the return of Wales’ major food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, which is taking place in Newport. Project HELIX, which began in 2016, is a pan-Wales initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, a partnership of three food centres based in Anglesey, Ceredigion and Cardiff. It supports Welsh companies to develop innovative products from concept, design, development and manufacture, through to the consumer’s shopping basket, helping businesses grow and...
200-plus new Welsh food and drink products as major event returns
The number of products developed during what has been an incredibly challenging year is clear proof of the resilience and innovation within the sector in Wales. The event is taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC Wales) in Newport and provides a crucial platform for producers from across Wales to show their products to trade buyers from retail, foodservice and export consolidators from across the UK. A virtual meet is also being arranged with...
NEW WOMEN IN WELSH FISHERIES GROUP LAUNCHED ON A WAVE OF SUPPORT
A new group that brings together women from across the fishing industry in Wales and highlights their important contribution across the sector has been launched on a wave of support. Women In Welsh Fisheries (WIWF) was initially established as a vehicle to enable women from within the fishing industry to meet (currently virtually), share experiences, and raise awareness of their work and lives within a safe and supportive forum. The initiative is facilitated by the...
Pembrokeshire Lamb comes out on top at the Great Taste Awards
Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd has received the highest accolade in the Great Taste Golden Fork awards 2021. From the eleven Welsh products that received the top honour of 3 gold stars in the Great Taste awards 2021, the Golden Fork from Wales was awarded to Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd for their Hogget Shoulder. Pembrokeshire Lamb produce lamb, hogget and mutton on their small family farm in North Pembrokeshire. Steve and Kara Lewis set up the company in...
Wales to showcase its egg-cellent food & drink to the World
There are less than two weeks until the return of Wales’ largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru / TasteWales. Over two days, businesses from across Wales will have a fantastic opportunity to showcase their produce to buyers and industry experts from around the globe, helping open new markets and build trade relationships. Previous shows have generated significant new business deals and confirmed sales for Welsh producers. Organised by Food and Drink Wales, the Welsh...
Welsh products honoured for their Great Taste
Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its stars of 2021, and a host of delicious Welsh food and drink products have been stamped with a gold seal of approval. An exceptional 270 Welsh products, ranging from small independent artisan producers to large scale distributors, have been successful at the awards, with 190 products achieving 1-star, 69 receiving 2-stars and 11 earning the gold stamp of approval with 3-stars. Every...
Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson to experience a Taste of Wales
Event sets the scene for future-proofing the Welsh food and drink industry for future generations. Next month sees the return of Wales’ largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, bringing together producers, buyers, and food industry professionals to showcase world-class produce and help open new markets and trade relationships. The signature event will be one of the first in the Welsh industry calendar to safely welcome back attendees and see buyers heading to the International...
Welsh food and drink companies seeking to enter new Gulf markets
Looking to build on the investment already made in the Middle East region over recent years, the latest Welsh Government virtual trade development visit is covering not just one country but four, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. As part of the Welsh Government’s strategy for the food and drink sector to develop and access new markets in new ways overseas, this is the first Welsh food and drink trade development visit in the Middle...