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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...

Welsh plant-based food producer Do Goodly Dips has secured its first national listing with a major retailer just a year after its launch. Do Goodly Dips are now available in 60 Morrisons stores in Wales and the South West of England, and nation-wide through online supermarket Ocado. The Cross Hands-based company is the result of a collaboration between friends Richard Abbey and Scott Davies. Richard said, “Scott is a very accomplished chef, who has worked...

Although it was released only six months ago, the world recipe book which celebrates the diversity of food in the Welsh Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community, ‘The Melting Pot’ by Maggie Ogunbanwo, has been nominated for a prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award in the migrant category for 2022. Founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau of Spain, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards honour the best food and wine books, printed or digital, as well...

Earlier this summer, it was announced that Cardiff had been awarded Silver Sustainable Food Places status, becoming the first place in Wales and one of only six places in the UK to achieve the prestigious accolade, recognising the city’s pioneering work in promoting healthy and sustainable food. The work in Cardiff is co-ordinated by Food Cardiff, the city’s rapidly growing food partnership which has evolved into a dynamic, strong and inclusive network of good food...

Rural Affairs and North Wales Minister, Lesley Griffiths has visited the Food Technology Centre in Llangefni to hear how their work has helped create hundreds of new jobs in the Welsh food and drink industry.

The importance of mental health and how to help those who are struggling has been highlighted at a webinar hosted by Cywain for food and drink producers.

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has congratulated Gower Salt Marsh Lamb as it becomes the first new product to be awarded UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) Status, the highly sought after award, which will give the Welsh delicacy international protection.

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths said the Welsh Government’s new Food and Drink Retail Plan aims to help more businesses achieve the success of companies such as Authentic Curries and World Foods in getting their products on the shelves of major retailers.

Shoppers at SPAR stores are in for a treat next month when Welsh Food Fortnight (August 5th – 18th) takes off!

Bodnant Welsh Food has been named Wales Regional Winner of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2021, for transforming its business which is a real asset to the community of north Wales.