The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Pete Robertson to the role of Acting Director of FDF Cymru.
Magor brewery expands its efforts to support the emergency services and wider local community
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I and their Magor Brewery are supporting the local healthcare community by producing hand sanitiser and disinfectant, which is being packaged and distributed to the local health services.
Cywain map points shoppers to Welsh food & drink
A new tool has been launched by Cywain to help shoppers confined by the coronavirus pandemic to access fantastic Welsh food and drink at the click of a button.
Collaborative spirit sees Welsh distillers team up against Coronavirus
Welsh gin distilleries have produced and given away more than 200,000 bottles of desperately needed hand sanitiser to frontline services, essential workers and community care providers since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
First food boxes delivered to the homes of people shielding from coronavirus
The first food boxes are being delivered to the doorsteps of people who are adopting strict shielding measures to protect themselves from coronavirus.
New £500 million Economic Resilience Fund launched for Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced a new £500 million fund to provide extra support to the Welsh economy, businesses and charities experiencing a sharp drop in trading as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Support your local businesses
Pembrokeshire County Council is urging the public to support local businesses during the current coronavirus outbreak.
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
From 25 March 2020, businesses will be able to apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. This joint initiative between the government and Companies House will mean businesses can prioritise managing the impact of Coronavirus. There are approximately 4.3 million businesses on the Companies House register, and all companies must submit their accounts and reports each year. Under normal circumstances, companies that file accounts late are issued with an automatic penalty. As part...
Markets’ Association calls for urgent and detailed help from the Chancellor
“Markets & Traders fearful for the future” The body that represents markets across the UK is calling for urgent and detailed action from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Draft Proposals: 2023 salt reduction targets
Work on salt reduction began in the UK in 2004 following advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) that recommended population average salt intakes should be reduced to 6g per day to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and hence cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas.