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“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...

A celebration of all things Welsh food and drink was held today [March 1] to mark St. David’s Day, as people were urged to ‘Make it Welsh’ and enjoy the wonderful produce available from their own doorstep. Featuring free tasters, pop-up stalls from leading Welsh brands, musical accompaniment from a local choir, as well as a guest appearance from a former Wales international rugby player, the event held at one of Tesco’s flagship Welsh stores...

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Kellanova proudly joined forces with Bryn Tirion Hall School to raise awareness and inspire students about the exciting career opportunities within the food and drink industry. The aim was to open doors for all young people, including those with additional learning needs, and highlight the variety of career paths available through apprenticeships. During this initiative, Kellanova’s Darryl Taylor, Maintenance Manager and Clare Doran, HR Manager engaged with the pupils...

Welsh food and drink companies are set to make a significant impact at Gulfood, one of the world’s largest food and drink exhibitions, taking place in Dubai later this month. Gulfood 2025 is a five-day event that takes place from 17-21 February 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It is set to host a record 5,500+ exhibitors from over 190 countries, unveiling new business opportunities, meeting with suppliers, sampling new food products, and assisting...

Identifying, understanding and mitigating risks are all on the menu at an upcoming conference for Welsh food and drink producers. The conference, hosted by the Food & Drink Wales Scale Up Programme, takes place on 6th February in Swansea, at Amgueddfa Cymru’s National Waterfront Museum. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies commented, “Wales produces some of the best food in the world, and our producers have shown...

The Food & Drink Skills Wales | Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru programme has offered pupils from three schools in South Wales the opportunity to experience the culinary artistry of the food and drink world at the Welsh International Culinary Championship 2025, held at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC), Newport. Students were given the opportunity to experience the buzz of the Welsh International Culinary Championship as the contestants battled their way through this major...

One of Wales' premier wine producers, White Castle Vineyard, has unveiled a new chapter in its history. For the first time the vineyard has harvested and processed its grapes onsite in a newly established winery using state-of-the-art equipment, paving the way for a future of increased wine production within Wales. The exciting development is the culmination of years of planning and investment in the latest technology, aimed at improving both the quality and quantity of...

A Cwmbran Artisan Patisserie aims to celebrate its 20th birthday by implementing a range of sustainable baking practices on their journey to a low-carbon future. Sustainability is a top priority of Sian and Ian Hindle who founded La Creme Patisserie in 2005. Now, with the duo’s children holding key positions within the company, the family business has committed to taking steps to reduce their company’s carbon emissions, with the aim to become a net zero...

The Wales Food and Drink Awards are back for 2025 and are now open for entries and nominations. Each year these national awards recognise and honour the outstanding contributions and achievements within the Welsh Food and Drink industry. As we enter our fourth year, we look forward to once again championing the success of Welsh food and drink producers, big and small from every corner of Wales. The awards reflect the diversity of this exciting...

Over 165 primary schools across Wales have been enjoying a new School Activity Ideas Pack created by the Welsh Government funded programme; Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food & Drink Skills Wales. The pack, which encourages pupils to consider environmental factors affecting our food chains, was launched as part of Wales Climate Week (November 11 - 15). This year’s Wales Climate Week focused on the theme of “adaptation” in the context of climate change...