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In 2017, Wales will be the host venue for the judging of the Welsh entries of the Great Taste Awards 2017. This will be the second time that the judging for the awards are held in Wales and will be a wonderful opportunity to promote the wealth of quality and innovative products produced in Wales. Announced today (Tuesday, 1 November) at the Great Taste Celebration event for the 2016 winners in Cardiff Bay the Cabinet...

Welsh food and drink companies are preparing to attend one of the world’s premier food exhibitions in Paris, Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL), from the 16 to 20 October 2016. The Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales will play host to 15 Welsh companies from across the sector, all looking to explore new markets, stay connected to trends and innovation and develop links with overseas buyers. This year a number of exhibitors will be launching...

New product aimed at combating frailty in the elderly to be launched Welsh food and drink producers will once again be at the fore of an important London exhibition, Food Matters Live, showcasing new products, the latest developments and proving once more that innovation and quality are at the heart of the food and drink revolution in Wales. The Welsh Government is supporting 12 companies to exhibit at Food Matters Live. Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet...

Welsh companies, Nimbus Foods and Dairy Partners Wales, have reported around £2 million extra business following Welsh Government support to help reach new markets abroad and increase the international recognition of quality Welsh food and drink. In 2015, Wales’ food and drink exports were worth over £264 million [i], and the Welsh Government’s Export Support programmes are making a real difference in helping firms to reach new markets across the world. The support available is...

Fourteen leading Welsh food and drink companies are preparing their goods to be part of the first Welsh food and drink trade visit to ‘the land of the maple leaf’. The visit to Toronto (26-30 September), which is supported by the Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales, will provide food and drink producers, ranging from brewers, bakers and meat processors, with an insight into the Canadian market and provide opportunities to meet national food and...

Fourteen leading Welsh food and drink companies are preparing their goods to be part of the first Welsh food and drink trade visit to ‘the land of the maple leaf’. The visit to Toronto (26-30 September), which is supported by the Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales, will provide food and drink producers, ranging from brewers, bakers and meat processors, with an insight into the Canadian market and provide opportunities to meet national food and...

Monmouthshire cider producer, Apple County Cider has plenty to celebrate after winning a coveted Great Taste Golden Fork award. The Great Taste Awards, referred to as the Oscars of the food world, were held in London last night and Apple County Cider scooped the Golden Fork from Wales award for the second consecutive year. Apple County Cider, winner of last year’s Golden Fork from Wales for its Vilberie Medium Dry cider, has this year been...

Monmouthshire cider producer, Apple County Cider has plenty to celebrate after winning a coveted Great Taste Golden Fork award. The Great Taste Awards, referred to as the Oscars of the food world, were held in London last night and Apple County Cider scooped the Golden Fork from Wales award for the second consecutive year. Apple County Cider, winner of last year’s Golden Fork from Wales for its Vilberie Medium Dry cider, has this year been...

Welsh food and drink companies are hoping for further success when they attend the Speciality and Fine Food Fair, the UK’s leading showcase event of fine food and drink in London from the 4 to 6 September 2016. The shortlist of Great Taste 2016 winners has just been announced and several of the Welsh winners will be exhibiting at the fair, all looking to build relationships and boost their opportunities of securing new sales. This...

Welsh Food and Drink companies will build on their success when they attend the Speciality and Fine Food Fair, the UK’s leading showcase event of Fine Food and Drink in London from the 4-6 September 2016. The Great Taste 2016 winners have been announced, as part of the Speciality and Fine Food Fair. A selection of the Welsh winners will be exhibiting and will take centre stage at the event, as they build their high-end...