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A group of Welsh whisky producers have come together to launch a new campaign which encourages restaurants in Wales to feature more GI (Geographical Indication) protected products. The five Single Malt Welsh Whisky PGI producers - Penderyn, Aber Falls, Dà Mhìle, In the Welsh Wind and Coles collectively hold UK GI status, which recognises them nationally and internationally as producing a quality product with a distinctive style. The new campaign is backed by Welsh Government...

When: Thursday 24 October 2024 Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno What: Organised by Food & Drink Wales, Blas Cymru / Taste Wales Conference, Exhibition & Networking event 2024 Next week will see the highly anticipated inaugural Blas Cymru / Taste Wales conference held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Organised by Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales division, the conference theme is ‘Bridges to Success’ and will feature a dynamic mix of practical seminars, industry workshops, expert panels...

Seafood lovers are in for a treat during the upcoming Welsh Seafood Week (14th—18th October 2024), which celebrates the harvest of the sea. Fishmongers and retailers selling Welsh seafood will feature special displays and promote #WelshSeafood to customers in-store and online, highlighting the quality and diversity of the catch from around Wales’ coastline. Also, using the hashtags #BwydMôrCymru #WelshSeafood, fishermen and those in the wider seafood sector will encourage people to seek and enjoy Welsh...

A group of newby food and drink producers will have the opportunity to put their trading skills to the test when they set out their stalls at the Mid Wales Autumn Fayre. The event (October 5th and 6th) at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd will feature an array of activities, including crafts, music, vintage vehicles, cooking demonstrations, and food and drink. The showground’s famous Food Hall will be filled with fantastic food and drink...

A fund to support new food and feed start-ups has been launched by biosciences innovation and enterprise campus AberInnovation as it celebrates its fourth anniversary at an event on 24 th September 2024. Legacy Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (LEAP), which will be funded by the Dick Lawes Legacy Fund, will support initiatives aiming to help aspiring entrepreneurs. Dick Lawes was a visionary entrepreneur who left a lasting impact on the dairy industry, founding Volac and L.E...

The Welsh Government remains committed to collaborating with businesses to achieve its aim of creating one of the most sustainable food and drink supply chains in the world. To further this goal, the Welsh Government Food & Drink Wales Sustainability Cluster has announced a series of breakfast meetings that will take place across Wales over the coming months. Bringing businesses and experts together, the meetings offer a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people, forge...

Black Mountains Smokery is celebrating after winning one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious awards. The Great Taste Awards, referred to as the Oscars of the food world, saw the Crickhowell based company’s Smoked Duck Breast taking the Golden Fork from Wales award. In another victory for Wales, Dà Mhìle Distillery’s Absinthe from Ceredigion, also earned the Nigel Barden Heritage Award for highlighting traditional production methods and heritage. Organised by the Guild of...

An identification initiative launched to raise the profile of Welsh sea bass is providing a financial boost for Welsh fishermen and fish wholesalers. Prized for its quality and flavour, sea bass is one of the main fin fish species caught around the Welsh coast, and in 2022, some 53 tonnes of bass were landed in Wales. Launched as a trial in 2023, the #WelshSeafood tagged sea bass pilot scheme saw fishermen begin tagging their responsibly...

The Great Taste Awards 2024 has once again highlighted the exceptional quality of Welsh food and drink, with numerous producers being recognised for their outstanding products. In a remarkable showcase of culinary prowess, Welsh producers have been honoured with a remarkable 149 awards, with 97 products achieving 1-star, 45 receiving 2-stars and 7 earning the gold stamp of approval with 3-stars. The awards come following recent statistics showing the food and drink industry in Wales...

Over 20 brewers from across Wales have tapped into the latest innovations and best practice from the UK’s leading provider of brewing and analysis services, allowing them to grow and develop their businesses. Brewing Skills Development is a course recently offered to brewers by the Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food & Drink Skills Wales programme and the Food & Drink Wales Drinks Cluster on behalf of the Welsh Government and delivered by industry...