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Welsh Government are pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at FHA, Food and Beverage Singapore 2026. The show will take place between 21-24 April 2026 at Singapore Expo. Please note, the exhibition ProWine Singapore, part of the ProWein World Series of leading wines and spirits trade fairs, the 6th edition, is also taking place at the same time and venue. Applications are now open if you would like to take a space on the...

Welsh Government would like to invite Welsh Food and Drink companies to exhibit with us at Foodex Japan, 10-13 March 2026. Foodex, Japan is the ultimate platform for business, trade, networking, and innovation, attracting industry leaders and professionals from across the globe. The cost to exhibit has been subsidised by Welsh Government. By participating you will benefit from: A cost effective means of visiting the market Have a presence under the Cymru Wales brand alongside...

Welsh Government support via Cywain Accelerator Programme is driving trade-ready start-ups toward new markets Wales’ newest food and drink businesses are making their mark with products that fuse craft, creativity and commercial ambition. Many of these were on display in October 2025 at Blas Cymru / Taste Wales, where buyers from across the world visited a fantastic platform for these emerging brands to tell their story and secure orders. From bold new drinks to smart...

Food and drink manufacturers are invited to join the Scale Up Programme at the Scale Up Briefings & Advisor Clinics, featuring: Insights from Welsh food & drink innovators Making Tax Digital update from Azets 1:1 Scale Up advisor clinics Networking & lunch Register: 10 February – Bodnant Welsh Food, Conwy - CLOSED Register: 13 February – Tiny Rebel Brewery, Newport Register: 17 February – Food Centre Wales, Horeb - CLOSED

Are you a grower facing rising input costs, climate pressure or crop losses? Join us for a practical, solutions-focused workshop exploring how natural products, biodiversity and integrated pest management can support more resilient food production. Hear from researchers and sector experts working on real-world alternatives to high-impact inputs. 📍 Awen Institute, Singleton Campus, Swansea University 📅 30 January 2026 | Swansea | 9.30am–2.45pm Book your place today using this form.

Wales will put its world‑class food and drink sector centre stage at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, taking place in Dubai from 26–30 January 2026. This year is its biggest delegation to date, with 19 companies representing the diverse range of Welsh products currently being exported to the region. Supported by the Welsh Government, there will be a mixture of established exporters and those new to the market, all...

Welsh food and drink producers have triumphed at two prestigious competitions, showcasing the outstanding quality and craftsmanship that make Welsh produce among the best in the world. The Welsh Vineyards Association (WVA) recently hosted their Welsh Wine Awards 2025 at Llanerch Vineyard, bringing together nearly 60 wines from across Wales. The judging panel, led by renowned wine expert Oz Clarke, praised the confidence and character of Welsh wines, comparing their rise to some of the...

Blas Cymru / Taste Wales 2025 has delivered exceptional results for the food and drink industry in Wales, with businesses reporting sales and business opportunities worth over £45 million generated during the event. Organised by Welsh Government, the biennial showcase brought together more than 150 food and drink producers from Wales, presenting over 200 new product ranges with 3,000 new products. The event served as a platform for innovation and growth, reinforcing Wales’ reputation for...

Welsh Coffee Co has officially achieved full B Corp certification, becoming the twelfth Welsh food and drink producer to meet the rigorous global standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency set by B Lab. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to using business as a force for good, balancing profit with purpose and embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations. Founded in 2011 by Huw Williams, Welsh Coffee Co is a speciality...