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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...

Delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Food & Drink Skills Wales are offering a series of online workshops for food and drink manufacturing and processing businesses with a focus on decarbonisation and moving towards net zero. These will be delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Workshop Overview This workshop will look at heat decarbonisation technologies and will encourage you to consider reviewing and implementing procedures for energy efficiency, servicing your equipment and how to implement preventative maintenance...

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...

Delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Food & Drink Skills Wales are offering a series of online workshops for food and drink manufacturing and processing businesses with a focus on decarbonisation and moving towards net zero. These will be delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Workshop Overview This workshop will look at renewable energy generation, how much electricity you are currently using and monitoring your electricity consumption. Topics covered include: Solar PV Wind Turbines Battery Storage Hydro...

Are you looking to develop and launch successful new or reformulated products which satisfy consumer demands, are financially viable, meet food safety standards, and comply with the latest food information regulations? If so, ZERO2FIVE’s series of New Product Development Workshops will take you through the entire Stage Gate approach to new product development from concept through to launch. These introductory level sessions are targeted towards early-stage businesses and start-ups. Building a Brief - Thursday 10...

Delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Food & Drink Skills Wales are offering a series of online workshops for food and drink manufacturing and processing businesses with a focus on decarbonisation and moving towards net zero. These will be delivered by Mabbett & Associates. Workshop Overview This workshop will look at energy saving options, how to implement them and the risks and challenges to be aware of. Topics covered include: Electrical Efficiency in Processes Equipment Building...

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...

Delivered by the Academy of Cheese on behalf of Food & Drink Skills Wales and the Fine Food Cluster; the Cheese Grading Course is for those who are seeking a better understanding of fundamental principles and to perfect skills within cheese grading. The course will be presented by Katy Fenwick, Education Project Manager at Academy of Cheese; a specialist in cheese education, dairy science, technology, cheese making and affinage. Subjects Covered: Using the Academy of...

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...