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Producers from across the Welsh beer and spirits sectors have gathered to launch their respective strategies to improve sector collaboration and drive growth moving forward. Held at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay, the Welsh Beer Strategy and Welsh Spirits Strategy will help the drinks industry meet current challenges, including the cost of living crisis and spiralling energy, supply chain and raw material costs. The drinks industry remains integral to the Welsh economy, with a...

BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023 saw a record high for Welsh food and drink businesses as confirmed and potential sales reached £38 million, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The biennial event, which took place over two full days at the International Convention Centre (ICCW) in Newport, saw companies in the sector showcase their high-quality products to buyers and industry professionals from home and abroad. In total, 122 Welsh food and drink businesses took part in the...

Six appointments have been made to an industry board which aims to grow, promote and enhance the reputation of the Welsh food and drink sector. The members of the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board will engage with the businesses throughout the country and Welsh Government to help see continued growth as Welsh food and drink thrives both at home and abroad. The six appointments are: Professor David Lloyd, Chair of the Food and Drink...

Food and drink manufacturers and processing businesses in Wales can gain skills and knowledge on how to build practical plans in response to climate change and challenging Net Zero targets through a series of workshops held in January 2024. Managed by Food & Drink Skills Wales, a programme funded by Welsh Government and committed to working with the food and drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce; the free, tutor-led online training courses...

Children in schools across Wales have been enjoying a new School Activity Ideas Pack created by the newly formed Food & Drink Skills Wales project. The pack, which encourages pupils to examine environmental factors affecting our food chains, was launched as part of Wales Climate Week (December 4-8). This year’s Wales Climate Week focused on the theme of “fairness” in the context of climate change, examining its disproportionate effect on people and places. It has...

Traditionally, Christmas is a time when many employers in the food and drink industry take on temporary staff to help them with the busy festive period - and according to a new Wales-wide skills support programme, such opportunities can have longer-term benefits for all. Delivered by Menter a Busnes on behalf of the Welsh Government, Food & Drink Skills Wales works with the food and drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce to...

Welsh food and drink businesses are in Singapore to promote their first-class products. Organised by the Welsh Government, the Trade Development Visit to Singapore provides a platform to engage with potential partners, distributors, and buyers in the region. The visit aims to highlight Wales’ diverse range of high-quality products, including dairy, bakery and alcohol products. Importing about 90% of its food and drinks consumption, Singapore is a country with great potential for Welsh food and...

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to Singapore. Importing about 90% of its food and drinks consumption, Singapore is a country with great potential for Welsh food and drinks exports! Due to its strong relationship with the United Kingdom, and as being part of the Commonwealth, there is awareness of Welsh products and appreciation of British food and culture.

The Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Velfrey Vineyard are celebrating after joining a list of Welsh producers in seeing their products awarded protected status. Velfrey Vineyard has been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for its Velfrey NV Traditional Method Sparkling Brut and ‘Rhosyn’ 2021 Traditional Method Vintage Sparkling Brut Rosé wines. Based at The Old Point House in East Angle Bay, the Pembrokeshire Beach Food company has been given Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status...

A group of ‘Rising Stars’ from the Welsh food and drink industry put their products in the limelight at Wales’ premier food and drink event - BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023. Held at the International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport ( October 25-26 th 2023), BlasCymru/TasteWales brought together food and drink industry buyers, suppliers, and businesses eager to network and discover new products. The flagship Welsh Government event featured 120 Welsh food and...