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Everything FareShare Cymru does serves to fight hunger, and tackle food waste. FareShare Cymru's mission is to partner with the food and drink industry to help prevent commercially unviable food from becoming food waste. In the last year, the food industry has faced headwinds in the form of global and national issues that have affected the supply of surplus food. These have included the war in Ukraine; global supply chain issues; labour and recruitment challenges...

A selection of Welsh food and drink companies are heading to New York to attend the Speciality Food Association’s 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show later this month. Supported by the Welsh Government, representatives from the companies will be attending the largest speciality food trade event in America from the 25 th – 27 th June 2023. This is the second year running that the Welsh Government have taken a delegation to the event, which is...

Grow your knowledge! If you prefer not to commit extensive time or financial resources to a full module and are seeking a taste of postgraduate learning or knowledge in a specific topic, we offer a wide range of "microcredentials" which are drawn from a selection of our postgraduate modules. The courses below are arranged in sets of four. You can choose any of our microcredentials in any order you like but please bear in mind...

Release Date: 2023 Lead Organisation: Aberystwyth University Available to buy now! Free if you are based in Wales Unlocking the Potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Empowering Future Growers and Innovators Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an innovative and technology-driven method of food production that empowers growers, food producers, and agri-tech businesses to optimise growing conditions and efficiently utilise resources. CEA holds great potential in enhancing business resilience and food security, particularly in the face of...

Later this week, Welsh vineyards and wine producers will be welcoming guests from Wales and beyond to taste what its flourishing wine sector has to offer during the annual Welsh Wine Week. Now in its third year and taking place from the 2nd to 11th June, events, guided tours and promotions will be held to give wine lovers the chance to discover Wales’ picturesque vineyards and sample the wide range of award-winning wines.

The awards celebrate the best food and drink producers in Wales and the contribution they make to the Welsh economy. For its second year, and to reflect the pan Wales nature of the sector, the Wales Food and Drink Awards will be held in Llandudno at Venue Cymru, on the 18 th of May 2023. In addition to its new location, the 2023 awards are delighted to welcome its new chair of judges, Bob Clark...

The relationship between Wales and Ukraine has got even sweeter with the launch of a new honey that encapsulates the essence of both countries. Wainwright’s Ukranian Sunflower honey is the result of a collaboration between Ceredigion-based Wainwright’s Bee Farm and Ukrainian producer Honey Brothers. The honey is being sold at Marks and Spencer stores on Merseyside in time for next week’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. And...

Supported by Welsh Government, Welsh food and drink companies have come together to put Wales on the map, whilst securing product listings at leading Middle Eastern supermarket chain, Choithrams. From 12th May, Welsh food and drink brands will be on sale across 9 Choithrams stores in the United Arab Emirates as part of a retail activation activity, promoting Welsh produce and giving businesses the opportunity to trade and make connections in the Middle East. 11...

Supported by Welsh Government, Welsh food and drink companies have come together to put Wales on the map, celebrating the quality and uniqueness of Welsh products at a 3 day sampling event at leading supermarket chain Lulu, Qatar. From 28th - 30th April, Welsh food and drink brands will be available to sample at Lulu's flagship store on The Pearl Island, as part of a retail activation activity, promoting Welsh produce and giving businesses the...

Recruitment is now underway to exhibit with the Welsh Government under the Food and Drink Wales banner at NEC, Birmingham 24 – 26 April 2023. Please note the deadline for receiving your application form is 30th January 2023. Click below for full details of the stand package and costs and for your application form to exhibit on the stand.