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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.

You are invited to participate in a food and drink trade development visit to France. Following the success of Welsh Government’s participation in SIAL 2022, there is a great potential for Welsh Food and Drinks companies to export to France. France is the second largest export market for Welsh Food and Drink, with the value reaching £100m in 2021, up from £72m the prior year. The highest value export category was Meat and Meat Products...

During the past month the Welsh Government’s St David’s Day 2023 #CaruCymruCaruBlas / #LoveWalesLoveTaste campaign has achieved record numbers, with a greater number of impactful impressions, stronger links with the retail and hospitality sectors, and increased consumer awareness. Established in 2020 by the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Programme, working in collaboration with the industry, the campaign aims to encourage consumers to celebrate and show their love for Welsh food and drink...

Some of Wales’ finest food and drink companies are preparing to attend Food & Drink Expo at Birmingham’s NEC later this month. Food & Drink Expo helps companies find a route to the UK food and drink market, with hundreds of companies showcasing their exceptional products. Over 25,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors will attend the three-day event which takes place from 24-26 April 2023. Supported by the Welsh Government, nine companies will be part of...