News and events

The number of products developed during what has been an incredibly challenging year is clear proof of the resilience and innovation within the sector in Wales. The event is taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC Wales) in Newport and provides a crucial platform for producers from across Wales to show their products to trade buyers from retail, foodservice and export consolidators from across the UK. A virtual meet is also being arranged with...

The strategic vision of the Welsh Government is to build a strong and vibrant Welsh food and drink industry with sustainable supply chains that have a global reputation for excellence and having one of the most environmentally and socially responsible supply chains in the world. This ambition reflects the urgency and commitment expressed by Welsh Government to tackle climate change and to respond to an increased focus by consumers to purchase products with minimal environmental...

A new group that brings together women from across the fishing industry in Wales and highlights their important contribution across the sector has been launched on a wave of support. Women In Welsh Fisheries (WIWF) was initially established as a vehicle to enable women from within the fishing industry to meet (currently virtually), share experiences, and raise awareness of their work and lives within a safe and supportive forum. The initiative is facilitated by the...

Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd has received the highest accolade in the Great Taste Golden Fork awards 2021. From the eleven Welsh products that received the top honour of 3 gold stars in the Great Taste awards 2021, the Golden Fork from Wales was awarded to Pembrokeshire Lamb Ltd for their Hogget Shoulder. Pembrokeshire Lamb produce lamb, hogget and mutton on their small family farm in North Pembrokeshire. Steve and Kara Lewis set up the company in...

There are less than two weeks until the return of Wales’ largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru / TasteWales. Over two days, businesses from across Wales will have a fantastic opportunity to showcase their produce to buyers and industry experts from around the globe, helping open new markets and build trade relationships. Previous shows have generated significant new business deals and confirmed sales for Welsh producers. Organised by Food and Drink Wales, the Welsh...

The Industry and CCUS Innovation Team at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is hosting a launch event for the recently announced £55m Industrial Fuel Switching competition. If you would like to attend, please register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beis-industrial-fuel-switching-innovatio… The event will be held via MS Teams.

Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its stars of 2021, and a host of delicious Welsh food and drink products have been stamped with a gold seal of approval. An exceptional 270 Welsh products, ranging from small independent artisan producers to large scale distributors, have been successful at the awards, with 190 products achieving 1-star, 69 receiving 2-stars and 11 earning the gold stamp of approval with 3-stars. Every...

Part time Level 4 BTEC Professional Cookery Course

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We are inviting applications from Food and Drink Wales Export Club members to participate in a Food and Drink Wales supported virtual Trade Development Visit targeting Poland. Closing date July 20 2021 For more information click here