News and events

A group of ‘Rising Stars’ from the Welsh food and drink industry had the opportunity to put their products in the limelight at Wales’ premier food and drink event - BlasCymru / TasteWales 2021. The industry-wide showcase was held at the International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport (October 27-28th). BlasCymru/TasteWales featured over 100 Welsh food and drink businesses who took the opportunity to showcase more than 200 new products to...

Running for eight weeks from Tuesday November 9, Love Live Local @ Rhyl will be based in the town’s White Rose Centre. Supported by Denbighshire County Council, Antur Cymru and the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Coastal Communities Fund, the project aims to attract new and existing food and drink firms or those looking to launch or develop their own venture to take up space, display local produce and utilise the expert guidance and mentoring on...

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Food & Drink Wales to launch a new multi-stage initiative designed to showcase the country as a culinary destination. The project is centred around a new 52-page food-focused guide to Wales, which was sponsored by Food & Drink Wales and distributed with the October edition of National Geographic Traveller — the first time a culinary guide has been distributed with the magazine in its 10-year history. The...

The news comes on the second day of the return of Wales’ major food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, which is taking place in Newport. Project HELIX, which began in 2016, is a pan-Wales initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, a partnership of three food centres based in Anglesey, Ceredigion and Cardiff. It supports Welsh companies to develop innovative products from concept, design, development and manufacture, through to the consumer’s shopping basket, helping businesses grow and...

Blas Cymru/Taste Wales is a biennial event organised by the Food Division to bring together Welsh producers and manufacturers with Buyers from both the UK and overseas, in addition to the brokerage element there is also a conference and trade exhibition promoting the Food and Drink industry in Wales. Taste Wales - Event report Interested in attending Taste Wales 2021? Register your interest here

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...