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Earlier this summer, it was announced that Cardiff had been awarded Silver Sustainable Food Places status, becoming the first place in Wales and one of only six places in the UK to achieve the prestigious accolade, recognising the city’s pioneering work in promoting healthy and sustainable food. The work in Cardiff is co-ordinated by Food Cardiff, the city’s rapidly growing food partnership which has evolved into a dynamic, strong and inclusive network of good food...

Rural Affairs and North Wales Minister, Lesley Griffiths has visited the Food Technology Centre in Llangefni to hear how their work has helped create hundreds of new jobs in the Welsh food and drink industry.

The importance of mental health and how to help those who are struggling has been highlighted at a webinar hosted by Cywain for food and drink producers.

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has congratulated Gower Salt Marsh Lamb as it becomes the first new product to be awarded UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) Status, the highly sought after award, which will give the Welsh delicacy international protection.

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths said the Welsh Government’s new Food and Drink Retail Plan aims to help more businesses achieve the success of companies such as Authentic Curries and World Foods in getting their products on the shelves of major retailers.

Shoppers at SPAR stores are in for a treat next month when Welsh Food Fortnight (August 5th – 18th) takes off!

Bodnant Welsh Food has been named Wales Regional Winner of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2021, for transforming its business which is a real asset to the community of north Wales.

On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change. This means that any food business selling PPDS foods will have to include full ingredients on the product label with allergenic ingredients emphasised within that list.

A new plan to help food and drink companies across Wales get their products on the shelves of major retailers is being launched by the Welsh Government today.

Magor, UK, July 2021 Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland, a proud part of AB InBev UK Ltd, welcomes Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, MS, to its Magor Brewery in South Wales on 20th July.