Events Calendar for 2020 - 2021
For futher information see our UK and International Trade Events/Visit Programme 2020 - 2021
DIT COVID-19 Webinars
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched a COVID-19 Webinar series to help UK SMEs.
Adapting to change, Welsh food producers rise to the challenge of a ‘new world’
It may not quite be ‘business as usual’ for small food and drink producers in Wales. Still, many are turning to alternative ways, and collaborating with fellow producers to maintain sales.
Campaign to boost consumer demand for milk to get underway
A consumer marketing campaign to increase the demand for liquid milk across the UK to support the dairy sector impacted by Covid19, is set to get underway.
Minister thanks Welsh sellers and producers who have kept their communities supplied and fed NHS staff during lockdown
Lesley Griffiths, the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, has thanked independent food and drink sellers who have kept local supply chains flowing and supported NHS staff during the ongoing pandemic.
North Wales company donates free ice cream to the local healthcare service
Anglesey based Red Boat Ice Cream Parlour is keeping the North Wales healthcare workers and patients’ spirits up during the coronavirus crisis by donating free ice cream and sorbets.
New honey map helps people discover Wales’ liquid gold
With countryside and food events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, beekeepers from across Wales have come together to make sure the public can still buy Welsh honey – and help Welsh bees in the process!
Mid Wales biscuit company rising to the challenge in difficult times
Like many businesses which continue to operate during the coronavirus pandemic, times are tough, but Cradoc’s Savoury Biscuits based in the heart of the Brecon Beacons is facing the challenge head on.
Pete Robertson appointed to the role of Acting Director of FDF Cymru.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Pete Robertson to the role of Acting Director of FDF Cymru.
Magor brewery expands its efforts to support the emergency services and wider local community
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I and their Magor Brewery are supporting the local healthcare community by producing hand sanitiser and disinfectant, which is being packaged and distributed to the local health services.
Cywain map points shoppers to Welsh food & drink
A new tool has been launched by Cywain to help shoppers confined by the coronavirus pandemic to access fantastic Welsh food and drink at the click of a button.