News and events

Food and drink manufacturers are invited to join the Scale Up Programme at the Scale Up Briefings & Advisor Clinics, featuring: Insights from Welsh food & drink innovators Making Tax Digital update from Azets 1:1 Scale Up advisor clinics Networking & lunch Register: 10 February – Bodnant Welsh Food, Conwy - CLOSED Register: 13 February – Tiny Rebel Brewery, Newport Register: 17 February – Food Centre Wales, Horeb - CLOSED

Are you a grower facing rising input costs, climate pressure or crop losses? Join us for a practical, solutions-focused workshop exploring how natural products, biodiversity and integrated pest management can support more resilient food production. Hear from researchers and sector experts working on real-world alternatives to high-impact inputs. 📍 Awen Institute, Singleton Campus, Swansea University 📅 30 January 2026 | Swansea | 9.30am–2.45pm Book your place today using this form.

Wales will put its world‑class food and drink sector centre stage at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, taking place in Dubai from 26–30 January 2026. This year is its biggest delegation to date, with 19 companies representing the diverse range of Welsh products currently being exported to the region. Supported by the Welsh Government, there will be a mixture of established exporters and those new to the market, all...

Welsh food and drink producers have triumphed at two prestigious competitions, showcasing the outstanding quality and craftsmanship that make Welsh produce among the best in the world. The Welsh Vineyards Association (WVA) recently hosted their Welsh Wine Awards 2025 at Llanerch Vineyard, bringing together nearly 60 wines from across Wales. The judging panel, led by renowned wine expert Oz Clarke, praised the confidence and character of Welsh wines, comparing their rise to some of the...

Blas Cymru / Taste Wales 2025 has delivered exceptional results for the food and drink industry in Wales, with businesses reporting sales and business opportunities worth over £45 million generated during the event. Organised by Welsh Government, the biennial showcase brought together more than 150 food and drink producers from Wales, presenting over 200 new product ranges with 3,000 new products. The event served as a platform for innovation and growth, reinforcing Wales’ reputation for...

Welsh Coffee Co has officially achieved full B Corp certification, becoming the twelfth Welsh food and drink producer to meet the rigorous global standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency set by B Lab. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to using business as a force for good, balancing profit with purpose and embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations. Founded in 2011 by Huw Williams, Welsh Coffee Co is a speciality...

The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme is launching a new educational resource to help secondary school pupils connect the livestock, produce, and innovation on display at the Winter Fair directly to a vast array of future career paths. The Winter Fair Activity Pack is a comprehensive guide designed to transform the annual agricultural showcase into an engaging Careers and Work-Related Experiences (CWRE) discussion, spotlighting the huge scope of...

The Great British Food Awards, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of artisanal food and drink, has revealed its 2025 winners, and a host of exceptional Welsh producers have been recognised with top honours. In total, eight Welsh companies have secured eleven awards, including three Gold, three Silver, and four Bronze, across categories ranging from charcuterie, wine and spirits to biscuits and dairy. Judged by some of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs, critics, and...

Today (Wednesday), the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant MS, officially opened Blas Cymru / Taste Wales 2025, Wales’ flagship food and drink trade event, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, Celtic Manor, Newport. The two-day showcase brings together over 150 Welsh food and drink producers and around 300 invited buyers from across the world, offering a platform for the industry to continue with its impressive growth since the first biennial...

Join us for this signature event, first launched in 2017 and held bi-ennial, bringing together producers, suppliers, buyers, and food industry professionals from across the world. Information for Welsh food and drink businesses This event is the flagship event in Wales. Showcase your products to leading industry buyers from retail and foodservice, network with key players in the food and drink industry, as well as discover innovative products and trends. To participate companies are required...