News and events

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!

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.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Pete Robertson to the role of Acting Director of FDF Cymru.

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.

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.

Welsh gin distilleries have produced and given away more than 200,000 bottles of desperately needed hand sanitiser to frontline services, essential workers and community care providers since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The first food boxes are being delivered to the doorsteps of people who are adopting strict shielding measures to protect themselves from coronavirus.

First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced a new £500 million fund to provide extra support to the Welsh economy, businesses and charities experiencing a sharp drop in trading as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Recruitment is now underway to exhibit with the Welsh Government under the Food and Drink Wales banner at Food & Drink Expo, Birmingham 30th March – 1st April 2020.

Pembrokeshire County Council is urging the public to support local businesses during the current coronavirus outbreak.