Events Calendar for 2020 - 2021
For futher information see our UK and International Trade Events/Visit Programme 2020 - 2021
Webinar highlights help for mental health
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.
UK first - Gower Salt Marsh Lamb secures international protection
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.
New retail plan to help businesses achieve similar success to Authentic Curries and World Foods
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 get a taste for local produce during Welsh Food Fortnight
Shoppers at SPAR stores are in for a treat next month when Welsh Food Fortnight (August 5th – 18th) takes off!
Bodnant Welsh Food taste success at the Farm Shop & Deli Awards
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.
FSA publish new resources to support food businesses preparing for upcoming changes to allergen labelling
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.
New plan to help see more Welsh food and drink products on retailers’ shelves
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.
Government Minister Lesley Griffiths opens new state-of-the-art Bottling Line at Budweiser Brewing Group Brewery in Magor
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.
Counting down the days until Wales becomes the focal point for the world of food and drink
The countdown is on with less than 100 days to go until the return of Wales’s largest international food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales.
Minister marks Tesco boost for Welsh dairy producers
A crop of new supermarket listings for Welsh dairy suppliers has been welcomed by Welsh Government Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths.