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Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, today welcomes a new Chair and two Vice-Chairs to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board. Established in 2014, the Board operates as the voice of the food and drink sector in Wales, providing direction, sharing vital information and ensuring we embed sustainability, profitability and food safety throughout the industry. Following the decision by the former Chair, Robin Jones of the Village Bakery, to stand down to...

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, today welcomes a new Chair and two Vice-Chairs to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board. Established in 2014, the Board operates as the voice of the food and drink sector in Wales, providing direction, sharing vital information and ensuring we embed sustainability, profitability and food safety throughout the industry. Following the decision by the former Chair, Robin Jones of the Village Bakery, to stand down to...

While Sam Warburton and the Wales rugby squad are busy honing their skills for what promises to be an intriguing Six Nations campaign, their culinary counterparts are preparing for their own international battle. Three days after Wales entertain Scotland in their second Six Nations match of the campaign on 13 February, Culinary Team Wales begin their quest to win the Battle of the Dragon contest. The Welsh chefs will be competing against national culinary teams...

Food and drink producers from across Wales were recently given the unique opportunity to meet with leading global foodservice providers in a bid to strengthen and expand their business. Hosted by the Welsh Government Food Division as part of its ongoing commitment to the Welsh food and drink industry, seminars were held in Cardiff and Wrexham. Key speakers at the seminars included Sodexo, Compass and Brakes, with each expressing a strong interest in working with...

Food and drink producers from across Wales were recently given the unique opportunity to meet with leading global foodservice providers in a bid to strengthen and expand their business. Hosted by the Welsh Government Food Division as part of its ongoing commitment to the Welsh food and drink industry, seminars were held in Cardiff and Wrexham. Key speakers at the seminars included Sodexo, Compass and Brakes, with each expressing a strong interest in working with...

As the Wales Year of Adventure 2016 gets underway Food and Drink Wales in partnership with Visit Wales have organised an event to showcase the best of Welsh food and drink – a celebration of the country as an adventure destination. On Tuesday, 2 February ‘An Adventurous Food Offering’ event takes place at the Glasdir Centre in Llanrwst from 11am until 2pm. The event is an opportunity for anyone involved in the tourism, leisure, hospitality...

As the Wales Year of Adventure 2016 gets underway Food and Drink Wales in partnership with Visit Wales have organised an event to showcase the best of Welsh food and drink – a celebration of the country as an adventure destination. On Tuesday, 2 February ‘An Adventurous Food Offering’ event takes place at the Glasdir Centre in Llanrwst from 11am until 2pm. The event is an opportunity for anyone involved in the tourism, leisure, hospitality...

With the food and drink sector facing constant pressure on margins, developing and funding innovation and R&D strategies to secure future growth is a perennial challenge. Read on for further information