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Dairy supplier Totally Welsh on expansion and success during the COVID-19 crisis.

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"The support from Business Wales AGP in a range of areas has been exceptional."

Wales has a wealth of excellent farm produce, famed around the world for its quality. Dairy is a critical component of the nation's agricultural landscape. One brand well-positioned to take advantage of that, offering dairy products to a range of customers, is Totally Welsh. The brainchild of Mark Hunter, who founded his business in 1990, the brand has been built on the standard of its products and excellence of its service. Here, John Horsman, of...
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Training firm sets itself a goal of further global expansion.

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“I’m grateful for the expertise and support on offer through Business Wales AGP - it’s such a valuable resource.”

Professional development is crucial for companies wanting to upskill their workforce as well as individuals keen to make themselves better adapted to the needs of employers. Cognitia, based in Porth in the Rhondda, is a firm which aims at delivering new skills for the learners who enrol on its courses. Established by Nigel Lewis in 2015, it has gone on to become one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist training providers. Here, Nigel Lewis tells the...
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An unpredictable year has been a source of pride for Camilleri Construction

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"The advice, expertise and training Business Wales AGP has given us have been key to our growth."

For businesses across Wales, 2020 has thrown up unexpected challenges – from the floods at the very beginning of the year, to the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties posed by lockdown, social distancing and the brakes being suddenly pressed on the economy. Cardiff Bay-based Camilleri Construction, an insurance sector-focused construction firm, has been front and centre of these crises. But, as managing director Robert Camillieri explains, it's been a time of immense pride in what...
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The distillery with the ambitious goal of producing an entirely Welsh whisky

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“Help from Business Wales AGP has been critical to our progression and growth.”

The craft drinks market is growing rapidly. Brewers and distillers are producing all kinds of beverages which emphasise provenance, innovation and flavour. For the last 2.5 years, In the Welsh Wind distillery, founded by Alex Jungmayr and Ellen Wakelam, has been feeding the current appetite for gin, producing custom-branded spirits for over 20 clients. Having launched their own brand gin in 2020, Alex and Ellen now have their sights set on producing an entirely Welsh...
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Five AGP business leaders named 'Rising Stars' by Insider magazine

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Insider magazine has unveiled its Rising Stars for 2020 – individuals who are having a significant impact on business and look set to achieve much more.

This year's cohort features individuals from across Wales who operate in a range of areas including vegan food, security technology and hospitality. Among the 25 Rising Stars – unveiled in full in the latest Wales Business Insider magazine – are leaders of five businesses that are part of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme. They are as follows: Callum Griffith - Clydach Farm Toby White - Market Mate Chris McDermid - MM Engineering Stephanie Locke...

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