New Hybu Cig Cymru Chair Sets Out Priorities
At her first Board meeting as the new chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith has laid out the levy board’s priorities for the new financial year. The meeting – …
Building a Growing, Innovative, and Sustainable Future for the Welsh Food Industry
The food and drink industry is a key part of the Welsh economy, and it is important to recognise the incredible growth of this sector of an impressive 30% to £7 billion in the past …
Planning Permission Granted for Award-Winning Welsh Whisky Distillery
In the Welsh Wind distillery has been granted planning permission by Ceredigion County Council for multi-million pound development at its site on the west Wales coast.The distillery, which was founded in January 2018, now has …
Welsh Lamb and Beef Among Most Sought-after Meats by Top Chefs
With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, are among the most sought-after meats by consumers and top chefs. Sold at retail and in foodservice the world over, they …
UK Food and Drink Exports in 2020 fell by 9.7% Compared to 2019
Santander UK and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have launched an industry report showing that despite sporadic re-openings of the hospitality and travel sectors both domestically and overseas throughout the last year, UK food …
Business Support Helps Food Producers Perfect Their Pitch
Getting products listed with a distributor is the dream of many food and drink businesses. With help from Cywain, a group of Welsh producers have been put through their pitching paces. The culmination of Cywain’s …
Radnor Trials its New VITS Brand with Welsh Care Home
Wales’ award-winning water and soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has been trialling its new vitamin D spring water drink with a Powys care home. Staff and residents at The Oaks Care Home in Newtown were …
Lockdown Service Delivers Success for Baglan Bakery
Launching a home delivery service has proved a great success for Baglan Bakery – and has also helped the local community get through the Lockdown. The long-established bakery, taken over by husband and wife team …