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Food & Drink Wales

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Written for us by the people running food & drink businesses in Wales.

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Mark Lawton

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Mark Lawton

Managing Director, Harlech Foodservice

1 columnWriting since 2 Jul 2026Latest 2 Jul 2026

Food & Drink North Wales

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Mark Lawton

North Wales2 Jul 2026

Supporting Welsh Producers and Strengthening Our Economy

Food is more than simply what ends up on a plate. It represents people, communities, landscapes, traditions, and the businesses that work tirelessly behind the scenes to produce quality ingredients.

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Choosing Welsh produce helps reduce unnecessary food miles, supports local employment, and contributes to a more resilient food system. In an increasingly uncertain world, food security has never been more important.

From Supporting Welsh Producers and Strengthening Our Economy · 2 Jul 2026

Mark Lawton

Writing for us since 2 Jul 2026

1 column

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2026 · 1

Supporting Welsh Producers and Strengthening Our Economy2 Jul

Mark writes for Business News Wales as a guest columnist. Columns reflect the author’s own views. Interested in writing for us?