A Rhondda Cynon Taf based vertical farm has more than doubled their production capacity thanks to technical support delivered through the Welsh Government funded Project HELIX. Micro Acres Wales, which produces an award-winning range of microgreens, edible flowers, and mushrooms, was established during lockdown in 2021 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Donna Graves. Initially started…
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Cardiff food and drink start-up finds its mojo with support from Welsh Government funded programme
Cardiff-based start-up Cancha Mojo has successfully launched to market following technical support delivered through the Welsh Government funded Project HELIX. Cancha Mojo, which is owned by Carmen Roberts, produces a range of traditional mojo sauces that originate from the Canary Islands. These versatile products can be used as a dip, marinade, dressing or sauce. Speaking…
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Peter’s benefits from Welsh Government funded sensory testing support to launch new Epic Rolls range
Caerphilly-based bakery Peter’s has launched a new range of Epic Rolls supported by sensory testing delivered through the Welsh Government funded Project HELIX. Project HELIX, which is delivered by three food centres across Wales that make up Food Innovation Wales, provides funded technical and commercial support to Welsh food and drink companies. Peter’s contacted the…
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Welsh Government backed Project HELIX reaches £491m milestone in support of food and drink industry
A Welsh Government backed project that offers Welsh food and drink companies technical and commercial support has delivered over £491m impact to the sector since its launch in 2016. Project HELIX is delivered by the three food centres across Wales that make up Food Innovation Wales. The project offers a range of funded support in…
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South Wales food company trio achieve food safety certification success
Three south Wales food companies have secured important food safety certification thanks to the support of technical affiliates part-funded by a Welsh Government backed project. Juvela, Joe’s Ice Cream and Prima Foods have all achieved SALSA or BRCGS food safety certification with the help of affiliates who were mentored by ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at…
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Aldi’s Next Big Thing contestant praises Food Technology Centre’s support
A mushroom expert who is set to appear on ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ has praised the support he received from The Food Technology Centre in helping grow his business. Gareth Griffith-Swain, from Waunfawr, will appear on the Channel 4 show next Tuesday (May 7, 8pm), in the ‘Healthy and Wholesome’ episode. Entrepreneur Gareth is the founder of…
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