Welsh food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take up a free listing in an online directory which allows them to promote their products to buyers in the UK and across the world. The Welsh Food and Drink Directory already contains entries from over 600 companies and exists to raise awareness and drive sales…
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EU Exit Considerations for Welsh food and drink manufacturers
The UK has left the European Union, with the transition period ending on 1st January 2021. If you run a food or drink manufacturing business in Wales, then you may have questions about what this will mean for you. Food Innovation Wales has compiled some key considerations and outlined the changes, to guide you through…
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COVID-19 Resilience Group launches hotlines and self-assessment for Welsh food and drink manufactures
A Welsh Government backed group of specialist support organisations has launched a range of resources to help Welsh food and drink manufacturers recover from the impact of COVID-19. The resources have been produced by the COVID-19 Resilience Group, which was set up to support the delivery of the COVID-19 Recovery Plan that was created in…
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Cardiff-based Korean sauce company picks up coveted food award
A Cardiff-based Korean food company has scooped two stars in the highly regarded Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards 2020 after just six months of trading. Mama Halla received the award for their Korean Hot Sauce which is made with sundried chilli flakes sourced direct from the grower in South Korea. Judged by 144…
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More than £100million of new investment in Wales’ rural economy announced
Hundreds of projects boosting the rural economy, enhancing biodiversity and improving food sector resilience throughout Wales will be backed by a £106m financial investment for the next three years. Key schemes which underpin Wales’ rural economy, biodiversity and environmental priorities are to receive further, continued support following a Welsh Government announcement to increase existing funding,…
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Food Innovation Wales helps Lewis Pies stay third-party certified during COVID-19
Food Innovation Wales has offered vital support to Welsh food and drink manufacturer Lewis Pies during the COVID-19 outbreak to help them continue to supply their products to retailers. Valid certification from third party food safety organisations such as BRCGS and SALSA is essential for many food and drink manufacturers to supply retailers. However, the…
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