 Join the Food and Drink Wales Sustainability Conference on Wednesday 3 July 2024 to explore key consumer insights and sustainability's role in boosting business.
This Welsh Government conference will be delivered by the Food and Drink Wales Sustainability Cluster in collaboration with the Food and Drink Wales Insight Programme, will include an interactive mix of activities and networking opportunities with the aim of raising business knowledge across market insights, consumer trends and retailer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The event will also showcase the Welsh Government’s commitment to drive improved sustainability performance in the Welsh food and drink industry as well as to promote the sustainability achievements of Welsh food and drink businesses.
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainability-conference-2024-cynhadledd-cynaliadwyedd-2024-tickets-918660226467?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Food and Drink Wales Industry Board: update from the Chair (June 2024)
It is a great honour to be elected as Chair of the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board (FDWIB) and I am equally delighted to have Alison Lea-Wilson as Vice Chair of the board. Having spent over 40 years in the sector, with all but three of those years being spent in Wales, I am only too aware of the ever-changing demands and challenges that food and drink manufacturing companies face on a daily basis. I have been lucky enough to work in a wide range of product categories, which has afforded me the opportunity to understand the diversity and complexity associated with the vast range of raw materials and processes that are essential to our sector.
Read the full article here
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SAVE THE DATE - Blas Cymru / Taste Wales Conference 2024
Join us for the inaugural Food and Drink Wales Blas Cymru / Taste Wales Conference taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
If you’re a Welsh food and drink business, the conference is not to be missed. The event will include practical seminars, industry workshops, expert panels, and specialist surgeries along with an opportunity to find out about the full suite of Welsh Government support available to the food and drink industry in Wales.
Further details coming soon!
UK registered organisations can apply for up to £150,000 for a project to develop and manage the agri-tech and food technology innovation cluster in Mid and North Wales.
UK registered small and micro businesses can apply for a share of up to £400,000 for projects that grow their innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales.
Export Market Visit to Sweden and Denmark
15 – 20 September 2024
Participate in an export market visit to Gothenburg and Copenhagen. This Welsh Government supported visit offers an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to connect with businesses in Denmark and Sweden.
Deadline for applications: 26 July 2024
Learn more and apply here
Export Market Visit to Spain
20 – 25 October 2024
Participate in an export market visit to Spain. This Welsh Government supported visit offers an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to connect with businesses in Barcelona.
Deadline for applications: 23 August 2024
Learn more and apply here
25 June 2024 - Navigating VAT for Food & Drink Manufacturers
02 July 2024 - Food Safety Workshop: Traceability
02 July 2024 - Administering PAYE Using Accounting Software
09 July 2024 - What’s Your Business Worth? Valuing your business to maximise its appeal
09 July 2024 – Toyota Lean Clusters Programme: South Wales Networking Event
10 July 2024 - Food Safety Workshop: SALSA Audit Ready
23 July 2024 - Food Safety Workshop: Traceability
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