Welsh Food and Drink Blog
Driven by the viral success of street food favourites like ‘Spud Bros’ and a wider appetite for loaded, locally sourced baked potatoes, the traditional school dinner staple has become one of the most talked-about foods on social media – and Welsh schools are making the most of it. A new concept called Ty Tatws is […]
New bara brith ice cream launched as iconic Welsh brands join forces for tasty twist on traditional tea time favourite A new bara brith ice cream has been launched with a tasty twist on Wales’s much-loved traditional tea time favourite. It’s been created through a collaboration between three well-known Welsh brands, historic ice cream maker […]
Kepak is continuing to invest in apprenticeships at its meat processing plant and abattoir in Merthyr Tydfil to support skills development and progression across its workforce. The site is one of the largest in Wales, employing nearly 1,000 people. The company, which has 14 manufacturing sites across the UK and Ireland, has used its Kepak […]
Welsh farmers invited to share their experience of artificial intelligence and digital technologies with researchers in the net zero transition Farmers, land managers and industry stakeholders across Wales are invited to take part in new research exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies can support the transition to net zero agriculture. Led by Bangor […]
Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Wales – June 2026. White Castle Vineyard, the award-winning family-run vineyard nestled in the picturesque Monmouthshire countryside near Abergavenny, is celebrating another international success after its Pinot Noir Précoce 2023 was awarded a Silver medal at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential […]
Blackwood Primary School’s Cook in Charge, Phyllis Levi, was recently surprised live on ITV’s This Morning by Jamie Oliver as she was announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards. This award recognises more than 45 years of dedication to feeding, caring for and supporting […]
On Tuesday (9 June), Countryside Alliance Wales held its annual Welsh ‘Rural Oscars’ awards ceremony, where several rural businesses from Wales were crowned champions. The Countryside Alliance Awards – now in their 19th year – recognise rural businesses across five categories, including ‘best local food’, ‘best butcher’, ‘best pub’, ‘best rural enterprise’, and ‘best village […]
Welsh abattoirs will have fairer charges thanks to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, and supported by the NFU, who have won a High Court legal challenge against the Food Standards Agency in a battle over its charging rates. Welsh Conservative Shadow Farming Minister Andrew RT Davies has welcomed the judgement, handed down on 3rd […]
Wales’ thriving wine industry will take centre stage this summer as Welsh Wine Week returns from 29 May to 7 June 2026, bringing vineyards, winemakers and producers together to showcase the quality, diversity and growing reputation of Welsh wine. Now firmly established as a key moment in the calendar, Welsh Wine Week shines a spotlight […]
Coleg Ceredigion student selected to represent Wales in UK-wide Riso Gallo Young Chef of the Year competition A Coleg Ceredigion student has won the Welsh heat of the UK and Ireland 2026 Young Risotto Chef of the Year competition. Glyn Jones, 19, from Llanarth who studies at the college’s Cardigan campus, is now preparing to head […]
A specialist playgroup supporting children with complex needs is helping young learners develop healthier drinking habits with the support of a local milk supplier. SNAP Specialist Play, based at Withybush General Hospital in Pembrokeshire, is a registered charity that supports young children with additional needs. It works alongside healthcare and education professionals to help children […]
A new report, commissioned by the Local Food Partnerships of Dyfed Powys and led by Bwyd Powys Food hosted by Cultivate has been published highlighting the fragility of our food supply. ‘Civil Food Resilience Dyfed Powys’, provides a robust evidence base and practical insights to inform a future Food Resilience Strategy for the region. The […]