Japanese investors meet with Welsh agri-food representatives
Wales has welcomed a delegation of Japanese investors, with the intention of exploring opportunities within the food, farming and agri-tech sectors.
Wales has welcomed a delegation of Japanese investors, with the intention of exploring opportunities within the food, farming and agri-tech sectors.
The latest Food and Drink Federation Trade Snapshot report shows signs of a “worrying” downturn in UK exports, which fell by 4.8% in Q1 2026.
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact costs, businesses must take a proactive approach, says Eliot Bassett, managing director at currency risk management service Lumon Corporate.
A report from UK trade body Seafish has found that despite “ongoing global pressures”, the UK seafood industry’s trade value increased to £6.09 billion in 2025.
Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.
Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced a strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement, which she said would “slash red tape” for British food exporters.