Cross-industry meeting on beef prices
Representatives from across the beef supply chain met on Monday at the Royal Welsh Show, to address the falling market prices for beef which are causing great concern at present for farmers. The meeting brought together the presidents of both main farming unions, as...
Food industry response to Boris becoming new Prime Minister
Following the choice of the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP as the new UK Prime Minister the industry has begun to respond. Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief executive said: "The UK's largest manufacturing sector, food and drink, is central to our critical national infrastructure....
Welsh bakery teams up with rugby legend Sam Warburton
Welsh family run bakery, Brace's has partnered with former Wales and Lions rugby captain, Sam Warburton, to release a range of protein-packed products including breads and Welsh cakes. Two 800g loaves – ‘High Protein White’ and ‘High Protein Prograin’ – will be...
Supermarket sales suffer by comparison with last year’s summer highs
The latest grocery market share figures, published today by Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales fell by 0.5% in the 12 weeks to 14th July 2019. This marks the first overall decline in the supermarket sector since June 2016. However, on the back of record...
Welsh salami producer takes a slice of global market
Shoppers in supermarkets across Canada and Shanghai will soon be able to taste the success of Welsh food exports, as salami made in Pontardawe’s Cwmfarm Charcuterie is expected to fill their shelves. Husband-and-wife team Ruth and Andrew Davies, who began rearing pigs...
