January 2012

Support for Welsh Food Festivals

Submitted by angharad on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 16:57
Welsh food festivals are being invited to apply for grant funding from the Welsh Government.

Search for top curry house

Submitted by angharad on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:14
Welsh lamb takes centre stage as chefs across Wales compete to be Welsh Curry House of the Year 2012.

Wake up and shake up for Welsh food

Submitted by angharad on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:06
A record number of farmhouses in North Wales will host fundraising breakfasts this year as the industry implores people to “Shake Up Your Wake Up.”

How to get your foot in the door

Submitted by angharad on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 15:39
Welsh food hero Conrad Davies will give local producers a taste of what it takes to succeed in the marketplace at a food conference this month.

‘Speed dating’ for potential food suppliers

Submitted by angharad on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 15:10
A ‘Speed dating’ event for food producers could create a match made in heaven, say backers of the new Bodnant Welsh Food Centre. Potential local food suppliers are invited to make pitches at Glasdir, Llanrwst on Tuesday and Wednesday January 24-35.

Traditional Wassail Will Welcome 2012 Crops

Submitted by angharad on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:24
A traditional wassail will bid welcome and good health to 2012 apple and pear crops this month when the Welsh Perry and Cider Society host the first public event of the year at Raglan Cider Mill, Monmouthshire.

Welsh Goats Cheese

Submitted by angharad on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:34
Nigel Jefferies is keen to encourage more people to buy Welsh goats cheese. He says people tend to think of goats cheese as typically French, but Wales makes some of the vest varieties.

Rhug to open new restaurant

Submitted by angharad on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 09:19
Rhug Estate, Corwen, which unveiled its new farm shop just before Christmas is now looking forward to the opening of a new 60-seater restaurant on January 23.

Anglesey supply contacts on offer

Submitted by angharad on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 10:02
Supply contracts at a distinctive new restaurant are being thrown open to North Wales food and drink producers.

When the going gets tough...

Submitted by angharad on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 10:51
Developing new markets during a recession is difficult but not impossible, believes Conwy butcher Ieuan Edwards. His own business was established in Conwy nearly 30 years ago and it continues to thrive despite the challenging economic climate.