April Press Releases


Elin Jones launches action plan

2nd April 2009

Elin Jones launches action plan to support local food and drink producers. The plan seeks to assist Welsh food and drink companies in their efforts to access local markets and also aims to make it easier for consumers to buy food and drink produced in Wales. This should help to improve business, safeguard and create additional jobs, and encourage healthy eating. It should also help Wales to maintain high standards in food safety, develop local food cultures and reduce “food miles”.


Plans to satisfy the appetites of visitors to Wales

29th April 2009

Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones and Heritage Minister Alun Fred Jones visited the Maes Yr Haf restaurant and rooms in Gower earlier today (Wednesday 29 April) to formally launch the Welsh Assembly Government’s Food Tourism Action Plan.


Authentic Curry Company in 'cool' new deal with Tesco

22nd April 2009

South Wales ready-meal producer, The Authentic Curry Company, is ‘hotting up’ freezer cabinets in Tesco stores across Wales.


Olive oil...with a Welsh touch

3rd April 2009

Welsh olive oil is about to hit the shops - and it is already a big winner!


Winners launch exciting new products to tempt

3rd April 2009

This spring a selection of artisan food and drink producers - all Wales the True Taste Award winners - will be launching new treats to feast upon. From gourmet meat pies to an exciting new chocolate recipe based on the traditional Welsh Bara Brith cake, all products are made from the best quality ingredients and whether you're looking for sweet or savoury, there's something here to suit everyone’s tastes.


Welsh Companies do it natures way at organic show

1st April 2009

New products and new faces will be making an appearance as Welsh organic companies head for London’s Olympia and the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show (April 5-6).