Welsh Public Sector Food Purchasing Survey 2010
The 2010 Welsh Public Sector Food Purchasing Survey, which was commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government, shows that the total value of food purchased by the public sector in Wales in 2009 was £71.35m. Of that, the total value of Welsh purchases amounted to £16.4m. This represents a growth in spend on food purchases from 2003-2009 of 23%. In comparison, the recorded value of Welsh origin purchases over the same period rose by 39%.
Public Sector Purchasing Survey Results Presentation (PowerPoint, 599KB)
Food Bytes July 2010
Food Bytes newsletter for Welsh food and drink companies, from the Welsh Assembly Government's Food, Fisheries and Market Development Unit
Food Bytes July 2010 (PDF, 116 KB)
Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020
The Welsh Assembly Government is seeking your views on a proposed food strategy for Wales. Food for Wales, Food from Wales sets out a wide ranging vision of the place of food in Wales, with a view to develop a clear direction for the Welsh food industry to grow in a sustainable and profitable manner over the next 10 years. We hope that you will engage with us on this consultation to make sure that the final strategy is one that represents the best possible way forward.
Food For Wales, Food From Wales (link to Welsh Assembly Government web site)
Horticulture Strategy
The Welsh Assembly Government has recently published the Strategic Action Plan for the Welsh Horticulture Industry, which was developed by the Agri-Food Partnership’s Horticulture Strategy Group. It identifies specific ways in which the horticulture supply-chain can work together to meet the challenges the industry will face in the future, focusing on key themes of:
• training;
• sustainable development;
• product quality improvement;
• dissemination of industry developments;
• market intelligence; and
• capacity building.
Strategic Action Plan for the Welsh Horticulture Industry (link to Welsh Assembly Government web site)
Food Bytes April 2010
Food Bytes newsletter for Welsh food and drink companies, from the Welsh Assembly Government's Food, Fisheries and Market Development Unit
Food Bytes April 2010 (Word, 166.5 KB)
Food Bytes January 2010
Food Bytes newsletter for Welsh food and drink companies, from the Welsh Assembly Government's Food, Fisheries and Market Development Unit
Food Bytes January 2010 (Word, 177 KB)
Trade & Consumer Shows 2010
The Welsh Assembly Government Food and Market Development Division invites you to participate in its range of trade and consumer exhibition events in 2010.
Trade & Consumer Shows document (PDF, 301KB)
True Taste Awards Magazine 2009-10
Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards Magazine 2009/10 (PDF, 8.9MB)
Welsh Food and Drink Producers and Wholesalers Directory
This edition of the Directory is the most comprehensive guide ever produced by the Welsh Assembly Government. It lists not just food and drink companies from across Wales, but wholesalers, farm shops, farmers’ markets and food festivals, and is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in buying or supplying Welsh food and drink.
Welsh Food and Drink Producers and Wholesalers Directory Issue 6 (PDF, 3.7MB)
Hospitality Guide
A Hospitality guide for tourism businesses which highlights the commercial benefits of using quality local produce as well as advice on where to source local food and drink and how to incorporate such produce into menus.
Hospitality Guide (PDF, 1.5MB)
Local Sourcing Action Plan
The plan is about coherent, sustainable actions. It is about suppor ting the development of food and drink companies to increase business and, safeguard and create additional jobs, whilst encouraging healthy eating, maintaining high standards in food safety, the development of local food cultures and reducing “food miles” in order to minimise the effect of food distribution on the environment.
Local Sourcing Action Plan document (PDF, 1.1MB)
Food Tourism Action Plan
The Action plan seeks to develop links between food and tourism to help Wales capitalise on the economic benefits of providing visitors with a unique, high quality and distinctive food experience.
Food Tourism Action Plan document (PDF, 2.4MB)
Strategic Action Plan for the Welsh Dairy Industry
The Plan has been developed by the Welsh Assembly Government in partnership with the Dairy Strategy Group, which is representative of the sector, and the Milk Development Council (MDC).
Strategic Action Plan for the Welsh Dairy Industry document (PDF, 769KB)
The True Taste Wales Food & Drink Awards Magazine 2008/09
This publication features the very best that Wales has to offer in food and drink. All companies featured were finalists in the 2008/09 True Taste Wales Food & Drink Awards, competition for which was fierce with over 900 entries from more than 350 companies. As well as telling you about the producers and their products, you will also find a food and drink directory with all the contact details you will need.
Awards Magazine 2008/2009 document (PDF, 6.8MB)
True Taste Wales Food & Drink Awards 2008/09 Brochure
The 2008/09 True Taste Wales Food & Drink Awards were the biggest to date, with more than 350 companies entering over 900 products. It took the panel of judges three days to come to their decision and to choose the finalists - the very best in food and drink that Wales has to offer.
Awards 2008/2009 Brochure document (PDF, 4.1MB)
Food and Drink in Wales Development Schemes
A guide to support and funding opportunities within the Food and Market Development Division of the Welsh Assembly Government.
Food and Drink Development Scheme document (PDF, 1.22MB)
Public Sector Food Purchasing Survey 2006
Research into the values of food products purchased by the Public Sector in Wales.
Purchasing Survey 2006 document (DOC, 528KB)
Welsh Food: A Guide for Event and Hospitality Providers
The food scene in Wales is thriving, with many more chefs and cooks taking advantage of the superb produce that Wales has to offer, and delivering simply-prepared quality local food and drink to an appreciative audience. Whether you are a hotel, conference centre, club or society, this document will give you a range of modern and traditional ideas which you can tailor for your menu or special event.
Guide for Event and Hospitality Providers (PDF, 3.32MB)
Guide for Fast Food Outlets
Designed for use by fast food suppliers who would like to use quality local Welsh foods, this document includes information on the commercial benefits of using Welsh produce in your fast food outlet, how easily a regional Welsh offer can be achieved, where to go to buy Welsh produce, and how to sell it on your menu.
Guide for Fast Food Outlets (PDF, 2.6MB)
The Welsh Cheese Book
A 60 page, full-colour collection of recipes. Celebrity chef Angela Gray shows how Welsh cheese can transform starters, provide sumptuous main courses, and turn into desserts to die for. Published by Gwasg Gomer Agency. Photography by Harry Williams.
Action Plans for Wales
Second Organic Action Plan for Wales 2005 - 2010 (PDF, 711KB)
The Welsh Organic Food Sector: A Strategic Action Plan (PDF, 484KB)