The cluster harnesses expertise at Welsh universities, public health and the food centres to stimulate collaborative research and insight, innovation and product development, and access to new markets.  

Membership is open to Welsh food and drink producers, academia, and public sector organisations which have a specific interest in food, and the relationship between food, nutrition and health. 

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NutriWales focuses on the following areas: 

  • Improving nutritional benefits of food 
  • Food and agri-tech projects 
  • Bio science, life science and health through nutrition 
  • Developing nutritionally sound products 
  • Nutrition for healthy ageing. 

Members can benefit from a wide range of advice and support including; expertise on developing R&D strategies, Access to finance opportunities through R&D funding sources, collaborative projects (including international collaborations) to stimulate innovation and new product development. 

To find out more bwyd-food@gov.wales

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