Our Support Programmes

The Welsh Government and its partners provide a range of programmes and projects to support the food and drink industry, which enables businesses to grow and remain sustainable.

Some of these programmes and projects offer financial aid, others advice, while some offer the chance to join collaborative partnerships which open-up opportunities to experience best practice and new ideas. All are designed to create real opportunities for you to make your business better.

By exploring what is on offer via these various programmes and projects, you will ensure you are best equipped and advised to drive your business forward. Whether it is creating jobs, developing new products, learning new skills or seeking advice on a wide range of topics – we are here to help.

Our support programmes

Cywain Programme

The Cywain Programme offers high-quality tailored support to food and drink producers, from start-ups to micro, small and medium size businesses.  

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Market Insight Programme 

The Market Insight Programme provides Welsh food and drink businesses with the latest market intelligence to enable informed decision making.  

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Trade Development Programme

The Trade Development Programme helps food and drink businesses to grow and create jobs by addressing skills and competency gaps. Specific programmes address those skills and competencies gaps that may exist within your business.

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Foodservice Programme

The overall objective of the Foodservice Programme is to support Welsh Food and Drink businesses to grow and create jobs by securing contracts into regional (Wales) and national (UK) markets.

Protected Food and Drink Names 

Getting your Welsh food or drink product recognised under one of the UK’s Geographical Indication (GI) schemes can give it invaluable protected status. It confirms that it’s a unique product, only produced in Wales. 

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Export Programme 

We can offer you one-to-one support if you are considering exporting as a way of increasing your turnover and profits.

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The HELIX Programme 

It supports Welsh businesses to develop innovative products from concept, design, development and manufacture, through to the consumer’s shopping basket, helping businesses grow and thrive. 

Scale-Up Programme 

The Scale-Up Programme is there to help you take your operations to the next level by developing a long-term strategic approach to growth. 

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Food & Drink Skills Wales 

Food & Drink Skills Wales offers Welsh food and drink processing and manufacturing businesses a range of training opportunities to equip them to develop and grow profitably.  