There are a number of elements to the programme. The Retail Plan includes background on various opportunities and challenges facing Welsh food and drink businesses. Trade Development Support currently runs a number of webinars aimed at providing practical knowledge to help businesses develop. 

Meet the Buyer events bring in major food and drink retailers, wholesalers and independents. We provide an insight into purchasing requirements and provide unique opportunities to boost sales. 

Our Commercial Skills Programme addresses gaps in business skills and competencies, developing professional commercial management standards within the industry. 

For more information contact bwyd-food@gov.wales  

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Cluster Network 

These clusters have been developed to maximise economic growth within Wales and also to respond to sectors that need direct Welsh Government support.

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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.

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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.