Tell us about your business. When you started, what got you into it? New Leaf Nurseries are growers of microgreens, unusual herbs and berries. They sell high quality seeds and a range of horticultural gifts. ‘I’ve been in business for… Read more »
Food & Drink Wales – Finance Crisis Management – Tips for food and drink businesses
We’ve just been provided with a practical document from Food & Drink Wales which might be useful to some of our members. Download a copy here. 200415 ap issue1 Finance Crisis Management 150201
A message from Food Innovation Wales
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, UK farms have a shortage of seasonal labour to help pick and pack fruit and vegetables. British workers are being encouraged to apply for these paid positions. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, UK… Read more »
Covid-19: Support for Business
Announcement from the Welsh Government The Welsh Government has announced a package of support worth £1.4bn for small businesses to help them during the coronavirus outbreak. Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses receive 100% business rates relief for the financial year… Read more »
Case study: Angel Feathers, Moel Famau
Recently we caught up with Katharine from Angel Feathers, an eco-friendly micro fruitery in the heart of Moel Famau, North Wales. We talked about her business and the work she’s done with Horticulture Wales. We love her story of taking… Read more »
£2.5 million Welsh Government support for businesses hit by flooding
Thanks to Welsh Country for bringing this to our attention The Welsh Government is making up to £2.5 million emergency funding available to support businesses severely impacted by floods caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis. Businesses recovering from the devastating… Read more »
Video case study: The Sustainable Weigh, Caernarfon
So my name is Dan, and I am the owner of The Sustainable Weigh, based in Caernarfon in North Wales and we’re an ethically minded food shop, based on helping people reduce their plastic use, reduce their food waste and… Read more »
Video case study: Ian Sturrock and Sons Welsh Fruit Trees
My name is Ian, Ian Sturrock. I’ve lived here so long, it’s hard to remember why I came here! I’ve gradually drifted into growing trees – fruit trees. So I was like Mr Organic in this area, a long time… Read more »
Vertical farming pilot to transform crop growing
A call to action goes out to farmers and growers across north Wales to sign up to a brand-new hydroponics pilot scheme to be launched later this month. Tech Tyfu is the first vertical farming programme of its kind in… Read more »
Case study: Meithrinfa Ardd Ystwyth / Ystwyth Garden Nursery
We find Tam, Paul and their family from Ystwyth Garden Nursery inspiring. With very little horticultural experience – ‘we didn’t know the difference between a begonia and petunia’, they moved their family and lives from Kent to Wales to start… Read more »
