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TAG | 18 January 2013

Chinese Delegation visit

On December 13th the TAG management team played a role in informing a Chinese delegation about animal health and welfare monitoring and recording in Wales. The visit was organised by Glamorgan University and delegates were officials from the National Animal Husbandry Service of China. An information session was held at the University campus with presentations by Welsh Government, FSA, HCC and AHVLA. The delegates then moved to Mynachdu Farm in Pontypridd where they were given a hands on demonstration of sheep recording using EID technology. This was followed by a presentation about the TAG project and its key aims and objectives. The delegates were specifically interested in individual sheep traceability in relation to any health treatments. China could develop into a major lamb importer and traceability linked to food safety could play a key role in securing lucrative export markets.

TAG | 18 January 2013

Italian retailers visit

A group of Italian retailers visited a TAG farm in mid-October to view the enhanced management features of the sheep flock enabled through the use of EID and modern recording and weighing equipment. A keen interest was shown in the TAG database and its ability to act as a data feed on individual lamb slaughter information. The visit was facilitated by HCC and Dunbia and partially contributed in securing a significant export order for Welsh light lambs to Italy over the Christmas period.

Ffatri Fenter | 21 December 2012

New exciting businesses established

As well the permanent shops that have succeeded in Holyhead, new businesses have been in established in the town centre over the recent months.  The ‘Cutting Room’ was opened during September 2012 by Taste of Enterprise client, Amie Griffiths. Amie worked very hard to refurbish the building whilst receiving business support by the project.  Another business that opened its doors to the public during September 2012 was ‘Sweet Memories Holyhead’. Lorraine Chafer-Jones received business support by the Taste of Enterprise project and Plas Cybi Partnership to open the sweet shop that has excited the residents of the town. The new shop has contributed greatly to the rise in foot fall within the town. 

Ffatri Fenter | 21 December 2012

Permanent businesses continue to trade!

Empty Shops Initative  Over the past year, the taste of enterprise team have seen a substantial rise in the number of clients that complete their test trade period and progress to self-employment.  In 2011, Eden Emporium and Rozzy’s Rock Shop were opened with the assistance of the empty shop initiative and are still trading successfully to this day. Initially, 4 Taste of Enterprise clients open Eden Emporium but recently only 2, Helen Evans and Donya Legge, decided to continue with the venture and form a partnership. Both clients are working hard on a daily basis to promote the shop and sell a variety of products including cakes and jewellery for all occasions. Remember to visit the shop when visiting Holyhad or online via https://www.facebook.com/EdenEmporium.  Rozzy’s Rock Shop continues to provide musical products and services.

Dynamo | 06 November 2012

Celebrating Bilingualism in Wales

Coleg Powys staff and students wore red as part of two special days to celebrate Welsh language and culture. On Friday 7th September in Brecon and Monday 10th September in Newtown, the College held its Diwrnodau Dathlu Cymru (Celebrating Wales Days) to raise awareness of the opportunities and career benefits of bilingual skills in Wales. Both college sites were decorated with Welsh flags and bunting and a variety of Welsh music was played in communal areas. The students heard from a number of motivational speakers, who shared their experiences of using Welsh and bilingual skills to further their own careers. In Brecon the inspirational guest speakers were:

Total Food Marketing | 30 October 2012

Wales’ top producers urged to think big at the 11th Wales the True Taste Food & Drink Awards

  The best food and drink products from across Wales have been recognised at the 11th Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards. And this year’s True Taste Champion, Robin Jones of Village Bakery, Coedpoeth, Wrexham, has urged those producers to make the most of their success. The third generation of bakers in the family, Robin recognises that many smaller operators may be reluctant to think big, but urges food and drink producers to build on their passion for what they do.  He said: “There are a lot of lifestyle businesses which make excellent artisan products.  But there needs to be more recognition of products which can be scaled up. That is where Wales is going to have an impact on the UK stage.” Alun Davies, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, was impressed by the standard of entries in the independently judged Awards.

Total Food Marketing | Channel Clusters | 23 October 2012

Sales of Welsh Food and Drink Products Hit £1.8 Million at Three Stores

Popular Welsh television presenter Daloni Metcalfe has agreed to launch Welsh Food and Drink Fortnight from October 19 to November 4 to celebrate the phenomenal sales success story of the EUROSPAR stores in Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestiniog and the Spar store in Pwllheli. A host of events are planned to thank customers for their loyalty at the three stores, which have recorded sales of £1.8 million – up £300,000 on 2011 - for quality Welsh food and drink products in the past year. The stores, which are owned by award-winning entrepreneur, Conrad Davies, are now supplied by 80 Welsh producers. Most of the producers are within a 50 miles radius of the stores.  Welsh Food and Drink Fortnight marks the end of Mr Davies’ year as Wales the True Taste Champion.