Cywain assists food and drink businesses at all stages of their development and their pan Wales experts can put tailored packages together to help your operation grow and be more profitable.   

The process begins with a diagnostic of your business and its needs. From there we’ll offer you a range of support which might include:   

  • Introducing you to other businesses at our events, which bring together producers and buyers from across Wales 
  • Putting you in touch with mentors, industry experts, food services suppliers and funding bodies that can help you take your business in new directions 
  • Working with you on product and business development ideas, providing a ‘sounding board’ when you need it 
  • Providing marketing and business strategy advice, from branding and social media to supply chain management and business plans 
  • Helping you to navigate the regulatory ‘red tape’ that can sometimes obstruct those working in the food and drink industry 
  • Giving you access to market research that can help to inform your business decisions 
  • Helping your products to reach new markets 
  • Designated Development Officer to talk you through your thoughts and ideas 

For more information contact bwyd-food@gov.wales 

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