CELEBRATING Welsh produce is food and drink to Larder Cymru. The team behind the pioneering initiative will be attending the LACA School Food Show in Birmingham over two days from Wednesday July 3. Delivered by Menter Môn, Larder Cymru – which is working with Wrexham, …
Restaurant group and enterprise hub serve-up 900+ healthy food boxes for children
AN ACCLAIMED restaurant group and social enterprise organisation are serving up more than 900 wellbeing food boxes for families in North Wales. Led by the Children’s University and supported by Menter Môn’s Neges scheme, the initiative is funded by HEFCW (Higher Education Funding Council for …
Granddaughter saves family sweet shop from extinction with help of Antur Cymru Enterprise
NATASHA Osinga has enjoyed a sweet start to life in business with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise. When Yum Yum traditional sweet shop in Cardigan shut down in September, there was sadness among loyal customers. The family business was founded by the Osinga family …
Hospitality consultant sets table for expansion and TV appearance after helping clients bounce back from pandemic
A LEADING hospitality consultant and mentor who served up success for businesses in the pandemic has set the table for expansion. Following more than 15 years in the sector, Laura Anne Harvey launched her company – Laura Anne Hospitality Consultant Ltd – full time in …
Organic farm estate helps children’s charity raise £280,000 at auction
A LEADING children’s charity raised up to £280,000 with the support of an award-winning farm estate. The NSPCC’s Great Chefs Dinner included an auction featuring an Organic Dee Valley Bronze Turkey – to serve eight people – donated by Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, North Wales. The …
Welsh food and drink firms encouraged to capitalise on major procurement opportunities
FOOD and drink companies in Wales can access free one-to-one support to capitalise on major procurement opportunities in the public sector. As part of its innovative Larder Cymru project, Menter Môn is targeting up to 50 producers and processors from across the country and rolling …
Ice cream and pizza firm celebrates 50 years with food awards and net zero success
A MUCH-LOVED ice cream parlour and pizzeria scooped two prestigious food prizes after celebrating 50 years in business. Beddgelert-based Glaslyn was a double winner at the Great Taste Awards 2022, receiving plaudits for its mint chocolate chip and salted caramel flavours. Employing 36 staff in …
Awards success for leisure retailer following Coronavirus lockdown sales surge
AN ENTREPENEUR nominated for a string of national business awards continues to make waves in the leisure sector. UK Leisure Living Group has sold more hot tubs in 2020 than previous years put together, with the Coronavirus and Spring heatwave leading to a surge in …