Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme Launches New Stakeholder Kit to Drive Sector Growth and Skills Development

The Food & Drink Skills Wales programme (F&DSW), a Welsh Government-funded programme committed to fostering a skilled and capable workforce, has launched its new Programme Stakeholder Kit.

This comprehensive resource is designed to provide businesses, educators, and partner organisations with a clear, concise overview of the programme's mission, support services, and latest initiatives aimed at fuelling innovation and sustainable growth across the Welsh food and drink industry.

The new Programme Stakeholder Kit serves as a key informational guide, outlining how F&DSW helps the food and drink processing and manufacturing sectors in Wales address critical skills gaps, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. It details the extensive range of fully and partially funded training opportunities available to businesses, which focus on vital areas such as:

• Leadership and Management

• Marketing and Sales

• Production and Manufacturing

• Sustainability and Decarbonisation

• Added-Value Compliance and Statutory 

• Bespoke and Business-led Training

Kate Rees, Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme Manager said: 

"The Welsh food and drink industry is a vital part of our economy, and its future success is intrinsically linked to the skills of its people. 

Our new Stakeholder Pack is a crucial tool for all partners looking to engage with us and leverage our support. It clearly articulates how we can collaborate to develop a highly-skilled workforce that is ready to meet modern challenges, from driving sustainability to adopting new technologies. We encourage all stakeholders to use this resource to understand the full scope of opportunities F&DSW offers."

The pack highlights the tangible benefits of engaging with the programme, including access to a Workforce Development Manager who provides bespoke skills diagnostics and signposting support. This targeted approach ensures that training investment delivers maximum impact for individual businesses, contributing directly to the Welsh Government’s strategic vision for the sector.

The Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme Stakeholder Kit is available to download now on the official Food & Drink Skills Wales programme website. Stakeholders are invited to review the document to explore collaboration opportunities and take the first step towards a more skilled, productive, and resilient food and drink future for Wales.

Contact Information

Lucy Franklin

lucy.franklin@mentera.cymru

Notes to editors

Attached Image: The Food & Drinks Skills Wales programme team with 

Kate Rees, Programme Manager (front right)

About Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme:

The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food & Drink Skills Wales programme is a Welsh Government funded programme committed to working with the Food & Drink industry to develop a skilled and capable workforce. It supports food and drink businesses with a focus on the Welsh food and drink processing and manufacturing industry to ensure employees have the right skills and training for their business. It encourages employees to share knowledge and experiences with fellow peers whilst also increasing confidence and flexibility in the workplace in order to make employees feel valued. It prepares employees across Wales to adapt to changes and opportunities in food manufacturing including technical, business and environmental challenges.

For more information about Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru | Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme, please go to: fooddrinkskills.wales

For interviews or further information, please contact Rhiain Williams on: 

07508 505 333 / rhiain.williams@mentera.cymru

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