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Grants and Support Schemes

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Processing and marketing grant scheme overview

The scheme provides support for projects that develop new ideas in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors.

Supply chain efficiencies scheme overview

The scheme provides support for projects that develop new ideas in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors.

Food Festivals, Farmers' Markets and Farm Shops in Wales

Food Festivals, Farm Shops and Farmers’ Markets in Wales
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Glossary

Glossary
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These are the main support mechanisms currently available in the food and drinks sector.

Processing and Marketing Grants

This grant provides assistance for capital investments that add value to agricultural products and help increase environmental and financial sustainability. The Processing and Marketing Grant scheme is currently closed to new applicants, following the competitive bidding round held earlier this year. The scheme will be subject to the availability of funds, until the formal closure of the scheme on 31 December 2012. The launch of a new scheme is anticipated for 2014.

Supply Chain Efficiencies

Provides financial support for co-operation and collaboration projects that will develop new products, processes and technologies in the agriculture, food and drink sectors.

Business Mentoring

This scheme provides individual support for smaller businesses that require a variety of skills to develop and grow their business.

Trade and Consumer Development

This scheme provides support to businesses that want to increase trade with retailers, independent stores, public sector and food service. This includes support within the UK and international markets. For more information, see link in right hand menu.

Marketing and Brand Development

This is available to businesses that want to invest in new marketing techniques, expand on existing marketing profiles or develop new brands within its product portfolio or business as a whole. Category management is the key to this support programme. 

Technical Support

Information and support for new legislation or technical requirements can be provided through the three Food Centres in Wales and approved independent bodies.

These schemes are predominantly aimed at primary food and drink producers, food processors and partner organisations in all parts of Wales. Projects that will be considered are:-

  • Investment in processing of agricultural products.
  • Investment in marketing or brand development.
  • Providing support for co-operation to develop new products, processes and technology.
  • Diversification of agriculture products.
  • Technical support for farmers and food producers.
  • Development of a food culture in Wales recognising the diversity, quality and environmental sensitivity of food and drink production.

How to Contact Us

To access our support, please get in touch with the Business Support Helpline:

Tel: 03000 6 03000

Email: businessinformationhelpline@wales.gsi.gov.uk