Wales' food & drink industry grew 10% in 2023, reaching a £24.6bn turnover and 228,500 employees.

Wales' food & drink industry grew 10% in 2023, reaching a £24.6bn turnover, up from £22.3bn in 2022. The number of businesses increased by 1% to 28,768, employing 228,500 people, comprising 17% of the nation's workforce. The "food foundation" sector surpassed its 2025 target in 2023, and the industry's growth supports the Welsh government's aim for a more self-sufficient, sustainable food system and supply chains.

July 22, 2024
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