What is Organic Centre Wales (OCW)? OCW is the national resource for consumers, farmers and policy makers committed to more sustainable food and farming in Wales. Set up in 2000, it delivers projects to support and develop the organic sector. About the Centre.

Information for businesses

This section contains information on all aspects of the organic food supply chain, including processing, wholesale and retail sales, and business to business links.

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Trade development

If you are interested in adding value to your organic produce or developing links with other businesses, see below or contact OCW.

Processing and product development

Food Network Wales is a collaborative venture between the three food centres in Wales, which provides a service for food processors, including research, new product development, training and marketing support. See:

• Food Centre Wales, Horeb, Ceredigion 01559 362230
• Food Industry Centre at UWIC, Cardiff 02920 416306
• Food Technology Centre, Coleg Menai, Llangefni, Ynys Mon 01248 383345

Food Centre Wales reports that the number of producers and producer groups looking at developing new products is increasing. Every year the Horeb Food Centre receives 60-70 ideas from people wanting to develop a new food product line. This results in between 14 and 20 new products every year. The Food Centre has developed new products for Cambrian Organics, Rachel's Dairy, Crai Organics, Knobbly Carrot Company, Sancler and many more.

Innovative marketing

There are a number of opportunities for you to market your produce. See our public procurement page and Better Organic Business Links for more information.

For marketing advice you can also download our factsheets ...

Trading

If you have something to sell or are looking for something to buy, follow these links:

• You can place a small advert on our advertisements page: submit advert
• For a list of Welsh organic businesses, download the Welsh Organic Trade Directory

For more information contact Organic Centre Wales.