On April 28th, 2025, Cynnal Cymru hosted the Foundational Economy Celebration event in partnership with the Welsh Government’s Foundational Economy team. The event showcased over 15 projects operating within the foundational sectors, many in the food sector focused on increasing Welsh food in the public sector. Projects showcased such as Welsh Veg in Schools with Food Sense Wales and Castell Howell, Cardiff Food Hour, Larder Cymru with Menter Môn, Cook Along Clwb, Well-being of Future Generations menu pilot with Carmarthenshire County Council, Welsh food index with BIC Innovation, and Future Farms with Social Farms and Gardens.
The projects emphasise the importance of providing healthy, fresh, seasonal, local, and affordable meals. They also work to develop the Welsh supply chain to ensure the commercial viability of Welsh-grown vegetables and meat products, thereby supporting local farmers, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainability. The promotion of local and seasonal foods plays a vital role in advancing sustainable practices across the sector.
