The project’s vision is a vibrant and sustainable food economy for Powys with businesses able to identify market demand; produce sustainable, value-added products; market their produce to local and wider communities of consumers; grow their businesses and supply quality food and drink products across the county and beyond.

The Taste of Powys project can provide tailored support, capacity building, advice and marketing for new and existing micro food businesses (where less than 10 people are employed) in Powys, including social economy enterprises. The project want to equip micro food businesses in Powys with the skills and knowledge to enter, survive and thrive in a highly competitive sector.

Support will be targeted to promote entrepreneurship, stimulate the set-up or growth of micro-enterprises and broaden the economic base to add value to the traditional rural backbone sectors of agriculture, forestry and tourism. Businesses supported by the project will be encouraged to look to best practice to improve the social, economic and environmental impact of their enterprise to benefit the wider economy and sustainability of the county.