HCC Chair, Cath Smith, and CEO, Jos\u00e9 Peralta, welcomed the opportunity to meet with the newly appointed Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability at Cardiff Bay last week. The constructive and forward-looking discussion provided an opportunity to brief Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd on HCC\u2019s new strategic action plan, while also exploring the current challenges and opportunities facing the red meat sector.<\/p>\n
The meeting reflected a shared commitment to strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the industry, with a particular focus on collaboration across the supply chain. There was clear alignment on the importance of working in partnership to support producers, processors and the wider sector.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the meeting, Jos\u00e9 Peralta said: \u201cWe look forward to building a strong and productive working relationship with the Minister in the years ahead, as we continue to drive progress and ensure a positive, sustainable future for Wales\u2019s red meat industry.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"