Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Gullivers Farm Shop in Dorset.
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A feast for the senses – The Cotswold Show food hall 2026
From award-winning cheeses to craft spirits, artisan chocolate to fresh doughnuts — the Cotswold Show Food Hall returns bigger and better than ever on 4th and 5th July.
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Getting to know: James Simpson
With more than three decades in the food and drink sector, James Simpson has built a career that spans everything from the nuts and bolts of the supply chain through to championing South West producers on a wider stage.
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Rodda’s Trials New Product at The Food WorksSW Innovation Hub
The Food WorksSW – food and drink innovation and development centre in North Somerset – recently welcomed Rodda's Clotted Cream into their purpose-built dairy kitchen.
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Somerset-based Feltham’s Farm wins Best English Cheese at Artisan Cheese Awards
Certified organic cheesemaker, Feltham’s Farm was presented with both the Best English Cheese and Best Cow Cheese trophies at the 10th edition of the Artisan Cheese Awards, for its newest cheese, Lucky Marcel.
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South West Tourism Awards surge as sector shows strength across all regions
Tourism businesses across the South West are stepping forward in record numbers this year, with all four regional awards programmes reporting strong growth in entries.
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Hospitality rallies behind bold new campaign for 10% VAT cut
Hospitality businesses, employees and industry organisations are being urged to get behind a new nationwide campaign calling on the Government to cut VAT for the sector to 10%
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Sabzi’s releases new Potato Seasoning
Sabzi Deli has launched a limited edition potato seasoning, in celebration of Iran, which is now available to buy both in store and online.
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Great Cornish Food to celebrate tenth birthday and bid fond farewell to founder Ruth
Cornwall’s finest food and drink will be celebrated later this month when the Great Cornish Food Store marks its tenth anniversary.
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Tregothnan Tea brews up Duke of Cornwall award win
Tregothnan Tea has won the 2026 Duke of Cornwall’s Award at the Royal Cornwall Show, recognising the estate’s commitment to sustainable farming, environmental stewardship and innovation in British food production.
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The Atlantic unveils The Lookout: A luxury coastal residence and first glimpse of an exciting new chapter
The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay has officially unveiled The Lookout, a newly reimagined luxury coastal residence perched high above Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.
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White Lake wins two major trophies at Artisan Cheese Awards
Somerset-based White Lake Cheese has come away from this year’s Artisan Cheese Awards as one of the competition’s biggest winners, taking two category winner trophies, three category runner-up prizes and 27 other awards.
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Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category
Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.
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Bristol Beer Factory’s Independence crowned CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2026
Bristol Beer Factory’s flagship pale ale Independence (4.6%) has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2026, the highest honour in UK brewing.
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Matthews Cotswold Flour hosts South West bakers networking event in Exeter
The team from Matthews Cotswold Flour was delighted to host a fantastic networking event for South West Bakers on Tuesday 19th May in the heart of Exeter.
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Sandford Orchards plans for continued growth as it outperforms the buoyant craft cider category
The craft cider category has seen strong growth over the last 12 months and Devon-based Sandford Orchards has excelled amongst its peers with record sales and new retail listings.
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Butcombe Group recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for second year running
Butcombe Group has been named again in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, marking a repeat recognition of its continued commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
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