Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on St Buryan Farm Shop in Cornwall.
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St Austell Brewery strengthens Somerset footprint with Bird in Hand acquisition
St Austell Brewery has strengthened its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while partnering with experienced local operators Ravi Keshri and James Eyre.
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Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026
The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.
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Uniting Devon’s finest – Sharpham Cheese appoints RAW Food & Drink PR
The partnership brings together two proudly independent South West businesses with a shared passion for championing outstanding regional food and drink.
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Exeter College recognises hospitality apprentices and calls for businesses to invest in future talent
Hospitality and catering apprentices from Exeter College are being recognised for their achievements, alongside the employers whose commitment is helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals.
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A cut above: Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodka
Ramsbury Estate is launching Distillers Cut Vodka, a limited-edition release that offers a new expression of its award-winning Single Estate Vodka, with just 150 bottles available.
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St Austell Brewery celebrates double success at British Training Awards
St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression.
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Cornish Bakery launches new summer product range
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has just launched its innovative new summer product range complemented by a refreshed range of cold and iced drinks.
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Smoked breakfasts are back at BANK Bristol
From this month onwards, breakfast will return to BANK Bristol every Saturday, with bacon, eggs, sirloin and scallops all on the menu.
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Somerset’s White Lake Cheese wins two trophies and 15 awards at Great Yorkshire Show
White Lake Cheese took the top prize in two categories at the Great Yorkshire Show Cheese & Dairy Produce Championship, accompanied by a further 15 prizes for 14 different cheeses.
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Lyme Bay Winery remains England’s most awarded still wine producer, securing 18 medals across four prestigious competitions
Lyme Bay Winery is celebrating a stellar season of recognition, having secured an impressive haul of 18 medals across four of the wine industry’s most competitive events this year.
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Discover Somerset cider at Sheppy’s Friday Foody Mediterranean Night
Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with a Somerset twist as Sheppy’s Cider hosts its latest Friday Foody Night on Friday 31st July.
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Bays Brewery and Paignton Zoo bring back popular charity ale ‘Tall Order’
Torbay-based Bays Brewery is teaming up once again with Paignton Zoo to launch the latest addition to its 2026 Charity Brew range – the return of the much-loved animal ale, Tall Order.
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Three Chefs, one Summer – Newquay’s Graze Tapas ~ Wine gears up for its busiest season yet
Graze Tapas ~ Wine, the family-run small-plates and wine bar at 2 Beacon Road, Newquay, is seeing increased demand this summer following the announcement of its three-strong kitchen team for the season.
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St Austell Brewery charity golf day raises £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West
St Austell Brewery has raised £10,000 following a successful charity golf day attended by customers, suppliers and partners from across the South West.
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RAVE and Yumello launch UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter
Taking two of life’s great joys and merging them into one, Cirencester-based independent roastery RAVE Coffee and Bristol’s Yumello have joined forces to create the UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter.
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Ashburton Food Festival celebrates 15 years with a focus on Dartmoor
Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026.
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