Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Gullivers Farm Shop in Dorset.
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Devon’s Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero wins cider trophy at World Alcohol Free Awards
Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating winning the Best Non-Alcoholic Cider Trophy at the World Alcohol-Free Awards for its alcohol-free cider, Red Zero, following on from winning Gold at these awards earlier this year.
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June 10, 2026
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Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026
The search has begun for the region’s best chefs. Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year.
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June 10, 2026
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Dorset’s Sea Sisters hooks £78k to scale British fish cannery
A Dorset-based cannery dedicated to premium canned British fish is expanding thanks to a total of £78,600 in funding from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, with support from its partner SWIG Finance.
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June 10, 2026
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Harry’s Cider crowned British Perry Champion 2026
Harry's Cider is celebrating a landmark achievement after being crowned British Perry Champion 2026 at the Royal Bath & West British Cider Championships.
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June 10, 2026
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Shoreside brings the World Cup to Cornwall’s coast
Football fans across Cornwall are invited to experience the excitement of the World Cup this summer at Shoreside Beach Venue in Carlyon Bay, as it introduces a big screen - overlooking one of Cornwall's most iconic beaches.
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June 9, 2026
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Butcombe Group announces leadership restructure across managed pubs and inns
Butcombe Group has announced strategic changes to its Pubs and Inns leadership structure, with Alice Bowyer appointed as Managing Director of its Managed House Division.
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June 9, 2026
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Isaac Cider goes light with ‘Weightless’ 0.5% launch
Dorset-based Isaac Cider has launched Weightless, a new lightly sparkling 0.5% cider aimed at the growing demand for premium low and no-alcohol drinks across the on and off-trade.
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June 9, 2026
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South West tourism businesses strike triple gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Tourism businesses from Devon, Cornwall and Exmoor brought home eight national awards, including three Golds, at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, at Aerospace Bristol on 3rd June.
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June 9, 2026
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The Quarterdeck Restaurant at The Nare launches Seasonal Supper Clubs
The Quarterdeck Restaurant at The Nare hotel, which serves delicious seafood with the very best sea views in Cornwall, has introduced quarterly Supper Clubs celebrating Cornwall’s coastline, the arrival of each new season and exceptional local produce.
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June 9, 2026
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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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June 8, 2026
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Getting to know
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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June 8, 2026
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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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June 5, 2026
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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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June 3, 2026
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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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June 3, 2026
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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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June 3, 2026
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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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June 2, 2026
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