Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Gullivers Farm Shop in Dorset.
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White Lake brings out four new cheeses for Summer
Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has announced the launch of four new cheeses this month, created for summer spreads, sun-drenched salads and al fresco cheeseboards.
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Region’s next generation of star chefs graduate from Michael Caines Academy
The South West’s next wave of culinary talent is ready to make its mark in the hospitality industry, as 16 learners graduate from the Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College.
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BUNSIK opens its biggest restaurant yet in Plymouth
BUNSIK is set to open the doors to its first Devon restaurant, bringing its signature Korean corndogs, Korean fried chicken and Seoul-inspired street food to Plymouth city centre.
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The RISE of the Anti-Brand Bakery – Cornish Bakery turns its back on ‘cookie cutter’ brand building
Fast growing Cornish Bakery is breaking the normal rules of expansion, turning its back on cookie-cutter brand building.
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Historic St Mawes hotel to reopen as flagship Cornwall site for new Elysium Collection
Newly launched, The Elysium Collection is a family of new British hotels, spas and health clubs, providing informal luxury wellness staycations in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK.
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Flapjackery adds two more Gold Taste of the West Awards to its growing trophy cupboard
Devon-based Flapjackery is celebrating another successful year at the Taste of the West Awards after winning two more Gold Awards for its Raspberry and White Chocolate Flapjack and Salted Caramel Fudge Flapjack.
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Roly’s Fudge relocates its oldest fudge pantry and announces new ownership in Barnstaple
Roly’s Fudge has announced new ownership of its oldest pantry in Barnstaple, which has relocated from its long-standing location in the Barnstaple Pannier Market to new premises at 11 Holland Walk.
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Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate wines of the West Country for English wine week
Wraxall Vineyard is bringing together some of the South West's most exciting wines this June as part of a week-long celebration of English Wine Week.
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Sandford Orchards’ founder, Barny Butterfield, receives lifetime achievement award for services to the cider industry
Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & West Show last month.
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Still In Cask launches world’s first open exchange for whisky cask shares
Still In Cask has launched what the founders believe is the world’s first open, transparent peer-to-peer exchange for whisky cask shares.
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Trevithick & Trays named Cornwall’s best farm shop
A Cornish family-run farm shop and café is celebrating after being named Best Farm Shop/Deli in the Muddy Stilettos Cornwall Awards 2026.
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Pipers & Co launches new food platform to connect regenerative farmers with ethical shoppers
Created to close the gap between producers doing the right thing and consumers who want to support them, Pipers & Co is a new kind of food shopping platform.
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voco Zeal Exeter Science Park appoints executive chef
Zeal Hotels has appointed Zibi Klapsia as the executive chef at the award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.
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Daish’s Holidays reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared seaside breaks in 2026
Daish’s Holidays, is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings for 2026, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together in search of better value and shared experiences.
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A natural pairing: Scarlet Hotel welcomes chef rooted in the seasons
Chris Whitmore has taken the helm at Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall as the new Head Chef, bringing a passion for growing, sourcing and celebrating seasonal produce.
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St Austell Brewery and Fuller’s collaborate on special edition beer
More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited-edition beer for its pubs.
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