Recipe of the Month
This month’s Recipe of the Month is Roasted butternut squash, sausage and sage pizza.
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Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on West Middlewick Farm Shop in Wiltshire.
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Dorset’s tourism stars celebrate at Marsham Court
67 awards were presented at the 14th Dorset Tourism Awards Ceremony, at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.
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October 26, 2026
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Arkell’s brewer Jack Bridgman achieves distinction in Brewing Apprenticeship
Arkell’s Brewery Brewer and Quality Control Lead Jack Bridgman has graduated with distinction after completing his Level 4 Brewer apprenticeship.
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October 26, 2026
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Pumpkin picking, spooky tractor rides and family fun this October half term at Healey’s Cyder Farm
From haunted tractor rides to pumpkin carving, Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm is inviting families to make some magical Halloween memories this October half term, as the much-loved Cornish business celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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October 26, 2026
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Getting to know
Getting to know: Nicholas Rodda
Few brands are as proudly Cornish as Rodda’s. Join me as I chat with fifth-generation Managing Director Nicolas Rodda about the people, memories and values behind the family business.
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October 26, 2026
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Sponsored Content
Three major South West trade shows open their doors to business buyers
Businesses across the South West are being invited to discover new products, meet suppliers and gain fresh inspiration as free registration opens for three leading trade events serving the food, drink, hospitality, catering, foodservice, retail and tourism sectors.
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October 23, 2026
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Counter Culture takes over the kitchen at Plonk’d for one-night-only
Plonk’d, the popular Spanish-inspired food and wine destination in Wadebridge, is excited to be welcoming Ben Harrison, Head Chef and Owner of Counter Culture, for an exclusive kitchen takeover on Saturday 28 November.
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October 22, 2026
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Warrens Bakery brings back its Christmas Pasty
Warrens Bakery is already gearing up for the festive season with the return of its popular Christmas Pasty.
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October 22, 2026
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New webpage promotes careers in Bristol’s hotels
A new webpage has been launched to encourage people to consider careers in Bristol’s vibrant hotel sector and give businesses an opportunity to highlight their vacancies.
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October 22, 2026
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National Apple Day: Celebrating Somerset’s cider-making heritage with Sheppy’s
Marking National Apple Day today, Somerset-based Sheppy's Cider is celebrating the apples, orchards and traditional skill at the heart of Britain's cidermaking heritage.
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October 21, 2026
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Taste of the West launches new Innovation Award with The Food Works SW
A new award for South West food and drink businesses turning bold ideas into reality, with a tailored support package from The Food Works SW for the winner.
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October 21, 2026
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South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title
Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.
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October 21, 2026
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Devon Tourism Awards finalists revealed
74 entries have been confirmed as finalists in the 2026 Devon Tourism Awards.
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October 20, 2026
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Canned Wine Group acquires low intervention wine brand New Theory to supercharge its draught expansion
Canned Wine Group, the pioneering UK wine business co-founded by Ben Franks and Simon Rollings, has announced its acquisition of New Theory, a popular South African low-intervention wine brand.
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October 20, 2026
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Dryad Gin brings a 007 twist to Taunton as The Tailor’s Speakeasy returns
Dryad Gin is returning to Gurds Menswear this December for a second Tailor’s Speakeasy, complete with secret passwords, 007-inspired cocktails and hundreds of pounds worth of raffle prizes.
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October 19, 2026
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The Cornwall Hotel Collection to take on Walk for Wellbeing 2026 in support of Hospitality Action
Staff from across The Cornwall Hotel Collection will be taking to the north Cornish coast on Sunday 25th October as part of the Walk for Wellbeing 2026, raising funds for Hospitality Action.
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October 19, 2026
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Langage Farm Devonshire Clotted Cream proves a hit at Westminster
Langage Farm’s award-winning clotted cream was the most popular item on the Awards table as Food Drink Devon took the best of the county’s food and drink to the Houses of Parliament.
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October 19, 2026
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