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This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Jesse Smith Farm Shop in Gloucestershire.
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Baboo Gelato becomes first ice cream maker to win three consecutive Great Taste 3-Star Awards
Dorset producer's Hazelnut gelato takes the industry's highest accolade for the third year running — making Baboo one of only three companies across the whole of Great Taste, and understood to be the only ice cream or gelato producer, to win a 3-star in 2024, 2025 and 2026
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August 5, 2026
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Hotel VARA Truro promotes Eliot Lynch to Hotel Manager
Truro’s independent Hotel VARA has appointed Eliot Lynch as its new Hotel Manager, marking the next chapter for a familiar face who has helped shape the hotel’s identity over the past four years.
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August 5, 2026
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Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines announced as Taste East Devon Festival Ambassador
Taste East Devon Festival is delighted to announce that renowned Michelin-starred chef and hotelier Michael Caines MBE has been appointed as the festival's official Ambassador, strengthening its mission to champion one of the UK's most exciting food and drink destinations.
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August 4, 2026
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Long-serving publicans retire after 35 years of service
Two much-loved publicans are retiring from The Safe Harbour in Fowey after decades of service running pubs with St Austell Brewery.
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August 4, 2026
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Getting to know
Getting to know: Christophe Lacroix
There’s something instantly engaging about Christophe Lacroix — warm, direct and full of stories shaped by a lifetime in the kitchen.
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August 3, 2026
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Sea shanties, soul and Pink Wigs: Sister hotels unveil packed programme for Falmouth Week 2026
The Greenbank and The Falmouth are preparing to celebrate Falmouth Week 2026 with a packed programme of fundraising, live music and waterfront events, bringing together locals and visitors for one of Cornwall's best-loved summer festivals.
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July 30, 2026
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Sharpham Cheese celebrates double success: Savour and Ticklemore achieve prestigious Great Taste 3-Star rating
Sharpham Cheese has achieved a remarkable double win in the 2026 Great Taste Awards, with its Savour and Ticklemore both receiving the heralded 3-star rating.
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July 30, 2026
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Taunton steps back into the 1920s for Sea Centaur Gin launch
Guests were transported to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday evening for the launch of Sea Centaur Martini Gin, the latest award-winning spirit from Somerset distiller Becky Wright of Dryad Gin.
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July 30, 2026
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Stars align at White Lake as cheesemaker wins two Great Taste 3-star awards
Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has done the double at Great Taste 2026, scoring highly prestigious 3-star ratings for two of its hand-crafted cheeses.
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July 29, 2026
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Firebrand Brewing Co expands Cornish retail presence with listing in 86 stores
Independent Launceston-based brewery Firebrand Brewing Co has secured a significant retail milestone, with two of its beers launching into 86 Co-op stores across Cornwall.
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July 29, 2026
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Food & drink producers invited to free networking evening in Gloucester
Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.
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July 27, 2026
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Bristol hoteliers hope business rate cut is just for starters
Bristol hoteliers hope the announcement of a business rate cut for some hospitality businesses is just for starters – because it only ‘scratches the surface’ of what is needed.
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July 27, 2026
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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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July 24, 2026
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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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July 24, 2026
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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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July 24, 2026
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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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July 23, 2026
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