Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on St Buryan Farm Shop in Cornwall.
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Haddon House Hotel wins big in Nisbets Matchday Mega Bundle
Haddon House Hotel shoots and scores as winner of Nisbets’ Matchday Mega Bundle.
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The Izakaya hidden inside Root Bath
Opening on Wednesday and Thursday evenings , Koji Izakaya is a restaurant within a restaurant — occupying the ground floor of Root Bath in Shires Yard for two nights a week.
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Devon food innovator Stella West-Harling MBE highly commended at Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026
ProSauce Founder and CEO Stella West-Harling MBE has been recognised among this year’s leading women in food and drink, receiving Highly Commended in the Product Developer of the Year category at the Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026.
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Small innovation, big impact? Cornwall firm targets everyday hospitality challenge
A Cornwall company is hoping to make life a little easier for front-of-house teams with the launch of a new product designed to help staff carry hot plates safely from kitchen to table.
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Young students serve up success at showcase banquet in CRCC’s 80th anniversary year
Young people from Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s (CRCC) Learn Your Way and Work Your Way programmes took centre stage last week, preparing and hosting a banquet for more than 60 guests.
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From Walkabout to Rattler: Healeys brings Cornish cyder to Newquay seafront
An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House.
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Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale makes a splash on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen
Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA received glowing praise on the latest episode of BBC Saturday Kitchen, with drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson praising the beer for its exceptional flavour and character.
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Somerset’s own ‘Water in a Box’ relaunches with a fresh look and local focus
Framptons breathes new life into its sustainable spring water brand, proudly produced in Somerset with water from the Mendip Hills.
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Getting to know: Jonny Mutch and Jess Balsam
What was meant to be a chat with Jonny Mutch, co-founder and chef at Plonk’d, quickly became something even better when his partner Jess Balsam joined the conversation too.
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New West Country Produces podcast launched
A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.
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Visit West launches new branding and identity
Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands.
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New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers
A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.
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MOR by Tom Sellers to open on 20 July at the Carbis Bay Estate, St Ives
Chef Tom Sellers, of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story, is set to open MOR at the Carbis Bay Estate in St Ives on 20 July 2026.
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Hoteliers serve up some fun and fund-raising at Harbour Festival
Hoteliers are helping to serve up some fun – and fund-raising – at the forthcoming Bristol Harbour Festival thanks to a new event which is now inviting teams to enter.
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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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