New research shows restaurants, pubs and bars in Britain’s major cities are seeing solid sales growth from pre-Covid levels.
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Third site for high-end Thai restaurant Nusara secured in Dorset
Award-winning restauranteur Andy Lennox has announced the third site for his Thai concept Nusara. The founder of the Koh Thai brand plans to open a 115-cover restaurant in the centre of Wimborne, Dorset in early August.
Read moreRich and delicious flavours earn Flapjackery five gold awards
Devon-based Flapjackery, which is renowned for its mouth-watering gluten free flapjacks, has scooped an incredible five Taste of the West Gold awards, and its not just its flapjacks which are proving so tantalising for the judges.
Read moreChristchurch Food Festival is back for an exciting extended Jubilee Weekend full of celebrations!
This year’s festival is jam-packed with chef demos, local food traders, live entertainment and refreshing drinks over the bank holiday weekend.
Read moreFood Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award
A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation.
Read moreIconic Bristol floating restaurant the Glassboat put up for sale after 36 years
Bristol-based owner Arne Ringner has put his floating barge restaurant located near Bristol Bridge up for sale, after 36 years.
Read moreSt Austell Brewery makes £11.3m profit, looks to 2022 and beyond
Cornwall’s St Austell Brewery has returned to profit with a 33% rise in sales as it recovers from the worst of the pandemic. The family-owned, independent brewer has seen turnover reach £156.6m, giving an operating profit of £11.3m.
Read moreThere is more to cider than scrumpy!
The Source Roadshow will be featuring 11 of the best cider makers around and showcasing products that range from the traditional to the fruity, and to premium products that could replace the classic bottle of wine at your next BBQ or picnic.
Read moreSandridge Barton unveils new visitor centre and winery to tourism leaders and providers
Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.
Read moreEden Project compostable coffee capsules win inaugural sustainability accolade at top licensing awards
The Eden Project’s range of compostable coffee capsules have won the first ever Sustainability Brand Licensed Range Award at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2022.
Read moreFantastic Food Festivals announce 2022 dates – last few stallholder and sponsorship opportunities available
Fantastic Food Festivals is back this year, hosting three food festivals in prestigious locations throughout the UK.
Read moreCornish Bakery is top performer across all its designer outlets locations
Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has outperformed all rivals in top line sales.
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