North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing Co announced on the 28th November that St Austell Brewery had taken a minority share in its business.
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Binit Boosts the South-West Circular Economy by Joining the KeyKeg Return Network
Exeter’s Binit Launch Empty-KeyKeg Collections Across the Region to Further Improve Hospitality-Industry Sustainability
Read moreJamie Oliver launches pasta delivery service in Bristol
A bar in Bristol is the first location outside London for Jamie Oliver’s new brand Pasta Dreams. His new delivery-only business based in Brace & Browns on Whiteladies Road offers an Italian-inspired menu you can order using click-and-collect and delivery apps.
Read moreThatchers Blood Orange Cider is Britain’s best-selling new alcoholic drink
Family cider makers Thatchers have announced that their Blood Orange Cider attracted more shoppers than any other innovation in the beer, wine and spirits (BSW) category in 2022, making it the most successful BWS launch of the year.
Read moreTourism for Good collective launched at South West Tourism Summit
Attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across the South West, the ‘Tourism for Good’-themed conference brought together the best and brightest minds in the sector.
Read moreTrio of UK distilleries launch ‘British Aquavit’ to raise the profile of lesser-known scandi spirit
Bristol based, Psychopomp Microdistillery has joined forces with Orkney Spirits Limited and Silver Circle Distillery to launch ‘British Aquavit’, a popular spirit in Scandinavia which is traditionally enjoyed straight with food and on celebrations.
Read moreHospitality Action Auction needs you!
This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and this mural donated by the Source Roadshow is just one of the amazing lots on offer.
Read moreItalian dessert a sweet festive success for Gloucestershire couple
Over 1000 Panettone bread desserts have already been ordered from Cirencester and Stroud’s Non Solo Pasta for this Christmas.
Read moreBristol people are still planning to party this Christmas
The challenging financial climate is not preventing people in Bristol from planning to party this Christmas, city hoteliers say.
Read moreSouth West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday
Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.
Read moreRiding the storm – Cornish Premier Pasties sales grow by 21%, despite economic turmoil
Despite 2021 being coined as Cornwall’s busiest year, Cornish Premier Pasties saw sales grow by 21% year on year in 2022, with the same growth indicator being up by 55% since August 2020.
Read moreVirgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu
Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.
Read moreEmployee at luxury Cornish hotel wins concierge society award
An employee at a top Cornish hotel has been recognised for her work with a prestigious award at the recent Golden Keys Concierge 2022 Awards.
Read moreIt’s Green Friday instead of Black at Powderkeg as they give 20% for the planet
Exeter-based brewery Powderkeg is launching an environmental initiative called Green Friday this November. Instead of offering a discount over the last weekend of the month Powderkeg have pledged to give 20% of web sales to the Devon Environment Foundation.
Read moreSandford Orchards reveals ‘Cider Done Right’ is better for the planet
Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has revealed why drinking its fabulous cider is a more sustainable option than many other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the market.
Read moreSalcombe Brewery Co. announces new listing with Tesco
Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has secured an agreement with Tesco to sell its golden ale, Shingle Bay and its amber ale, Seahorse at stores across the South West.
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