St Austell Brewery calls on government to “invest in the recovery of our sector” as it acquires new pub
As Cornwall-based St Austell Brewery announced the acquisition of a new pub – the Blue Ball Inn in Lynmouth Devon, chief executive Kevin Georgel said it was “vital that the government continue to listen and invest in the recovery of our sector.”
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Salcombe Rum ‘Island Street’ joins Salcombe Distilling Co.’s award-winning line up
Multi-award winning distillery, Salcombe Distilling Co. is delighted to launch Salcombe Rum ‘Island Street’, an outstanding transatlantic spiced gold rum.
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Sharpham Dairy extends its chutney range with two new flavours
Best known for their award-winning soft cheeses, Sharpham Dairy has now launched two new chutneys to extend its selection of ambient retail products.
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Prestigious chef competition recognises top Southwest talent
Talented chefs and home cooks have been recognised in the region’s most prestigious chef contest.
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Family-owned hospitality group rewards employees
A South West family-owned hospitality group has rewarded a Summer Bonus totalling £182,166 to their staff for continuing to offer great service during the busy peak Summer period when demand for South West holiday vacations saw unprecedented demand.
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Salcombe Brewery Co. launches new chocolate stout, Maya
Salcombe Brewery Co. is launching Maya (ABV 4.5%), a brand new Chocolate Stout.
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Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. combine forces
Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration between the two leading West Country businesses.
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Sandford Orchards celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘hobby turned business success’
In 2002 Barny Butterfield began making cider in a shed. Fast forward 20 years and he is Chief Cidermaker and owner of Sandford Orchards, a business that produces over 7 million pints of cider per year.
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Bristol Hoteliers welcome ‘have a go at hospitality’ event
Bristol hoteliers helped give students and jobseekers the chance to ‘have a go at hospitality’ at a special event aimed at encouraging more young people to pursue a career in the sector.
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Cornish Bakery opens in showcase Plymouth Barbican property
Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has announced the opening of another waterfront bakery in a Grade II listed former glassblowing building on Plymouth Barbican, Devon, as founder Steve Grocutt continues in his swift-growth mission to 100 sites.
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Bumper harvest at Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine
Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is toasting a bumper harvest.
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New Wave Brasserie opens in Lechlade town centre
A new business with a well-known name has just opened up in Lechlade. New Wave Brasserie is the latest member of the New Wave Seafood business.
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Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Finalists announced
After three months of judging 55 finalists have been announced for this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.
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Johanna Harakis of The Guardhouse Café, Brixham, named first ever Owens Coffee Barista Champion
Owens Coffee, one of the region’s leading coffee roasters, hosted its first ever Barista Championship on Thursday 13 October.
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Apple Day at Coleridge Cottage marks 250 years since birth of the romantic poet
On Wednesday 26 October the National Trust will be hosting a day of pressing and juicing Somerset heritage apple varieties from the orchard at Coleridge Cottage in Somerset.
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Circumstance Distillery launches its first female focused work experience programme
Circumstance Distillery, in Bristol, has launched their first work experience programme, open to women who wish to explore a career in spirit production.
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