Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel
Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”
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Pacific West unveils Modern Mediterranean collection for 2026
Trowbridge based Pacific West, the UK’s trusted leader in trend-driven seafood innovation, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Mediterranean Collection.
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Nisbets Live 2026 announces a line-up focused on support for the hospitality industry
Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026 with a show line up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.
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St Austell Brewery teams up with endurance athlete Nick Butter to bring Proper Job 0.5% to running events across the world
St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded – Run Weekends.
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Burts Snacks outlines plan to launch HFSS compliant hand-cooked crisps
Leading premium snack brand Burts Snacks has announced plans to roll out a new series of HFSS-compliant products throughout 2026.
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New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy
Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.
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Bays Brewery brews up £4,815 for Devon charities
Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.
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Somerset young campaigner joins Emma Thompson in school food film
Rylee, 15, a campaigner and Young Food Ambassador from Somerset, has helped create a powerful animated campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and three other young people from across the UK
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Bristol hoteliers say arena will make city a top destination again
Hoteliers in Bristol have high hopes that the long-awaited new arena will put the city right back on the map as a top destination and provide a big boost to their businesses.
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Food & Drink Festival returns, celebrating 30 years of British & Irish Cheese Awards
With the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival coming back to The Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet on 21–22 March, organisers have announced an exciting programme for 2026.
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Powderkeg expands contract brewing operation
Devon brewery Powderkeg expands its contract brewing service, adding new capacity and enhanced services for start-up and established brewers.
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RAVE Coffee rolls out more beans without the buzz, as demand for Decaf grows
RAVE Coffee has expanded its range of decaf options for 2026, following a huge surge in popularity for this more gentle cup of joe.
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Getting to know: Alex Demetriou
From growing up in his family’s kitchens to leading one of the UK’s largest hospitality procurement networks, Alex Demetriou’s career is a story of passion, innovation, and purpose.
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St Austell Brewery’s beer festival raises £18,000 for important causes across the South West
Thousands of beer lovers, who descended on St Austell Brewery’s much-loved Celtic Beer Festival in November last year, have helped raise £18,000 for charity.
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RAW Food and Drink PR Celebrates 15 Years with Double Shortlist in Roxhill Media Awards
Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW is celebrating its 15th year in business with double recognition at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards.
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The Source trade show opens next month – why should you be there?
When it comes to food and drink, there’s no substitute for experiencing products first-hand. That’s why you won’t want to miss The Source trade show on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th February at Westpoint, Exeter.
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