Lyme Bay Winery makes history with four trophy wins at the 2025 International Wine Challenge
Devon’s Lyme Bay Winery has made history, becoming the first English producer to win the IWC National Trophies for the best English White Wine and best English Red Wine in the same year
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Devon’s Langage Farm lands in Tokyo
Devon’s world-renowned dairy brand, Langage Farm, is celebrating a sweet new chapter in its global journey with the grand opening of The British Shop – a fabulous new Ice Cream Parlour in Tokyo – by Hobgoblin Japan.
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The Three Daggers Farm Shop, Wiltshire
This month Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on The Three Daggers Farm Shop.
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A taste of Cornwall spreads further: Warrens Bakery set for new Weston-super-Mare launch
Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, continues its growth across the West Country with a new store opening due this year in Weston-super-Mare.
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South West Tourism Awards 2025: A flourishing industry celebrated
The 2025 Tourism Awards across Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset have officially closed their entry periods, revealing a vibrant and growing tourism and hospitality sector across the South West.
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Wavi Coffee announces summer pop-up at Highcliffe Cornwall
The iconic mobile Land Rover coffee brand brings its signature style to the Cornish coast for a 16-week seasonal residency.
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Thatchers Haze and Radio X take Bank Holidays to new heights
Thatchers Haze took the bank holiday weekend to the next level with a sky-high stunt that saw Radio X presenter Sunta Templeton broadcast a once in a lifetime DJ set whilst sailing across the Somerset skies.
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Calling the next generation of culinary stars!
Exmoor Young Chef returns and NEW for 2025, the Aspiring Chef competition debuts!
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South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!
The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.
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Recent Brexit updates – an experienced South West producer’s perspective
Six weeks ago, DEFRA approached Westaway Sausages MD Charles Baughan to gain a typical SME perspective on how UK exports had been impacted by trading requirements and processes since EU exit, and how it has affected their ambition to export to the EU.
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Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges
Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.
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Voyager Coffee introduces new single origin: Sitio São Lourenço
Voyager Coffee, Devon’s leading specialty roaster, has announced its latest single origin release: Sitio São Lourenço, a Brazilian coffee from the southern region of Minas Gerais.
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Bristol hoteliers hope a bright summer lies ahead
Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.
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Chance to run one of Cornwall’s most beloved countryside pubs with acres of land and glamping pods
St Austell Brewery is looking for a new publican to take on one of Cornwall’s most cherished pubs which boasts seven acres of land and glamping pods.
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Falmouth’s Oyster Festival returns refreshed for 2025
Falmouth’s Oyster Festival is set to return to Events Square from the 9-12th October 2025 – with a refreshed brand identity and renewed programme of events.
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Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year
Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year as Growth and Premium Strategy drives Market Outperformance.
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