The Tourism Summit announces 2023 speakers
Attended by pioneering tourism and hospitality leaders, the annual Tourism Summit brings together the best and brightest minds to address the social, economic and climate challenges facing the tourism sector and wider planet.
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Trewithen Dairy’s cult Cornish Barista Milk now listed with Ocado
rewithen Dairy’s award-winning Cornish Barista Milk will now be available direct to consumers, following its success within the speciality coffee industry and its growing cult status in the UK’s independent city coffee shops.
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Treat your ‘elf this festive season: Burts’ Maple Pigs in Blankets are back!
Calling all snack luvvers! Devon-based Burts’ popular Maple Pigs in Blankets flavour potato chips are making a return this festive season.
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Blue Plaque for Weston-super-Mare’s oldest building
An English Heritage Blue Plaque has been unveiled at The Old Thatched Cottage restaurant in Weston-super-Mare, which is the oldest building in the resort.
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Ashburton Cookery School achieve top marks!
Ashburton Cookery School and Chef’s Academy, in Devon, has been awarded ‘ICSA Academy’ status for their 2023/24 students intake, from the leading regulatory body, the Independent Cookery School Association.
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RAVE releases Coffee Chocolate Advent Calendar, ready for a caffeinated Christmas countdown
Cirencester-based RAVE Coffee has announced the launch of its first ever Advent Calendar, created for coffee fans dreaming of a white (milk, dark or blonde) Christmas.
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Puxton Farm Shop & Butchers, Somerset
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops Farm Shop Focus is on Puxton Farm Shop & Butchers, Somerset.
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Apple Natural
This month’s Taste of the West’s Monthly Champion is Apple Natural.
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Hearts in Hospitality honors breakfast chef Gerry Barage of Castle Hotel, Taunton
In June 2023, the Institute of Hospitality launched the Hearts in Hospitality initiative to acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes of the hospitality industry.
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Amy Vann from Wavi Coffee is finalist at Devon Women in Business Awards 2023
21-year-old Amy Vann, is making waves with her start-up, Wavi Coffee.
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Talented South West chefs recognised in prestigious competition
The finals of the South West Chef of the Year competition, which was co-founded by renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL, took place this week, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
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Getting to know: Robin Barker
Robin Barker, as many of you will know, is a leading figure in the tourism industry in the South West of England.
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St Austell Brewery pubs awarded BII Sustainability Champion status
St Austell Brewery’s pubs have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status.
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Flapjackery’s flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity.
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Love Hospitality – The Burnt Chef Project launches 2024 gala dinner
Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.
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Top marks for Rattler Zero
Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition.
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