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Taunton steps back into the 1920s for Sea Centaur Gin launch

Guests were transported to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday evening for the launch of Sea Centaur Martini Gin, the latest award-winning spirit from Somerset distiller Becky Wright of Dryad Gin.

Stars align at White Lake as cheesemaker wins two Great Taste 3-star awards

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has done the double at Great Taste 2026, scoring highly prestigious 3-star ratings for two of its hand-crafted cheeses.

St Austell Brewery strengthens Somerset footprint with Bird in Hand acquisition

St Austell Brewery has strengthened its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while partnering with experienced local operators Ravi Keshri and James Eyre.

Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026

The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.

Somerset’s White Lake Cheese wins two trophies and 15 awards at Great Yorkshire Show

White Lake Cheese took the top prize in two categories at the Great Yorkshire Show Cheese & Dairy Produce Championship, accompanied by a further 15 prizes for 14 different cheeses.

Discover Somerset cider at Sheppy’s Friday Foody Mediterranean Night

Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with a Somerset twist as Sheppy’s Cider hosts its latest Friday Foody Night on Friday 31st July.

The Izakaya hidden inside Root Bath

Opening on Wednesday and Thursday evenings , Koji Izakaya is a restaurant within a restaurant — occupying the ground floor of Root Bath in Shires Yard for two nights a week.

Somerset’s own ‘Water in a Box’ relaunches with a fresh look and local focus

Framptons breathes new life into its sustainable spring water brand, proudly produced in Somerset with water from the Mendip Hills.

New West Country Produces podcast launched

A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.

Visit West launches new branding and identity

Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands.

New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers

A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.

White Lake brings out four new cheeses for Summer

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has announced the launch of four new cheeses this month, created for summer spreads, sun-drenched salads and al fresco cheeseboards.

Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate wines of the West Country for English wine week

Wraxall Vineyard is bringing together some of the South West’s most exciting wines this June as part of a week-long celebration of English Wine Week.

Canned Wine Group looks to the future with key new Head of Sales appointment

Canned Wine Group has appointed Grant Allen as its first Head of Sales, a newly created role that marks a significant step in the Bath-based B Corp’s escalating growth across the UK’s off-trade and hospitality sector.

The Food WorksSW unveils new canning line to meet growing demand from drinks sector

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has launched a new canning line in response to growing demand from food and drink producers looking to scale up production and trial new canned products.

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026

The search has begun for the region’s best chefs. Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year.

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