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Source Roadshow makes successful debut at Bath & West Showground

The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors, attracting over 140 exhibitors and trade buyers representing hundreds of hospitality, catering, and retail businesses.

The Pump Room unveils a new Austen-inspired afternoon tea experience for Spring

The Pump Room Bath will launch a new Jane Austen–inspired afternoon tea alongside a more immersive “Pride and Prejudice” experience on April 1st 2026.

Somerset cheesemaker wins three trophies at British & Irish Cheese Awards

Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese is celebrating a raft of wins from the British & Irish Cheese Awards last week, after the Somerset-based cheesemaker took home three of the competition’s most prestigious trophies.

A perfect match: Somerset CCC and Otter Black

Somerset County Cricket Club is extremely pleased to be able to announce a new and exciting partnership with Otter Brewery. The collaboration will see the brewery’s new Otter Black become the Official Stout of Somerset CCC.

Tourism Awards earn prestigious ‘Outstanding’ Trust Mark accreditation

Services for Tourism has earned ‘Outstanding’ Trust Mark accreditation for their management of the Dorset, Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall Tourism Awards.

Canned Wine Group scoops Sustainability Award win at Bath Life Awards

Canned Wine Group has been named winner of the Sustainability Award at the Bath Life Awards 2026, following tough category competition.

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW hosts inspiring Discovery Day

The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food Works^SW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.

The Pony Chew Valley to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2026 with archive menu, debut cookbook & limited-edition perry

The Pony Chew Valley, from siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton, will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. Plans include an archive takeover of their à la carte menu, the launch of their very first cookbook and a perry made in collaboration with neighbours, Wilding Cider.

Somerset Charcuterie unveils bold new packaging to reflect its craft-led quality

Over the past few months, Somerset Charcuterie has been working behind the scenes on an exciting new chapter for the brand, culminating in the launch of refreshed packaging across its entire product range.

British & Irish Cheese Awards receives record entries from Ireland, 10 years after Brexit

The British & Irish Cheese Awards has received a record breaking number of Irish entries into this year’s competition, with 48 Irish cheeses set to be judged in a field of over 600 entries.

Bath Restaurant Week returns with over 50 mouth-watering offers

Bath Restaurant Week is back for its second year, serving up a full week of flavour from 17th to 24th March, with over 50 exclusive offers across the city for diners.

Canned Wine Group appoints Ben Franks as CEO

Canned Wine Group is delighted to announce that it has appointed co-founder Ben Franks as CEO, as the business takes a new strategic direction with a broadening portfolio and a focus on accelerating its UK growth.

Black Bee Honey to supply its 100% British Autumn Honey to The Ivy Collection

Somerset-based British honey brand, Black Bee Honey, will supply its pure, British Autumn honey to The Ivy Collection restaurants in a new deal announced today.

The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil wins Gold at Taste of the West

The Apple Tree Restaurant at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has been awarded Gold in the Café / Tearoom category at the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards.

Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day

When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.

News & Invitation: The Food WorksSW opens doors to food and drink businesses with Discovery Day

Building on its success in 2025, food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW is inviting brands back through its doors for another Discovery Day on Thursday 5th March, taking place from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

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