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Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Hall & Woodhouse creates new opportunities for hospitality entrepreneurs

Hall & Woodhouse invested more than £2.5 million into its Business Partner (tenanted) pubs in 2025, including a quarter of a million pounds on a major renovation of the historic Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Bistro Serve shares new foodservice website

The company has just launched a brand new website for Bistro Serve, bringing the range to life with mouthwatering photos, food clips and customer case studies.

Lyme Bay expands mead portfolio with the launch of two new sparkling meads

The UK’s largest producer of mead, Lyme Bay, continues to lead the revival of the mead category with the launch of two new low-alcohol sparkling meads.

Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’

Creative retreats, nature walks, poetry walks, a Book Butler and restorative stays on the Exe Estuary – Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’.

Lyme Bay Winery launches 2024 Pinot Noir, following award-winning success of its 2021 vintage

Lyme Bay Winery has released its new 2024 Pinot Noir, a highly anticipated follow-up to its 2021 vintage, which was awarded Best Pinot Noir at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Wolfgang Sieg-Hogg appointed Managing Director of LBW Drinks Ltd

LBW Drinks Ltd, the producer of premium English wines, meads, country and fruit wines, liqueurs and spirits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wolfgang Sieg-Hogg as Managing Director.

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