Cirencester-based independent roastery, RAVE Coffee has won a Great Taste 2-star for its Signature Blend Nº 1, placing its flagship product in the top 12% of entries at the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards.
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Food & drink producers invited to free networking evening in Gloucester
Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.
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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.
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RAVE and Yumello launch UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter
Taking two of life’s great joys and merging them into one, Cirencester-based independent roastery RAVE Coffee and Bristol’s Yumello have joined forces to create the UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter.
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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.
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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.
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Full steam ahead: New admiral sets sail in Watermoor
Arkell’s Brewery has joined forces with the new leaseholders of the former Talbot Inn to announce its relaunch under a new name, with doors set to open later this month.
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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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A feast for the senses – The Cotswold Show Food Hall 2026
From award-winning cheeses to craft spirits, artisan chocolate to fresh doughnuts — the Cotswold Show Food Hall returns bigger and better than ever on 4th and 5th July.
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South West Tourism Awards surge as sector shows strength across all regions
Tourism businesses across the South West are stepping forward in record numbers this year, with all four regional awards programmes reporting strong growth in entries.
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Matthews Cotswold Flour hosts South West bakers networking event in Exeter
The team from Matthews Cotswold Flour was delighted to host a fantastic networking event for South West Bakers on Tuesday 19th May in the heart of Exeter.
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From reluctant entry to top spot: Tom Holland wins King of the Cocktails
Reluctant competitor Tom Holland was crowned King of the Cocktails on Wednesday 13 May, marking World Cocktail Day in style.
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Cirencester cocktail showdown returns for World Cocktail Day
Cirencester’s top mixologists are set to go head-to-head as the town’s annual Summer Cocktail Competition returns to Téatro Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday 13 May.
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Shop Cotswolds brings Cotswolds producers together at Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Shop Cotswolds was delighted to welcome a high number of food and drink producers from across the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean to a successful networking event hosted by Woodchester Valley Vineyard.
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Five friends join forces in pub takeover!
One of Cirencester’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with the investors behind the soon-to-reopen Talbot Inn now revealed.
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Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
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