Awards

Finalists announced for the 2026 Cornwall Tourism Awards

67 entries from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been named as finalists in the 2026 Cornwall Tourism Awards.

England’s highest brewery celebrates Gold at prestigious Awards – proving Devon really does pour the best pint

Dartmoor Brewery’s flagship Jail Ale has been awarded Gold in the Premium Bitters category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Area Awards 2026.

Taste of the West and FareShare South West launch The Community Table Award

New award celebrates the charities, social enterprises and community organisations bringing good food to everyone across the South West

Smooth sailing for The Admiral as new pub scores five-star hygiene rating

Cirencester’s newest pub and bed and breakfast has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating just three months after opening.

Dorset’s Tourism Awards 2026 finalists revealed

This year’s Dorset Tourism Awards Finalists have been announced following three months of judging by an independent panel of tourism experts.

CODE Hospitality names Bank and Lapin among Happiest Places to Work 2026

Bristol-based independent restaurants, Bank and Lapin have been named in CODE Hospitality’s list of Happiest Places to Work for the second year running.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

Food Drink Devon unveils shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

White Lake named Supreme Champion at Somerset Cheese Awards

Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese is celebrating his latest trophy haul, having taken the title of Supreme Champion at The Cheese Awards at The Mid-Somerset Show in Shepton Mallet with his ash-coated goat’s cheese, Driftwood.

FreddyB Posset Gin strikes Gold again

FreddyB has just been awarded Taste of The West Gold Award for its latest addition to the FreddyB Premier Gin Collection, Lemon, Root Ginger & Fresh Herbs, and also Commended for his Elderflower & Rose Gin.

Roly’s Fudge wins 11 Stars at the Great Taste Awards

Roly’s Fudge is celebrating a major win at this year’s prestigious Great Taste Awards, securing 11 coveted stars across five of its handmade flavours.

The Real Olive Company launches its first high-polyphenol, unfiltered EVOO

The Real Olive Company has added a new edition to its oil range, an organic, unfiltered, polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil in 750ml cans. This oil is made from single-varietal Koroneiki olives grown on one organic grove within the P.G.I. Lakonia region of Greece.

RAVE Coffee lands Great Taste 2-star award with best-selling Signature Blend

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.

Baboo Gelato becomes first ice cream maker to win three consecutive Great Taste 3-Star Awards 

Dorset producer’s Hazelnut gelato takes the industry’s highest accolade for the third year running — making Baboo one of only three companies across the whole of Great Taste, and understood to be the only ice cream or gelato producer, to win a 3-star in 2024, 2025 and 2026 

Sharpham Cheese celebrates double success: Savour and Ticklemore achieve prestigious Great Taste 3-Star rating

Sharpham Cheese has achieved a remarkable double win in the 2026 Great Taste Awards, with its Savour and Ticklemore both receiving the heralded 3-star rating.

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.

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