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.
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Dryad Gin recognised with Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award
Dryad Gin is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award by Somerset Wildlife Trust, recognising its commitment to creating a garden that actively supports wildlife, wellbeing and ecological recovery.
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The Apple Tree Farm Shop in Yeovil wins Best Farm Shop at GCA national awards
The Apple Tree Farm Shop at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has been named Best Food Hall / Best Farm Shop in the Local Garden Centre Category at the Garden Centre Association’s 60th annual conference.
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Beach Retreats wins big at International Content Marketing Awards
Cornwall self-catering specialist, Beach Retreats, has won multiple awards at the International Content Marketing Awards for their 2025 campaign, Your Beach.
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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.
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Pavé Cobble returns, following World Cheese Awards final spotlight
Pavé Cobble from White Lake Cheese in Somerset has returned to cheese counters this month, after its appearance at the World Cheese Awards final in Switzerland sparked huge demand.
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Wight Whisky celebrates triple win at the World Whiskies Awards 2026
Wight Whisky are proud to announce a triumphant showing at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, securing three major accolades and cementing its place among the world’s leading whisky producers.
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The George at Kempsford earns place on National Top 50 Gastropub list for 2026
The George at Kempsford, Gloucestershire has been named in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards for 2026, marking a significant national accolade for the Cotswold pub.
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Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026
Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.
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Food & Drink Festival returns, celebrating 30 years of British & Irish Cheese Awards
With the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival coming back to The Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet on 21–22 March, organisers have announced an exciting programme for 2026.
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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.
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Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards
The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards.
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The best wine merchant in the UK is in Cornwall!
The best independent wine merchant in the UK is revealed, and it’s in Cornwall!
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British & Irish Cheese Awards opens for entry, as prestigious competition returns for 30th edition
The 30th edition of the British & Irish Cheese Awards will open for entry on Monday 12 January.
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China Fleet Country Club commemorates 30 years since its Royal opening
China Fleet Country Club, one of the South West’s premier health and leisure destinations, today commemorates the 30th Anniversary of its official opening by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (now His Majesty King Charles III) in December 1995.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan to host first Global Pasty Championships
The Lost Gardens of Heligan will celebrate the finest Cornish pasty bakers in the world when it hosts the first ever Global Pasty Championships on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
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