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Devon’s food and drink stars shine at the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest.

Hattiers Rum appoints Hospitality Inc to accelerate UK on-trade growth

Hattiers Rum has announced a new partnership with Hospitality Inc to accelerate the brand’s growth in the UK on-trade.

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps unveil Ancestry – a speciality dark heritage beer

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps are proud to announce the launch of Ancestry, a brand-new cask ale.

The Food WorksSW strengthens its services for food and drink businesses

The Food WorksSW, continues to strengthen its support for food and drink businesses with the announcement of a new partnership with One Scientific Labs and a new in-house SALSA Auditor.

Source Roadshow serves up Somerset’s finest food & drink in 2026

The South West’s biggest food, drink and hospitality trade show is coming to the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February 2026, and some of Somerset’s most iconic producers are already confirmed.

RAVE Coffee is good to go, with launch of new speciality Iced Coffee range

RAVE Coffee has announced the release of its new Iced Coffee range, ready to shake up the market with two canned products made using some of the roastery’s most popular speciality coffees.

Firebrand Brewing Co. collaborates with Blue Balls Cornwall to create new non-alcoholic Hazy IPA for Sober October

Launceston’s Firebrand Brewing Co. is delighted to unveil Blue Balls, their new non-alcoholic hazy IPA created in collaboration with Blue Balls Cornwall, the men’s cold water swimming group.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

The Source trade show returns for 2026 – celebrating 21 years of connecting South West hospitality

The Source trade show, the South West’s leading food, drink, and hospitality event, is back for its coming of age 21st year on the 3rd and 4th of February 2026, and registration for attendees is now open.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

Roots to Resilience: Building a stronger Cornish food system

Cornwall’s food, producer and farming community is invited to a special event aimed at fostering a more resilient local food system.

Canned Wine Group launches Ocado partnership to support The Drinks Trust

Canned Wine Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Ocado in support of The Drinks Trust.

Sandford Orchards expands capacity for bumper harvest

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal.

Ugly Butterfly 2.0 introduces 9-course tasting menu

Adam Handling MBE, opened his Ugly Butterfly 2.0 restaurant just 2 months ago and is already raising the bar by adding a 9-course tasting menu to the restaurant’s offering.

Cornish pubs honoured as Cask Champions by Sharp’s Brewing Co.

Sharp’s Brewing Co. is celebrating Cask Ale Week by spotlighting its new Quality Cask Club.

From Italy to the rest of Europe: Pocketful of Stones expands into six European countries, just weeks after Italy deal

Independent Cornish craft distillery Pocketful of Stones, best known for its innovative spirits and signature Dr Squid Gin, has expanded its European reach once again.

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