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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.

Cornish Firebrand Brewing Co.’s Shorebreak wins double gold at the International Non-Alcoholic Drinks Competition

Firebrand Brewing Co. is delighted to announce that its non-alcoholic hazy pale, Shorebreak, has won Double Gold at the International Non-Alcoholic Drinks Competition.

Devon’s Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero named best no-alcohol cider in the world

Devon-based Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero has just won gold and been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, less than a year after it was launched.

The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil wins Gold at Taste of the West 2025

The Apple Tree Restaurant, located at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, is celebrating a Gold accolade at this year’s Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards.

Chef Adam Handling MBE launches AHC Food Festival

Chef Adam Handling MBE is breaking new ground with his first-ever Food Festival, at The Tartan Fox in October.

Pints with Purpose

The Nicholson’s Pub Collection and St Austell Brewery unite to support homelessness charity Social Bite this September.

Bristol Bar Show pops up at Shredenhams this September

Shredenhams, the renovated social space nestled inside the former Debenhams on Broadmead, is gearing up to host the Bristol Bar Show on Monday, 15 September 2025, with entry free for the hospitality and retail sector.

BANK and Lapin listed in Happiest Places to Work 2025

BANK Bristol in Totterdown and Lapin in Wapping Wharf have been included in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025.

Half a million reasons to raise a glass!

Bristol Beer Factory has raised a staggering £585,000 for community groups across the city through its Brewed to Give initiative, proving that pints really can power change.

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