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The Food Works^SW unveils its new in-house photography studio and competition to win a day’s use

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has announced the launch of its brand new professional Photography Studio.

Bays Brewery sets sail with new charity beer supporting Torbay Lifeboats

Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale.

British Summertime Tipple – The West Country’s answer to Pimms

Ten Hides, a small artisan distillery on the banks of the River Avon, has launched a unique British Summertime Tipple.

Thatchers Katy wins gold at Cider World Awards

Somerset cider experts, Thatchers Cider, has won four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.

Sustainable wine delivery service launches in Falmouth

A new e-bike wine delivery service is now available in Falmouth and Penryn, just in time for summer.

Three Counties Cider and Perry Association announce 2026 dates for CraftCon

The TCCPA are thrilled to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on the 12th and 13th March 2026.

Rull Orchard wins Sandford Orchards’ Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2025 with Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Sandford Orchards has just announced that Rull Orchard has won their 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards with their Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Warrens Bakery opens new high street store in Weston-super-Mare

Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, officially opened the doors to its new Weston-super-Mare store this week, 165 years after its first shop was opened in Cornwall.

South West’s Vino Zero partners with BOLLE to bring award-winning non-alcoholic wines to two iconic British summer events

South West-based alcohol-free drinks wholesaler Vino Zero has teamed up with The Pop-Up Hotel to bring luxury hospitality experiences to two of the UK’s most iconic summer events.

South West cider primed for a strong summer season

Producers and retailers gear up as consumers turn to cider for summer refreshment.

The Gorgeous Food Company hosts Inside the Factory 2

Following the success of their “Inside the Meadery” event in January, Gloucestershire based speciality & fine food distributor The Gorgeous Food Company are holding another similar event “Inside the Factory 2” on July 8th 2025.

Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s inaugural Gather Summit is a huge success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit.

A new future dawns for Taste of the West

The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.

Otter Brewery launches Otter Black

Devon County Show’s ‘Ales from Devon’ tent unveiled the launch of a brand new stout.

New Queen of the Bees is unveiled

Cirencester pub The Bees Knees has been taken over by Michaela McCarthy, an ex publicans’ daughter.

Taste of the West future potentially secured by consortium of experienced business owners

A deal has been agreed in principle with the administrators of Taste of the West to acquire its intellectual property and brand, but not the existing company, which is no longer trading.

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