Drink

Pocketful of Stones expands into Italy

Cornish craft distillery Pocketful of Stones, best known for its innovative spirits and standout Dr Squid gin, has officially entered the Italian market, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s international expansion strategy.

High-profile speakers on sustainability, provenance and quality to headline new South West food and drink summit, ‘Gather’

Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.

New openings for At The Station in Frome, Somerset

This summer, destination food hub At The Station goes full steam ahead with a wealth of new openings and events.

Lyme Bay Winery makes history with four trophy wins at the 2025 International Wine Challenge

Devon’s Lyme Bay Winery has made history, becoming the first English producer to win the IWC National Trophies for the best English White Wine and best English Red Wine in the same year

Wavi Coffee announces summer pop-up at Highcliffe Cornwall

The iconic mobile Land Rover coffee brand brings its signature style to the Cornish coast for a 16-week seasonal residency.

Thatchers Haze and Radio X take Bank Holidays to new heights

Thatchers Haze took the bank holiday weekend to the next level with a sky-high stunt that saw Radio X presenter Sunta Templeton broadcast a once in a lifetime DJ set whilst sailing across the Somerset skies.

Calling the next generation of culinary stars!

Exmoor Young Chef returns and NEW for 2025, the Aspiring Chef competition debuts!

South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!

The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Recent Brexit updates – an experienced South West producer’s perspective

Guest article

Six weeks ago, DEFRA approached Westaway Sausages MD Charles Baughan to gain a typical SME perspective on how UK exports had been impacted by trading requirements and processes since EU exit, and how it has affected their ambition to export to the EU.

Voyager Coffee introduces new single origin: Sitio São Lourenço

Voyager Coffee, Devon’s leading specialty roaster, has announced its latest single origin release: Sitio São Lourenço, a Brazilian coffee from the southern region of Minas Gerais.

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival returns refreshed for 2025

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival is set to return to Events Square from the 9-12th October 2025 – with a refreshed brand identity and renewed programme of events.

Devon Red Cider stars in Sandford Orchards’ first outdoor campaign

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just unveiled its first ever ATL, multimedia campaign which incorporates outdoor, digital and in store activity across the country and represents a significant investment as part of their commitment to grow the brand.