Drink

Sandford Orchards plans for continued growth as it outperforms the buoyant craft cider category

The craft cider category has seen strong growth over the last 12 months and Devon-based Sandford Orchards has excelled amongst its peers with record sales and new retail listings.

Strong early momentum builds for Source Roadshow 2027

The Source Roadshow is already showing strong momentum for 2027, with a number of leading foodservice suppliers and Somerset-based businesses confirming their return to the one-day trade event at the Bath & West Showground.

Canned Wine Group brings its premium canned wines to Waitrose for ‘Perfect Moments’

Canned Wine Group is set to launch two new premium wines into over 250 Waitrose & Partners stores this May!

SpudBros launches express store in Barnstaple

The UK’s most-followed jacket potato creators, SpudBros officially launched their latest Express store in Barnstaple.

From reluctant entry to top spot: Tom Holland wins King of the Cocktails

Reluctant competitor Tom Holland was crowned King of the Cocktails on Wednesday 13 May, marking World Cocktail Day in style.

Circumstance Distillery named “Best New English Distillery” at the English Whisky Awards

Circumstance Distillery has been awarded Best New English Distillery at the English Whisky Awards, recognising its rapid rise as one of the most innovative new producers in the UK whisky landscape.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

Food and farming at the heart of the Royal Bath & West Show 2026

Food remains a key part of the Royal Bath & West Show’s offer this year, as the long-established agricultural event returns to Somerset from 28–30 May.

New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group

Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.

Purbeck Cider launches ‘People’s Choice’ charity cider

Independent Dorset cidermaker Purbeck Cider, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition charity cider, People’s Choice.

Dryad Gins wins big at The Gin Guide Awards 2026.

Local distiller Becky Wright won two gold, one silver and one bronze award for Dryad Gins.

RumWorld Cocktail Day launch: Introducing the Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD

World Cocktail Day provided the perfect moment for Hattiers to launch something special, introducing the brand new Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD cocktail can.

Chef Adam Handling MBE launches new collaboration series at Ugly Butterfly with the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs

Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce a new four-hands dinner series at his Michelin-starred Newquay restaurant, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.