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Harbour Brewing Co to expand distribution channels following St Austell Brewery investment

North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing Co announced on the 28th November that St Austell Brewery had taken a minority share in its business.

Thatchers Blood Orange Cider is Britain’s best-selling new alcoholic drink

Family cider makers Thatchers have announced that their Blood Orange Cider attracted more shoppers than any other innovation in the beer, wine and spirits (BSW) category in 2022, making it the most successful BWS launch of the year.

Trio of UK distilleries launch ‘British Aquavit’ to raise the profile of lesser-known scandi spirit

Bristol based, Psychopomp Microdistillery has joined forces with Orkney Spirits Limited and Silver Circle Distillery to launch ‘British Aquavit’, a popular spirit in Scandinavia which is traditionally enjoyed straight with food and on celebrations.

Cirencester restauranteurs expand to new venue

Cirencester’s town centre wine bar and restaurant Sam & Jak is adding The Plough Inn to their business.

The Rising Sun, Backwell reopens after extensive refurbishment

The pub was acquired by Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) in May 2022.

Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette.

Virgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu

Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.

It’s Green Friday instead of Black at Powderkeg as they give 20% for the planet

Exeter-based brewery Powderkeg is launching an environmental initiative called Green Friday this November. Instead of offering a discount over the last weekend of the month Powderkeg have pledged to give 20% of web sales to the Devon Environment Foundation.

RAVE Coffee unveils its new Christmas Blend, a go-to festive brew for 2022

Bringing more festive high notes than the village choir, RAVE Coffee’s hotly anticipated Christmas Blend has been released.

Sandford Orchards reveals ‘Cider Done Right’ is better for the planet

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has revealed why drinking its fabulous cider is a more sustainable option than many other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the market.

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces new listing with Tesco

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has secured an agreement with Tesco to sell its golden ale, Shingle Bay and its amber ale, Seahorse at stores across the South West.

New rum Hitchhikes to UK shores

Hitchhiker, a small batch botanical rum developed and produced by two hospitality strategists/designers, James Van Tromp & Nathan Aylott, has recently launched in the UK.

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Chef Proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe is celebrating 10 busy and successful years at the helm of The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn this year, but warns that very challenging times lie ahead for the restaurant industry.

Bristol restaurants join together to help tackle homelessness this winter

This year’s StreetSmart campaign has signed up nearly 20 restaurants in Bristol to help raise vital funds for the homeless.

Devon restaurant operators acquire Cornish pub for their third site

The owners of two acclaimed Devon restaurants are opening their new site in Cornwall, taking over the Seven Stars public house in Flushing.

How a Devon business woman transformed her spare bedroom into a micro brewery and now makes £120K + year

A Devon business woman’s discovery of kombucha, which led to the creation of her own business creating the healthy drink, and the business is still growing as more and more people discover the benefits of the effervescent and refreshing drink.

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