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Rodda’s Trials New Product at The Food WorksSW Innovation Hub

The Food WorksSW – food and drink innovation and development centre in North Somerset – recently welcomed Rodda’s Clotted Cream into their purpose-built dairy kitchen.

Hospitality rallies behind bold new campaign for 10% VAT cut

Hospitality businesses, employees and industry organisations are being urged to get behind a new nationwide campaign calling on the Government to cut VAT for the sector to 10%

Great Cornish Food to celebrate tenth birthday and bid fond farewell to founder Ruth

Cornwall’s finest food and drink will be celebrated later this month when the Great Cornish Food Store marks its tenth anniversary.

Tregothnan Tea brews up Duke of Cornwall award win

Tregothnan Tea has won the 2026 Duke of Cornwall’s Award at the Royal Cornwall Show, recognising the estate’s commitment to sustainable farming, environmental stewardship and innovation in British food production.

Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category

Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.

Bristol Beer Factory’s Independence crowned CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2026

Bristol Beer Factory’s flagship pale ale Independence (4.6%) has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2026, the highest honour in UK brewing.

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.

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