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NFU Mutual research reveals more people plan to use farm shops this Christmas

Research from leading rural insurer NFU Mutual shows that 40% of people plan to buy more from farm shops and local producers this Christmas.

Get into the Christmas spirit: New alcohol-free festive cocktail recipes from Sea Arch

Three new enticing alcohol-free Christmas cocktail recipes have been developed based around the award-winning Sea Arch Coastal Juniper spirit, especially for the festive season.

Salcombe Brewery double awards win

Salcombe Brewery has added two new accolades to its growing list of achievements with awards for its Island Street Porter and its new vegan, gluten-free ale, Sun Drop.

Sharp’s super limited-edition seasonal beer now available (but you’ll have to be quick!)

Christmas is all about giving and this year employees of Sharp’s Brewery will be given a specially created Christmas beer, a limited amount of which is also available to the public.

New look and new name reflect provenance of Cornish gin

Colwith Farm Distillery is unveiling a new name and new look for its top selling plough to bottle gin.

Two Drifters launch new Exeter Chiefs rum to celebrate double victory

To celebrate Exeter Chiefs’ double victory of the Gallagher Premiership trophy and the Heineken Champions Cup this year, Two Drifters have launched a new bespoke 40% Spiced Pineapple Rum.

New Pilot Bakery Facility Opens January 2021 at The Food WorksSW

A new dedicated pilot Bakery will open in January 2021 at The Food WorksSW – the South West’s only food technical and innovation centre.

West Country SPARs to stock Trewithen Dairy’s perfect blend of milk and yoghurt

Trewithen Dairy has been chosen by top UK food retailer SPAR to provide its very special brand of milk and yoghurt to more than 280 stores via Appleby Westward.

Thunderflower Distillery’s new FireShip 58 Navy Strength Gin takes Masters Award at Gin Masters Competition 2020

Only a month after its launch the new Navy Strength gin from Devon’s Thunderflower Distillery has been awarded the industries top award from the Spirits Business Magazine’s Gin Masters 2020.

Taste of the West adds Sea Arch from Devon to its core range of West Country Products for Ocado.com

Taste of the West is delighted to announce that this month, the innovative range of non-alcoholic drinks from Sea Arch Drinks will become part of the Taste of the West range of South West food and drink being sold on Ocado.

Rave adds monthly tuition to Coffee Subscription, inviting keen beans to take the plunge

Delivering knowledge and skills with every cup, the new Coffee Subscription from Rave Coffee blends top notch coffee with a jargon-busting apprenticeship.

Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery racks up 10 international brewing awards in two months

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has seen a recent gold rush, taking home ten international brewing awards in less than two months.

An exciting and unique tea from Bath wins another Taste of the West award for the 6th year running

If you would like to enjoy a special tea experience, then the 100% Organic Darjeeling tea from Deepali’s Terroir is the multi award-winning tea to try

A 1930’s Prohibition inspired cocktail bar & live music venue, The Bootlegger opened 2nd December in Exeter

Located inside a 1920’s building on Fore Street, at the heart of the beautiful city of Exeter, you will find The Bootlegger, the latest Prohibition speakeasy-inspired bar

Two Drifters shortlisted for Green Company of the Year

The world’s first carbon negative rum distillery, Two Drifters, has been shortlisted for ‘Green Company of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Green Awards 2020.

Grand opening revealed for Exeter’s new fine-dining and cocktail lounge on Cathedral Green

No. 5, an exciting new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail lounge located on Cathedral Green, has announced it will officially open its doors at 9am on Tuesday 8th December.

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