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Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend with exciting 2026 line-up

One of Cornwall’s most beloved culinary celebrations is back – Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April) – bringing a vibrant weekend of food, drink and entertainment to the picturesque harbour town.

Rise & Shine supports FUEL LIVE 2026

Rise & Shine is proud to be supporting FUEL LIVE 2026, KW Marketing’s flagship live event for ambitious food & drink brands ready to turn marketing into predictable sales, on Thursday 23rd April at The View, Sandy Park, Exeter.

Turning up the heat: Easton Chilli’s new cookery school

Bristol-based artisan producer Easton Chilli has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its growth story with the launch of its dedicated Cookery School, bringing hands-on, chilli-focused classes to the heart of its Easton HQ.

A taste of Summer: Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival returns to Montpellier Gardens

Summer is firmly on the horizon, and with it comes the return of one of the Cotswolds most anticipated celebrations of food, drink and community — the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.

Plonk’d launches brunch

Plonk’d, the Spanish inspired restaurant and bar in Wadebridge, has launched a vibrant new brunch menu, bringing the relaxed spirit of Northern Spain to weekend mornings in North Cornwall.

Aussie BBQ favourite fires up new venue in Cornwall

Smoke, fire and big, bold flavours are taking centre stage in Cornwall as The Aussie Smoker opens the doors to its first permanent venue in Penryn.

St Austell Brewery celebrates two South West pub revivals with thoughtful refurbishments and fresh energy

St Austell Brewery is continuing its investment in the South West’s hospitality scene, with the reopening of two much-loved pubs.

The perfect Spring day out – Cricklade Hotel & Spa Spring Fair

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce news of its upcoming Spring Fair on Saturday 25th April! Featuring over 20 fabulous stallholders, the Spring Fair will run from 10am until 4pm.

Lympstone Manor announces Celebration of Speed 2026 with hosts including Jenson Button and Ant Anstead

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti.

New report says sleeping energy giant can transform food economy

A major new report launched today shows how the sleeping giant that is geothermal energy could revolutionise how food, drink and farming access a genuinely sustainable source of electrical generation and heat in Cornwall.

Butcombe wins Best Employer at Publican Awards

Butcombe Group is raising a glass after being crowned Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) at this year’s prestigious Publican Awards.

Bristol-based Vital Duo brings innovative new chocolate to market with support from The Food Works^SW

Inspired by Five Elements philosophy, Bristol-based chocolate brand Vital Duo is the latest food business to harness the expertise and specialist facilities at The Food Works^SW, North Somerset’s dedicated food and drink innovation centre.

Somerset farm café launches eight-menu calendar structured around the pagan Wheel of the Year

The Middlewick in Glastonbury has overhauled its café menu format, replacing a traditional seasonal offering with a culinary calendar that turns eight times a year in alignment with the ancient pagan sabbats.

Flapjackery opens permanent shop on Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Now in its 10th year, the Devon-based bakery has grown into an established national brand, with shops across the South West and a strong presence at food festivals and events.

South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026

From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.

Source Roadshow makes successful debut at Bath & West Showground

The first Source Roadshow brought together Somerset’s food, drink, retail, and hospitality sectors, attracting over 140 exhibitors and trade buyers representing hundreds of hospitality, catering, and retail businesses.

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