Food

RAVE and Yumello launch UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter

Taking two of life’s great joys and merging them into one, Cirencester-based independent roastery RAVE Coffee and Bristol’s Yumello have joined forces to create the UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter.

Ashburton Food Festival celebrates 15 years with a focus on Dartmoor

Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026.

Pipers & Co partner with Philip Warren & Son to build a more resilient local food system

Devon-based Pipers & Co has announced the launch of a landmark partnership for its new ethical food shopping platform, with renowned Cornish butcher, Philip Warren & Son, now joining the growing community of farmers and producers choosing to do things the right way.

Loungers launch Little Loungers Summer Passports nationwide

Loungers is rolling out a new family‑focused loyalty mechanic across its Lounge estate this summer, as Little Loungers Summer Passports launch nationwide from 10th July, running until 7th September.

The Izakaya hidden inside Root Bath

Opening on Wednesday and Thursday evenings , Koji Izakaya is a restaurant within a restaurant — occupying the ground floor of Root Bath in Shires Yard for two nights a week.

Devon food innovator Stella West-Harling MBE highly commended at Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026

ProSauce Founder and CEO Stella West-Harling MBE has been recognised among this year’s leading women in food and drink, receiving Highly Commended in the Product Developer of the Year category at the Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026.

Young students serve up success at showcase banquet in CRCC’s 80th anniversary year

Young people from Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s (CRCC) Learn Your Way and Work Your Way programmes took centre stage last week, preparing and hosting a banquet for more than 60 guests.

From Walkabout to Rattler: Healeys brings Cornish cyder to Newquay seafront

An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House.

New West Country Produces podcast launched

A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.

New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers

A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.

MOR by Tom Sellers to open on 20 July at the Carbis Bay Estate, St Ives

Chef Tom Sellers, of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story, is set to open MOR at the Carbis Bay Estate in St Ives on 20 July 2026.

White Lake brings out four new cheeses for Summer

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has announced the launch of four new cheeses this month, created for summer spreads, sun-drenched salads and al fresco cheeseboards.

Region’s next generation of star chefs graduate from Michael Caines Academy

The South West’s next wave of culinary talent is ready to make its mark in the hospitality industry, as 16 learners graduate from the Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College.

BUNSIK opens its biggest restaurant yet in Plymouth

BUNSIK is set to open the doors to its first Devon restaurant, bringing its signature Korean corndogs, Korean fried chicken and Seoul-inspired street food to Plymouth city centre.

The RISE of the Anti-Brand Bakery – Cornish Bakery turns its back on ‘cookie cutter’ brand building

Fast growing Cornish Bakery is breaking the normal rules of expansion, turning its back on cookie-cutter brand building.

Flapjackery adds two more Gold Taste of the West Awards to its growing trophy cupboard

Devon-based Flapjackery is celebrating another successful year at the Taste of the West Awards after winning two more Gold Awards for its Raspberry and White Chocolate Flapjack and Salted Caramel Fudge Flapjack.

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