Food

A taste of Cornwall spreads further: Warrens Bakery set for new Weston-super-Mare launch

Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, continues its growth across the West Country with a new store opening due this year in Weston-super-Mare.

Wavi Coffee announces summer pop-up at Highcliffe Cornwall

The iconic mobile Land Rover coffee brand brings its signature style to the Cornish coast for a 16-week seasonal residency.

Calling the next generation of culinary stars!

Exmoor Young Chef returns and NEW for 2025, the Aspiring Chef competition debuts!

South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!

The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Recent Brexit updates – an experienced South West producer’s perspective

Guest article

Six weeks ago, DEFRA approached Westaway Sausages MD Charles Baughan to gain a typical SME perspective on how UK exports had been impacted by trading requirements and processes since EU exit, and how it has affected their ambition to export to the EU.

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival returns refreshed for 2025

Falmouth’s Oyster Festival is set to return to Events Square from the 9-12th October 2025 – with a refreshed brand identity and renewed programme of events.

Willow & Finch unveil new Matcha White Chocolate Cookie collaboration with Exmoor Tea

Devon-based artisan bakery Willow & Finch has unveiled its latest creation – the Matcha White Chocolate Cookie – developed in collaboration with local tea specialists, Exmoor Tea.

Sherborne’s Solkiki claims top honours at British Chocolate Awards

Solkiki Chocolatemaker of Sherborne raise the bar with 11 new awards for 6 new bars at the British arm of the International Chocolate Awards

A Taste of Cornwall’s creative coastline: Penzance Food Festival returns in September!

This September, Cornwall’s vibrant culinary celebration returns to Penzance, welcoming locals and visitors alike to experience the very best of Cornish food culture, creative spirit and coastal charm.

Speculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West

There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.

‘Gather’ Summit to take place for the South West’s food and drink community at the University of Exeter

A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter.

FareShare South West Spring Summit appeals for new warehouse as charity’s operations outgrow current home

FareShare South West recently gathered over 120 of Devon and Cornwall’s political leaders, business innovators, food suppliers, charities and educators for its Spring Summit.

Real Vanilla: Nature’s Unsung Hero – The Rather Large Story of LittlePod

“Who would have thought vanilla could be so riveting?” – Dame Prue Leith

DA COSTA in Bruton – dine in the Courtyard Garden with a new spring menu

Da Costa in Bruton have quadrupled their productive growing space, and opened a beautifully landscaped new terrace for al fresco dining this spring/summer.

South West celebrates royal recognition: Tourism and food & drink businesses among King’s Award winners

The South West region is celebrating a significant achievement in the latest round of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business accolades.

Charlestown Harbour reopens as lockgate regeneration project nears completion

Charlestown Harbour, the last open 18th-century Georgian harbour in the UK and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open to the public.

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