Food

South West Food Hub to help local sourcing

The ingredients in many thousands of meals served across the South West in places like school kitchens could be sourced from local businesses thanks to a major high-tech procurement platform being developed by the Government’s Crown Commercial Service.

Granny Gothards secures export contract in Dubai

Artisan ice cream producer Granny Gothards has secured a “massive” contract in Dubai that runs to 40 pallets of ice cream, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.

Beachside restaurant to open in Hayle

Lula, a beachside shack, is set to open at North Quay Hayle in west Cornwall on 22nd July. It’s the new venture of restaurateur Sam Sheffield-Dunstan and will be the sister brand of Amélie, the harbourside restaurant in Porthleven.

Menu updating app made free

Cotswold taste in partnership with Not Just Code Ltd has made the FreeMyMenu app free of charge for businesses in the hospitality sector. The app enables restaurants to update their website and printed menus seamlessly.

Rockfish reels in HSBC funding to safeguard group

The Rockfish Group of sustainable South West seafood restaurants has secured a seven-figure finance facility from HSBC UK to safeguard the future of the business in the coronavirus crisis.

Spicy Dorset duo from Ajar Of

Dorset preserves producer Ajar Of is launching two products inspired by owner Tracey Collins’ travels in Australia and Goa, Spicy Tomato Kasundi Chutney and Carrot Mescut Pickle.

Artisan ice cream for dogs

Cool Dog is a new vegan lactose-free ice cream for dogs being produced in collaboration with Devon’s Granny Gothards, and is made with no artificial colours or flavours and without dairy products which can upset a dog’s digestion.

South West catering company launches Desk Dining initiative

Fosters Event Catering has developed a new initiative to create and safely deliver thousands of meals to the region’s workforce on a daily basis.

First Taste of the West Product Awards announced

The annual Taste of the West Awards scheme has announced its first round of Gold, Silver and Commended Product Awards for 2020.

Shalims Indian Restaurant

Shalims Indian Restaurant in Weymouth has launched a ‘Give Back Sunday’ initiative for a local charity.

Yeo Valley launches super thick yoghurt

Yeo Valley Organic has unveiled Super Thick Kerned Yogurt, their “thickest and creamiest yoghurt yet”.

Plant-based biscotti and compostable packaging

The Great British Biscotti Co are launching two new plant-based and gluten-free lines and introducing compostable packaging across its entire twin-pack range.
The Dorset-based producers are using coconut oil and a “secret flour blend” for their new Dark Belgian Chocolate & Cranberries & Almond, and Hazelnut & Orange flavours…

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