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Great British Menu star Simmie Vedi joins team at hospitality tech firm

A high-profile chef has taken up a new role in the hospitality industry, joining the team at the Leafe food hygiene and compliance management app.

Sharpham Cheese celebrates double success: Savour and Ticklemore achieve prestigious Great Taste 3-Star rating

Sharpham Cheese has achieved a remarkable double win in the 2026 Great Taste Awards, with its Savour and Ticklemore both receiving the heralded 3-star rating.

Taunton steps back into the 1920s for Sea Centaur Gin launch

Guests were transported to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday evening for the launch of Sea Centaur Martini Gin, the latest award-winning spirit from Somerset distiller Becky Wright of Dryad Gin.

Stars align at White Lake as cheesemaker wins two Great Taste 3-star awards

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has done the double at Great Taste 2026, scoring highly prestigious 3-star ratings for two of its hand-crafted cheeses.

Firebrand Brewing Co expands Cornish retail presence with listing in 86 stores

Independent Launceston-based brewery Firebrand Brewing Co has secured a significant retail milestone, with two of its beers launching into 86 Co-op stores across Cornwall.

Food & drink producers invited to free networking evening in Gloucester

Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.

Bristol hoteliers hope business rate cut is just for starters

Bristol hoteliers hope the announcement of a business rate cut for some hospitality businesses is just for starters – because it only ‘scratches the surface’ of what is needed.

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.

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.

Small innovation, big impact? Cornwall firm targets everyday hospitality challenge

A Cornwall company is hoping to make life a little easier for front-of-house teams with the launch of a new product designed to help staff carry hot plates safely from kitchen to table.

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.

Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale makes a splash on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen

Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA received glowing praise on the latest episode of BBC Saturday Kitchen, with drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson praising the beer for its exceptional flavour and character.

Somerset’s own ‘Water in a Box’ relaunches with a fresh look and local focus

Framptons breathes new life into its sustainable spring water brand, proudly produced in Somerset with water from the Mendip Hills.

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.

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