Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale.
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British Summertime Tipple – The West Country’s answer to Pimms
Ten Hides, a small artisan distillery on the banks of the River Avon, has launched a unique British Summertime Tipple.
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Public vote sees Nanny Gwynn and Redlap named in final of Britain’s Best New Cheese
Two cheeses from the South West have been named as finalists in ‘People’s Cheese 2025: Britain’s Best New Cheese’, with organisers, The Real Cheese Project.
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Thatchers Katy wins gold at Cider World Awards
Somerset cider experts, Thatchers Cider, has won four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.
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Taste of the West: A new chapter begins
We’re excited to share that the organisation that was Taste of the West has now been re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).
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Three Counties Cider and Perry Association announce 2026 dates for CraftCon
The TCCPA are thrilled to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on the 12th and 13th March 2026.
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Rull Orchard wins Sandford Orchards’ Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2025 with Autumn Unwrapped Perry
Sandford Orchards has just announced that Rull Orchard has won their 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards with their Autumn Unwrapped Perry
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Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025
Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.
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Boddington’s Preserves takes Cornish flavours to Japan
Boddington’s Preserves, a family-run business based in Cornwall, recently embarked on an exciting trade mission to Japan, aiming to significantly expand its presence in the East Asian market.
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South West’s Vino Zero partners with BOLLE to bring award-winning non-alcoholic wines to two iconic British summer events
South West-based alcohol-free drinks wholesaler Vino Zero has teamed up with The Pop-Up Hotel to bring luxury hospitality experiences to two of the UK’s most iconic summer events.
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RAVE Coffee supports community and environmental projects through 1% for the Planet
RAVE Coffee is celebrating four years as members of 1% for the Planet, while increasing its support for projects run by non-profit social enterprise, Raw Material.
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Hospitality marketing specialists Clockwork Marketing launch innovative website accessibility feature
Clockwork Marketing, has unveiled a new website feature that enables hotels, resorts and holiday properties to communicate their accessibility information clearly and confidently online.
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Sheppy’s Cider Farm honours the apple tradition of Somerset
Around 200 growers, cider makers, and guests gathered at Sheppy’s Cider this week for the National Association of Cider Makers’ (NACM) Orchard Walk.
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The Gorgeous Food Company hosts Inside the Factory 2
Following the success of their “Inside the Meadery” event in January, Gloucestershire based speciality & fine food distributor The Gorgeous Food Company are holding another similar event “Inside the Factory 2” on July 8th 2025.
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Ugly Butterfly 2.0 to land at the iconic Headland Hotel, Cornwall
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Adam Handling MBE is set to open a new chapter of his pioneering Cornish restaurant, Ugly Butterfly, this summer, as it moves from its previous location in St Ives.
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A new future dawns for Taste of the West
The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.
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