Industry News

A first-class choice: British Airways takes the UK’s most-awarded tea to 35,000ft

British Airways has announced a new partnership with award-winning Wiltshire based, British tea producer Birchall.

From kitchen table to Co-op shelves: Devon’s Bar Buoy Cocktails launches in 26 regional stores

What began as a kitchen table side hustle for Exmouth couple Tim and Ria Ball is now making waves in supermarket aisles across Devon.

St Austell Brewery launches one of South West’s biggest schemes to reduce its pub waste by 80%

St Austell Brewery has launched an ambitious recycling initiative to reduce the general waste in its managed pubs by 80%.

Entries open for Tourism Awards 2025 across South West

Tourism and hospitality businesses across the South West are invited to enter the various South West 2025 Tourism Awards

New Chair for Bristol Hoteliers Association

Adam Flint has been named as the new Chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), taking over from Raphael Herzog, who has held the position for six years.

Meet the experts: Branding, Marketing and PR event for food and drink businesses at The Food WorksSW

The Food WorksSW is set to host a free ‘Meet the Experts: Branding, Marketing and PR’ event on Thursday 22nd May at its Weston-super-Mare location.

Visit West marks English Tourism Week with Tourism Minister visit and largest annual conference

Visit West celebrated English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) in style, with an action-packed agenda to raise the profile of the industry and the region last week.

Luscombe unveils new brand identity to celebrate 50th anniversary

Continuously setting the standard for premium soft drinks, Luscombe has announced a bold and vibrant brand refresh to mark its 50th anniversary.

South West food & drink experts serve up success to FUEL region’s small businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

Burford named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025

A washed rind, Alpine-style cheese from Gloucestershire has been named Supreme Champion at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025.

South West Brewing Director voted best of the bunch in industry awards

St Austell Brewery’s head of brewing was celebrated by industry professionals at a prestigious beer awards ceremony last week.

Nisbets Live 2025 – Bigger and better than ever

Nisbets, the leading supplier of catering equipment in the UK and Ireland brings Nisbets LIVE 2025 to the National Catering Equipment Centre on March 26th and 27th.

Sandford Orchards launches new limited edition Perry

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is delighted to launch a new limited edition 2024 Vintage Perry!

Cornish Bakery appoints Tamweel to explore a sale of the business

Cornish Bakery, one of the UK’s leading bakery coffee shop brands, has appointed Tamweel to oversee a sale of the business.

Bristol hoteliers celebrate magnificent seventh awards evening

The latest glittering gala to recognise and honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed as the biggest and best yet by organisers.

St Austell Brewery launches all-British session pale ale in the off-trade for the first time

St Austell Brewery has launched Anthem, a 3.4% ABV British session pale ale, nationwide in supermarkets for the first time.

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