Industry News

DEFRA grants £13.6m to tackle food surplus challenge

Thousands of tonnes of nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste will help families facing food insecurity, thanks to new grants offered today (Tuesday 10 June 2025).

Pocketful of Stones expands into Italy

Cornish craft distillery Pocketful of Stones, best known for its innovative spirits and standout Dr Squid gin, has officially entered the Italian market, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s international expansion strategy.

Cornish Bakery targets 400 UK locations

From the humble origins of a small fishing village in Cornwall, Cornish Bakery has been highly successful in expanding into ‘tourist hotspots’.

Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.

A taste of Real Vanilla: Janet Sawyer’s new book launches in Devon

Janet Sawyer MBE BEM, the Managing Director and founder of LittlePod, is preparing to showcase her latest book at a vanilla-themed dinner and UK launch event at Darts Farm in Devon this summer.

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.

South West Tourism Awards 2025: A flourishing industry celebrated

The 2025 Tourism Awards across Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset have officially closed their entry periods, revealing a vibrant and growing tourism and hospitality sector across the South West.

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.

Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges

Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.

Chance to run one of Cornwall’s most beloved countryside pubs with acres of land and glamping pods

St Austell Brewery is looking for a new publican to take on one of Cornwall’s most cherished pubs which boasts seven acres of land and glamping pods.

Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year

Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year as Growth and Premium Strategy drives Market Outperformance.

Tourism’s importance to social cohesion and wellbeing highlighted in new research from VisitEngland

New research published by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK.

Devon Red Cider stars in Sandford Orchards’ first outdoor campaign

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just unveiled its first ever ATL, multimedia campaign which incorporates outdoor, digital and in store activity across the country and represents a significant investment as part of their commitment to grow the brand.