Industry News

Speculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West

There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.

RAVE launches Strong AF Coffee Pods

Cirencester-based roastery, RAVE Coffee has expanded its range of home compostable and biodegradable Coffee Pods, with the launch of a new pod that packs plenty of punch.

FareShare South West Spring Summit appeals for new warehouse as charity’s operations outgrow current home

FareShare South West recently gathered over 120 of Devon and Cornwall’s political leaders, business innovators, food suppliers, charities and educators for its Spring Summit.

Real Vanilla: Nature’s Unsung Hero – The Rather Large Story of LittlePod

“Who would have thought vanilla could be so riveting?” – Dame Prue Leith

South West celebrates royal recognition: Tourism and food & drink businesses among King’s Award winners

The South West region is celebrating a significant achievement in the latest round of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business accolades.

Food WorksSW: Five years fuelling South West flavours

Monday saw a delightful celebration as I joined Food WorksSW in marking their 5th birthday.

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.

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