Industry News

Clockwork Marketing unveils next generation hospitality technology following nearly £500,000 innovation project

New GuestNet website technology, powered by Clockwork Marketing, brings content, search visibility, AI and data intelligence together to help hospitality businesses act faster, work smarter and grow direct revenue.

St Austell Brewery revives one of its most iconic beers to celebrate 175th anniversary

The South West’s largest independent family brewer has brought back Admiral’s Ale as a limited-edition release in its 2026 special cask ale range.

Hall & Woodhouse launches new Badger Beer, The Spanner, in partnership with James May

Dorset-based family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, have developed a brand-new session beer, The Spanner, in collaboration with Top Gear legend and pub owner, James May.

Pocketful of Stones toasts to 10 years

Independent Cornish distillery and hospitality business Pocketful of Stones will celebrate its 10th anniversary this September with a month of special events across its Cornwall venues.

Flapjackery enters premium ice cream market with new retail flapjack dessert range

Multi award-winning Devon bakery Flapjackery has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new range of handcrafted ice cream desserts, developed in collaboration with fellow multi award-winning Devon producer Granny Gothards.

FŌDA, Bristol’s 2026 festival of food ideas, asks: Can we feed the UK?

Bristol’s festival of food ideas, FŌDA, returns to the Arnolfini this September with a symposium built on land, sea, forest and air, featuring guest speakers Gareth Ward, Xanthe Clay, Guy Singh-Watson, Anjula Devi, JP McMahon and more.

White Lake named Supreme Champion at Somerset Cheese Awards

Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese is celebrating his latest trophy haul, having taken the title of Supreme Champion at The Cheese Awards at The Mid-Somerset Show in Shepton Mallet with his ash-coated goat’s cheese, Driftwood.

Penzance Regeneration Company partners with Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown & Penwith College to launch new training restaurant

Cornish-born chef Tom Brown is set to celebrate his roots, overseeing an initiative to help train the next generation of hospitality talent in Penzance.

The Greenbank raises over £1,000 for the RNLI at annual Dragon Boat Race

Following a successful weekend of Dragon Boat Racing on the Falmouth waterfront, The Greenbank has raised £1,016 for the RNLI.

Loungers to open Picaro Lounge in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, this Wednesday

Loungers, the West Country–based café‑bar group, will open the doors to Picaro Lounge in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway on Wednesday – 19th August 2026, creating around 30 new jobs for the local community.

Bristol business saves charities more than £10,000 a year

A Bristol-based business has saved charities more than £10,000 annually by providing its services completely free of charge.

Free support coming soon for Devon businesses

A new, fully funded business support programme is expected to launch in September 2026, helping businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across Devon to start up, grow, and prosper.

For the first time, Britain will celebrate a National Harvest of the Sea

On Sunday 11 October at 6.00 pm, Exeter Cathedral will host the inaugural National Harvest of the Sea – a landmark service recognising the fishermen and women, fishing families and coastal communities whose dedication has provided sustainable seafood to Britain for generations.