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Visit West launches new branding and identity

Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands.

New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers

A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.

Hoteliers serve up some fun and fund-raising at Harbour Festival

Hoteliers are helping to serve up some fun – and fund-raising – at the forthcoming Bristol Harbour Festival thanks to a new event which is now inviting teams to enter.

White Lake brings out four new cheeses for Summer

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has announced the launch of four new cheeses this month, created for summer spreads, sun-drenched salads and al fresco cheeseboards.

Region’s next generation of star chefs graduate from Michael Caines Academy

The South West’s next wave of culinary talent is ready to make its mark in the hospitality industry, as 16 learners graduate from the Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College.

The RISE of the Anti-Brand Bakery – Cornish Bakery turns its back on ‘cookie cutter’ brand building

Fast growing Cornish Bakery is breaking the normal rules of expansion, turning its back on cookie-cutter brand building.

Historic St Mawes hotel to reopen as flagship Cornwall site for new Elysium Collection

Newly launched, The Elysium Collection is a family of new British hotels, spas and health clubs, providing informal luxury wellness staycations in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK.

Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate wines of the West Country for English wine week

Wraxall Vineyard is bringing together some of the South West’s most exciting wines this June as part of a week-long celebration of English Wine Week.

Sandford Orchards’ founder, Barny Butterfield, receives lifetime achievement award for services to the cider industry

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & West Show last month.

Pipers & Co launches new food platform to connect regenerative farmers with ethical shoppers

Created to close the gap between producers doing the right thing and consumers who want to support them, Pipers & Co is a new kind of food shopping platform.

Daish’s Holidays reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared seaside breaks in 2026

Daish’s Holidays, is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings for 2026, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together in search of better value and shared experiences.

A natural pairing: Scarlet Hotel welcomes chef rooted in the seasons

Chris Whitmore has taken the helm at Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall as the new Head Chef, bringing a passion for growing, sourcing and celebrating seasonal produce.

St Austell Brewery and Fuller’s collaborate on special edition beer

More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited-edition beer for its pubs.

The Whitmore Tap wins Best Pub in Bristol

The Whitmore Tap in Clifton, managed by Butcombe Pubs & Inns, is raising a glass after securing a major win at the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards.

Canned Wine Group looks to the future with key new Head of Sales appointment

Canned Wine Group has appointed Grant Allen as its first Head of Sales, a newly created role that marks a significant step in the Bath-based B Corp’s escalating growth across the UK’s off-trade and hospitality sector.

From work placement to national final – the Exeter independent backing the next generation of chefs

Exeter restaurant Crave is celebrating one of its student kitchen team reaching a national cooking final and is calling on other local hospitality businesses to follow suit.

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