Industry News

Butcombe Pubs & Inns enjoys strong start to Spring/Summer 24 season

Spring has well and truly sprung at Butcombe Pubs & Inns, with the company reporting record sales for March.

Devonia spring water reveals new branding

Devon-based bottled water brand, Devonia is introducing a new brand identity informing consumers of their collect, wash, reuse process, which ensures their bottles are refilled on average eight times.

BANK and ROOT announce kitchen collab for two special events

Two of Bristol’s favourite restaurants will come together this Spring, with BANK and ROOT collaborating on a menu that blends the cooking styles and influences of head chefs Jack Briggs-Horan and Joe Fowler.

Arkell’s Brewery unveils ‘Honest John’ Nitro Best Bitter: A tribute to tradition and innovation

Arkell’s Brewery proudly introduces its latest creation, ‘Honest John’, a 4% ABV Nitro Best Bitter that combines the beloved characteristics of cask beer with the convenience of a keg tap.

Wine festival comes to Bristol

Wine-lovers of Bristol – there is a brand new wine festival in town!

Two Drifters and easyJet: A pioneering partnership with a sustainable twist

In an industry-first, Two Drifters, the UK’s pioneering carbon-negative distillery, and leading airline easyJet, are shaking up the skies with an innovative partnership that marries sustainability with exceptional taste.

Good Growth Programme backs Cornish food and farming with £554k investment boost

A major project to boost the food, drink, farming and fishing industry in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has received a £554,800 investment from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

Visit West celebrates the value of tourism to the region as English Tourism Week kicks off

Friday 15th March saw the start of English Tourism Week – an annual initiative led by Visit England to celebrate the diverse, exciting, and vibrant tourism sector and highlight the quality and value of English Tourism.

Exeter College culinary star, Paul Carne, receives prestigious City and Guilds Outstanding Achievement award

An Exeter College teacher has been recognised for his knowledge and skill in the kitchen.

GAIL’s plans to join the Clifton neighbourhood

Craft bakery, GAIL’s, plans to open in Clifton Village in May – its first venture in the south-west.

New Head Brewer at award-winning microbrewery is a familiar face

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, will be led by a new Head Brewer as of next month.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes honoured

Bristol’s hospitality heroes were honoured in a sell-out glittering gala which also raised over £4,000 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.

Flapjackery proudly sponsors Tavistock’s first ever eat:Tavistock food and drink festival

Flapjackery, the Tavistock-based confectionery company specialising in gluten-free flapjacks, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Tavistock’s inaugural eat:Tavistock food and drink festival.

Week-long celebration of England’s tourism industry fast approaching

English Tourism Week, the annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry, is fast approaching with businesses, destinations and visitor attractions encouraged to get involved.

South West brewery using AI to create new beer

A brewer in Cornwall has developed a beer with the help of artificial intelligence.

Sandford Orchards wins funding to lead apple tree research

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK.

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