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Rich’s Vintage Cider named Taste of the West Champion Cider 2023

The team at Rich’s Cider is celebrating after their Vintage Cider was named Champion Cider at the Taste of the West Awards 2023.

Sheppy’s Cider scores sponsorships with Taunton Titans RFC and Taunton Town FC

One of Somerset’s oldest cider makers, Sheppy’s Cider, has launched partnerships with two prominent local sports teams, Taunton Titans RFC and Taunton Town FC, to become the main sponsor of both clubs.

Warrens Bakery launches the first pasty digital rewards app

Passionate about offering something for everyone, Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish pasty maker in the world, has just launched a new digital rewards app.

South West food & drink champions announced at the Taste of the West awards ceremony 2023

The overall champion winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards were announced this week at a prestigious ceremony held at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Hoteliers predict a very starry night in Bristol

Preparations are already well under way for what promises to be a very starry night in Bristol as the city celebrates and honours its hospitality heroes.

Food to go heats up with Bake & Bites from Taylor UK

Taylor has launched its new Bake & Bites food to go concept.

Flapjackery expands its flapjack empire with a new shop in Sidmouth

Flapjackery, the renowned confectionery brand celebrated for its delectable gluten-free flapjacks and an assortment of sweet treats, is thrilled to announce the opening of its ninth shop, in Sidmouth.

The Tourism Summit announces 2023 speakers

Attended by pioneering tourism and hospitality leaders, the annual Tourism Summit brings together the best and brightest minds to address the social, economic and climate challenges facing the tourism sector and wider planet.

Ashburton Cookery School achieve top marks!

Ashburton Cookery School and Chef’s Academy, in Devon, has been awarded ‘ICSA Academy’ status for their 2023/24 students intake, from the leading regulatory body, the Independent Cookery School Association.

St Austell Brewery pubs awarded BII Sustainability Champion status

St Austell Brewery’s pubs have been awarded BII Sustainability Champion status.

Flapjackery’s flapjack eating devotees raise nearly £2500 for charity

Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2500 for charity.

Love Hospitality – The Burnt Chef Project launches 2024 gala dinner

Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.

Top marks for Rattler Zero

Rattler Zero has been recognised as the world’s best low alcohol cider as it was awarded Gold in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Red Oak Taverns to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery

Red Oak Taverns will complete on the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October.

Thatchers introduces apple and blackcurrant variant to its range of fruit ciders

Thatchers Cider is extending its range of fruit ciders with a new Apple and Blackcurrant variant.

Leading Cornish distillery championed in national Lloyds Bank campaign

Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery has been handpicked as the face of a new national Lloyds Bank campaign.

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