Industry News

Producer celebrates a meaty haul at the National Craft Butchers Awards

Cornish meat specialists Primrose Herd came away with an impressive haul at the National Craft Butchers Awards this year, receiving one Gold, three Silver and a Bronze from an experienced panel of expert judges.

HRH The Princess Royal visits St. Ewe Free Range Eggs to open new grading and packing centre

On Wednesday 4th October, HRH The Princess Royal visited multi-award-winning free-range egg producer, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, to open a new grading and packing centre.

Certificate presentation as Arkell’s Strawberry Thief celebrates pub design award win

The Arkell’s Strawberry Thief, Swindon has been awarded the New Build Award in CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards, New Build category and today played host to a special certificate presentation to recognise the win.

Devon’s culinary talent honoured at annual Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (2nd October) night’s 12th Food Drink Devon Awards.

Luscombe Passionate Ginger Beer named ‘Drink Product Of The Year’

Luscombe has always been known for its outstanding ginger beers and now it has been confirmed that they really are the very best of the best.

Exeter College’s @thirty-four restaurant is named AA college restaurant of the year

The Exeter College student-run restaurant, @thirty-four is going from strength to strength.

Papillon Dartmoor Distillery: Crafting sustainable spirits with purpose

In the world of spirits, where tradition and innovation often meet, Papillon Dartmoor Distillery has emerged as a shining example of a company that is not just dedicated to crafting exceptional drinks but also committed to a higher purpose.

The Good Cup: Revolutionizing Sustainability in the UK’s Coffee Industry

Plastic waste is at an all time high and continues to grow as an issue.

Bigger ‘boat’ for Barbuoy Cocktails

Bottled cocktail company BarBuoy has moved into new commercial premises in Exmouth.

Are you interested in the future of food & drink in the South West?

On 10th October, Taste of the West, Trowers & Hamlins and Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants are hosting a free conference focusing on ‘The Future of Food & Drink in the South West – fostering economic growth and sustainability’.

New restaurant, HERD, takes Cornwall’s north coast by storm

A new restaurant on the north coast has quickly become one of Cornwall’s hottest new openings of 2023 – following a wildly popular first summer season.

Food Drink Devon’s first Harvest Gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in South Devon

Celebrating the county’s vibrant food and drink scene, Food Drink Devon hosted their first-ever Harvest Gathering on Friday 22nd September, inspired by the close proximity of three of the region’s highly respected drinks producers.

Trencherman’s Guide heralds a new era for hospitality

At the recent launch of the 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide – the South West’s original dining guide – Michael Caines MBE, chair of the Trencherman’s committee, said: “Many have declared a new dawn for fine dining in this post-Covid world – and this 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide proves it.”