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Great British Cheddar Challenge announced, as cheesemonger battles for taste, tradition and terroir

Set to be the biggest cheddar event the world has ever seen, the first edition of the Great British Cheddar Challenge will take place on Saturday 16 September, with tasting boxes now available to reserve.

Thatchers unveils its biggest events calendar to date

Thatchers Cider is embarking on its biggest calendar of events and festivals to date, as part of a marketing campaign that will see the Somerset cider maker introduce new consumers to its brands through sampling, activation and above-the-line activities.

A Celebration of Seafood: England’s Seafood FEAST 2023

England’s Seafood FEAST is set to return to the English Riviera in beautiful south Devon this autumn, from 29 September to 15 October.

Taste of the West, Trowers & Hamlins and Bishop Fleming announce new strategic partnership

Taste of the West, the largest independent regional food group in the UK has entered into an 18-month partnership with leading South West law firm Trowers & Hamlins and leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming to help raise the profile of the thriving South West food and drink sector.

Experienced industry professional joins specialist Wiltshire-based agency to support continued growth

Following a period of consistent growth, Eat PR & Marketing, a specialist hospitality, retail and foodservice agency, based in Wiltshire, has appointed experienced communications professional, Jonathan Patterson, to its team.

Cornish Bakery is the top-rated bakery in the UK in the ‘Best companies to work for’ survey 2023

Independent chain Cornish Bakery, already one of the UK’s fastest-growing bakery companies, has achieved an OUTSTANDING grading in its first-ever entry to the Best Companies to Work For list.

St. Ewe cracks a hat-trick at Taste of The West Awards

St. Ewe Free Range Eggs from Grampound Road, Truro have struck gold with three of their brands scooping awards at this year’s Taste of The West awards, the largest independent regional food group in the UK.

National KP Day 2023: celebrate your staff for charity

KP day 2023 aims to celebrate kitchen porters and raise money for a great cause.

Calling all South West cheese makers: World Cheese Awards 2023 is open for entries!

From 5 June until 8 September, the Guild of Fine Food will be accepting entries from around the globe for the 35th World Cheese Awards.

Ashburton Chefs Academy launches Devon Bursary to develop new culinary talent in the region.

A prestigious Devon culinary school has launched a new scheme designed to encourage and support new culinary talent throughout Devon to launch a career in catering.

Rich’s Cider launches new Low Alcohol cider for the summer!

Established family Somerset Cider maker, Rich’s Cider is to launch a new low alcohol cider in time for the summer season.

Bristol hoteliers serve up treat for college catering students

Hoteliers in Bristol have served up a treat for college catering students in the form of a top-of-the-range Thermomix and fine dining plates.

Aquarius Bar revamp revealed

A boutique bar restaurant near Stockleigh Pomeroy has re-opened after receiving a major makeover during the first part of the year.

The Jolly Hog launches pack refresh & supporting OOH campaign

Leading meat company, The Jolly Hog, has undergone its first rebrand since it started in 2007 with new packaging hitting shelves in all major retailers at the end of the month.

The Farm Table at Darts Farm voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by readers of Food Magazine

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

New commercial for Thatchers Cider features animation from Academy Award® winning Aardman

Thatchers Cider unveiled a new TV commercial on Thursday 25th May, which sees the Somerset cider maker collaborate with multi-Academy Award® winning studio Aardman.