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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.”

Try-umph as Ludo signs partnership with Bath Rugby

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen, Bath’s leading premium sports destination in the heart of the city centre, has announced it has signed as the ‘Official Sports Bar’ of Bath Rugby.

Farm shop celebrates anniversary and welcomes new businesses to site

A Devon farm shop and café, which is celebrating its fourth anniversary, has revealed the new businesses which are moving to its site in the coming months.

The Food WorksSW announces autumn workshops

Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW has announced its autumn line up of expert workshops at its Weston-super-Mare base for all UK based food and drink businesses.

Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic after strong summer

The unpredictable weather throughout August did not prevent hoteliers in Bristol from enjoying a strong summer and being cautiously optimistic about the future.

PR agency RAW continues to flourish with new business wins

The leading food, drink and lifestyle PR agency, RAW PR has announced a number of impressive, high profile new business accounts, reaffirming their position as a go-to agency for brands seeking innovative and results-driven PR solutions.

The Greenbank Hotel names Matt Garland as hotel manager

The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall has promoted Matt Garland to Hotel Manager.

High Grange Devon and Kamado Joe join forces to elevate the art of BBQ

Two of the hottest barbecue names have come together in an exciting partnership.

Quicke’s wins People’s Choice Award at the Great British & Irish Cheddar Challenge

Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke’s has landed the People’s Choice Award at the first ever Great British & Irish Cheddar Challenge, with its Extra Mature Clothbound Cheddar receiving the most votes during a live public poll.

Controversial flavour extraction concept set to stir up drinks industry

A brand-new patented process, which removes the water and alcohol from any drink – creating a unique flavour extract, promises to completely redefine the way we make and transport drinks, around the globe.

Healeys celebrate major expansion with royal visit

On Friday 15th September, The Duke of Edinburgh visited award-winning Cornish Cyder producer and visitor attraction, Healeys.

Waste not, want not: Convert apples into cider instantly with the return of popular exchange scheme.

Fowey Valley Cidery in Lostwithiel has reinstated its popular apple swapping scheme for the 2023 harvest, inviting local people to add their excess apples to this years’ pressing in exchange for award-winning apple juice or cider.

Bumper harvest expected as Thatchers apples experience the perfect combination of sun and rain

For the next few months the Thatchers’ orchard team will be hard at work bringing in the apples for pressing into its beautiful ciders here at Myrtle Farm.

The Great Bath Feast in association with The Bertinet Kitchen returns 22nd – 24th September

This gastronomic Harvest themed Festival celebrates the best food and drink in the South West, as well as taste-sensations from further afield, appealing to culinary connoisseurs everywhere.

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