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Bays Brewery launches charity brew with a bite

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again teamed up with its friends at Paignton Zoo to mark their 100th anniversary with the launch of a ‘roarsome’ charity brew called Wild 100.

Bath-based Canned Wine Co. acquires Copper Crew

Leading premium wine-in-can brand, Bath-based Canned Wine Co., has acquired competing brand The Copper Crew this April.

South West Tourism Awards open for entry

The 2023/24 Tourism Awards are now open and tourism and hospitality businesses from the South West are invited to enter.

Nisbets LIVE 2023 comes to Bristol again on 26th & 27th April

Nisbets, the leading international provider of specialist foodservice equipment and consumables, will host its two-day, annual catering equipment exhibition on the 26th and 27th April, at its National Catering Equipment Centre in Bristol.

VisitEngland announces 15 Local Visitor Economy Partnerships

VisitEngland has announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP) pilot LVEPs announced earlier this year.

Cider jumps to the top spot in the South-West as the best-selling draught pint

For the very first time since records began, cider has jumped to the top spot in the South-West as the best-selling draught pint.

Bar Buoy launches bottled Espresso Martini made with award-winning Devon coffee

Award-winning premium bottled cocktail company Bar Buoy has teamed up with fellow Devon businesses, Owens Coffee and TORS vodka for its deliciously decadent Espresso Martini (15% ABV).

Langage Farm launch new offshore milk pipelines

Devon’s Award Winning Langage Farm is opening two new dairy offshore pipelines this month – just in time for the busy summer season.

New Cornish session beer, Sea Shanty, receives a rousing reception.

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, is celebrating the successful launch of its first new core cask beer in five years.

Bristol’s Beyond the Bean set to take over 93 Feet East during this year’s London Coffee Festival

Bristol company Beyond the Bean, are delighted to be taking over 93 Feet East within The Truman Brewery estate during this year’s London Coffee Festival.

Southwest based restaurant Àclèaf awarded MICHELIN star

Àclèaf in Devon has been awarded their first MICHELIN Star, continuing the reign as Plymouth’s highest rated and only MICHELIN starred restaurant.

Clive’s Wines puts their new Sparkling Raspberry wine in cans!

Five years ago Clive’s Wines launched their sparkling rhubarb wine – Rhubling, made in the traditional champagne method of in bottle fermentation. This has gone on to be their best seller.

Platform 1 is changing…to Embankment Bistro

The new senior team at The Holland Group in Dartmouth have moved fast to create a new concept for their prominent waterside restaurant and former GWR railway ticket office which is currently operating as Platform 1.

Westaway Sausages meat manufacturer of the year!

Newton Abbot based Westaway Sausages’ initiatives on sustainability have helped the company win 2023 UK Meat, Poultry and Seafood Manufacturer of the year.

6 O’clock Gin announces launch of refill pouches

Bristol based distillery, 6 O’clock Gin, has unveiled its recyclable gin pouches as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy.

Trewithen Dairy expands online hamper offering to national audience

Family-owned Trewithen Dairy is expanding its online hamper range, allowing this leading Cornish dairy’s award-winning products to be enjoyed more widely nationwide.

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