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South West 660 drives funds for Hospitality Action – raising £3,000

In its continued support of the hospitality sector, South West 660, a new iconic road-trip experience across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, has raised £3,000 for its chosen charity partner, Hospitality Action, in its first year.

The Burnt Chef Project launches accredited suicide prevention training programme

Globally recognised not-for-profit, The Burnt Chef Project, has announced the launch of two accredited suicide prevention training programmes, in association with Suicide First Aid and MHFA England.

St Austell Brewery acquires the Bath Pub Company

St Austell Brewery has acquired The Bath Pub Company, further growing and strengthening its 184-strong West Country pub estate.

Bath & West Food & Drink Festival set to launch in 2024

Promising talks, tastings and family fun, with a big helping of cheese along the way, the Royal Bath & West Society has announced the arrival of its new Food & Drink Festival for 2024.

A record 9.7 million Brits are planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday, bringing a £2.7 billion economic boost

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 9.7 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend

David Kelly announced as Chair of Liberation Group

Liberation Group is delighted to announce the appointment of David Kelly as its new Chair with immediate effect.

It’s results day for Great Taste 2023!

From Wild Game Pork Pies to Orange Blossom Honey and Oolong Tea, the world’s most anticipated food and drink award results are in.

Mr Filbert’s B-Corp-Certified sustainability goal

Mr Filbert’s share the global concern regarding climate change and its impact upon our planet, so it is important to them that, as a leading South West business, they do their bit to reduce global warming.

Plymouth-based Burts Chips renews successful RNLI partnership and increases fundraising target

On the back of a hugely successful 24-month strategic partnership, award-winning snack maker Burts is renewing its commitment to charity partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, by extending its initial contract to June 2024.

Embracing the bond between chef and farmer for seasonal, time-honoured eating

The Farmers Arms, part of The Collective at Woolsery in North Devon, is leading the way in redefining the farm-to-fork dining experience.

Eversfield Organic expands their ethical meat offering with incorporation of Coombe Farm Organic

Devon-based Eversfield Organic Ltd, one of the UK’s leading organic grocery services, is thrilled to announce its incorporation of Coombe Farm Organic.

New executive head chef returns to his Cornish roots at Restaurant RenMor

A chef who has enjoyed an illustrious career has returned to his Cornish roots to take on the top job at a stunning new £3m restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

6 O’clock Gin purchases the iconic Glassboat in central Bristol

Artisan spirits brand 6 O’clock Gin, is thrilled to announce the purchase and re-launch of the iconic Glassboat as an exciting new retail, bar and events space in central Bristol.

Bays Brewery launches charity brew in homage to historic local landmark

Bays Brewery in Paignton has teamed up with its friends at Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust(TCCT) to pay homage to Torbay’s most designated heritage site with its charity brew called ‘Beery Head’.

New leadership appointments at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion and appointment of two key leadership positions as part of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to driving growth and supporting the local business community.

Rave Coffee’s HQ: A new era of coffee

Rave Coffee, a beacon of the UK’s specialty coffee scene, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new headquarters in the historic market town of Cirencester.

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