Industry News

Entries open for prestigious chef and home cook contest

Entries are open for a prestigious competition which highlights the skills of the region’s best chefs, student chefs and home cooks.

Guild of Fine Food introduces new Members’ Town Hall initiative to foster collaborative representation

The Guild of Fine Food is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative initiative aimed at strengthening representation and encouraging active participation within the independent food and drink trade.

Summer of convenience with 6 O’ clock Gin at Co-op

Artisanal Bristol gin producer, 6 O’clock Gin, has launched its RTD Gin range into Co-op Stores nationwide.

Making life taste better in Barnstaple – a second store for Warrens Bakery

Historic pasty maker Warrens opens its second shop in Barnstaple on Friday, June 30.

Prestigious Michael Caines Academy celebrates successful 10 years at Exeter College

Designed for budding head chefs and those aspiring to a career in front of house, the Exeter College Michael Caines Academy gives students the opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s best.

Sheppy’s launches apple’ing new cider in time for summer

All of the flavour and none of the cider-effects, introducing Sheppy’s new Low Alcohol Cider with Raspberry.

Bristol Syrup Company invests in company growth

Bristol Syrup Company is delighted to announce the new appointment of Ben Reynolds as On Trade Controller.

Taste East Devon announces exciting new events for 2023 food festival

Taste East Devon, one of the region’s most popular food festivals, is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new events for 2023.

Accessibility in Cornwall just became easier to access!

Access Cornwall, a CIC helping people with disabilities to get out and enjoy Cornwall has just published three FREE guides, showcasing accessible options in Cornwall.

Two leading Westcountry drinks brands named as Finalists in National BOOM Awards

The Soil Association Certification BOOM Awards, the UK’s only organic awards, have announced their highly anticipated 2023 shortlist with two outstanding South Devon producers emerging as top contenders.

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces new listing with Sainsbury’s

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has secured an agreement with Sainsbury’s to sell two of its much loved beers, Seahorse and Shingle Bay, in twenty stores across the South West.

Butcombe’s Ashton Press now one of the UK’s top 10 selling ciders

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Ashton Press Cider is officially one of the most popular ciders in the country, having broken into the UK’s Top 10 on-trade cider manufacturers according to a report published by CGA.

Wickhams’ English Wine Extravaganza to Showcase the Best of English Wine

Building on the success of last year’s event, Wickhams is delighted to be presenting its English Wine Extravaganza, an exciting occasion showcasing the very best of English wine.

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.

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