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Best ever Food Reader Awards at Nancarrow Farm

The South West’s food, drink and hospitality sector is currently operating in the toughest environment for many years, yet powerful feelings of pride and determination were the overriding emotions at the 2023 Food Reader Awards.

Bristol hoteliers outline plans to tackle recruitment crisis

Hoteliers in Bristol are stepping up their efforts to tackle a recruitment crisis which has hit the hospitality sector particularly hard in recent years as well as affecting other industries.

Otter Brewery develops a new ‘Fresh Ale’ category in evolution at the pump

Otter Brewery has launched a new and exciting category that bridges the gap between craft beer, cask ale and lager.

Annual Social Impact Report demonstrates the level of support delivered by The Burnt Chef Project

The Burnt Chef Project has launched its annual social impact report for 2022, highlighting the level of support, training and guidance delivered by the not-for-profit organisation worldwide.

Hattiers Rum welcomes Tom Surgey as a ‘Hattiers Rum Ambassador’

B Corp certified Hattiers Rum is delighted to announce the appointment of well-known and respected drinks communicator, Tom Surgey, as a ‘Hattiers Rum Ambassador’, after working together on various projects for some time.

New plastic-free local market set to launch

A new regular market launches in Falmouth this month, with an irresistible line-up of local artisan producers and a strong sustainable ethos.

Bristol Syrup Co. launches new fruit purée pouches

Bristol Syrup Co, a specialist in ingredients for cocktails, is launching a new range of fruit purées for bars and publicans.

Food and drink innovation centre announces competition winner

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW has announced Well Fruited as the winner of its exciting and unique competition that ran between 11th March and 1st April 2023.

RAVE Coffee set to open new roastery, café and shop

Cirencester-based RAVE Coffee has announced its upcoming move to a new premises, following a £1,000,000 renovation project.

Devon Rum Co. launches new Black Spiced Rum

Established in 2020, Devon Rum Co. exists to share the joy of artisan rum with the world!

Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award are now open for entries

Entries are open to all Devon-based food and drink businesses for Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award.

Cornwall restaurant exclusively for adults awarded 2 AA Rosettes

Dune Restaurant at the Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa in Newquay have been awarded two AA Rosettes becoming one of only two restaurants in Newquay holding the prestigious two Rosette accreditation.

Godminster Cheddar reimagined to celebrate the spirit of Somerset

Introducing mythical creatures from the rolling hills of Somerset including the Bruton Beauty and Howling Hound, organic cheddar producer Godminster has revealed its new-look waxed cheeses.

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.

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