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Finalists announced for 10th Dorset Tourism Awards

The Finalists have been announced for the 10th year of the Dorset Tourism Awards which will be presented in The Tank Museum on 26th January 2023.

Harbour Brewing Co to expand distribution channels following St Austell Brewery investment

North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing Co announced on the 28th November that St Austell Brewery had taken a minority share in its business.

Binit Boosts the South-West Circular Economy by Joining the KeyKeg Return Network

Exeter’s Binit Launch Empty-KeyKeg Collections Across the Region to Further Improve Hospitality-Industry Sustainability

Italian dessert a sweet festive success for Gloucestershire couple

Over 1000 Panettone bread desserts have already been ordered from Cirencester and Stroud’s Non Solo Pasta for this Christmas.

South West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday

Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.

Riding the storm – Cornish Premier Pasties sales grow by 21%, despite economic turmoil

Despite 2021 being coined as Cornwall’s busiest year, Cornish Premier Pasties saw sales grow by 21% year on year in 2022, with the same growth indicator being up by 55% since August 2020.

Virgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu

Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.

It’s Green Friday instead of Black at Powderkeg as they give 20% for the planet

Exeter-based brewery Powderkeg is launching an environmental initiative called Green Friday this November. Instead of offering a discount over the last weekend of the month Powderkeg have pledged to give 20% of web sales to the Devon Environment Foundation.

Hoteliers pledge support for Bristol autism charity

Christmas came early for the Bristol Autism Support organisation when it was named by the Bristol Hoteliers Association as its charity partner for 2023.

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces new listing with Tesco

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has secured an agreement with Tesco to sell its golden ale, Shingle Bay and its amber ale, Seahorse at stores across the South West.

New rum Hitchhikes to UK shores

Hitchhiker, a small batch botanical rum developed and produced by two hospitality strategists/designers, James Van Tromp & Nathan Aylott, has recently launched in the UK.

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Chef Proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe is celebrating 10 busy and successful years at the helm of The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn this year, but warns that very challenging times lie ahead for the restaurant industry.

How a Devon business woman transformed her spare bedroom into a micro brewery and now makes £120K + year

A Devon business woman’s discovery of kombucha, which led to the creation of her own business creating the healthy drink, and the business is still growing as more and more people discover the benefits of the effervescent and refreshing drink.

Milk muddle at the dairy – Sharpham Dairy invent new Rushmore cheese

Multi-award winning artisan cheese producer, Sharpham Dairy, is launching a brand new cheese.

Inspiring documentary about the origin of coffee premieres at the University of Plymouth

Over 200 individuals gathered at the University of Plymouth on Friday 28th October for the premiere of a documentary, commissioned by Plymouth-based food court, Jabulani.

Brightside to sit alongside Loungers’ existing brands – Lounge and Cosy Club

Loungers, a leading nationwide operator of all day café-bars and restaurants under the Lounge and Cosy Club brands, is pleased to announce the launch of a new roadside restaurant brand, Brightside.

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