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FEA recruiting new Chief Executive with Keith Warren set to retire

The Foodservice Equipment Association, FEA, is recruiting to replace Keith Warren, the association’s chief executive, who is stepping down after 21 years at the helm.

Booming British brassicas to help feed children and low-income families across the South West

Thousands of children and low-income families across the South West will benefit from a surplus of over 30,000 vegetables, as organic veg box company, Riverford and food charity, FareShare South West join forces to get the excess greens to those in need.

Two of Glastonbury Abbey’s events named among best in Somerset, Bristol and Bath

At the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards on Thursday night (December 1), Glastonbury Abbey’s Summer Open Day scooped the silver award in the best tourism event/festival of the year category, while its annual Medieval Fayre took the bronze prize

Butcombe Original breaks into the UK’s top 10 selling cask ales

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Butcombe Original is officially one of the most sought-after beers in the country.

Jolly’s Drinks launches a Classic Cornish Lemonade

Cornish Soft Drinks Producer, Jolly’s Drinks have launched a brand-new Classic Lemonade.

Cornish holiday company scoops two national awards in a week

A leading holiday home company in Cornwall is named amongst the UK’s best travel companies, at an internationally recognised annual travel awards – and receives a Gold Green Tourism Award, all in one week.

Food Drink Devon backs Food from England call for Government to support England’s independent food and drink sector

The national platform of 26 regional food and drink organisations; Food from England has issued an urgent letter to the Prime Minister and all England MP’s requesting support for the food and drink sector amid the current cost of living crisis.

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.

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