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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.

At 6ixes & 7evens! Powderkeg release their final draught special for 2022

Powderkeg aren’t really into labels and putting things in boxes. Well, they are – obviously their delicious beers are often labelled and boxed – but when it comes to prescribed beer styles they always prefer to put a twist on things and blur the lines.

Eden set to dazzle this Christmas with magnificent music and enchanting festive lights

The Eden Project in Cornwall is pulling out all the stops to create a magical festive experience full of music and light across the site of the world-famous Biomes this Christmas.

Hoteliers set their sights on a starry, starry night

Bristol hoteliers have set their sights on a starry, starry night as preparations step up for the fifth ‘Night of the Stars’ event, which celebrates and honours the heroes of the city’s hospitality sector.

The Daily Bowl

A new plant-based lunchtime cafe offering a seasonal menu of globally-inspired dishes, has opened its doors to the public at Exeter Central Station.

Young Chefs excel after Exmoor competition and new film launched

The top winners of the Exmoor Young Chef 2022 competition, captured in a new film released this week, have joined top professional chefs at high profile foodie events and are on course for a fine career in hospitality.

Introducing The Tourism Summit at Winslade Park, Exeter

The Tourism Summit at Winslade Park on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at Winslade Park, Exeter 9:30am – 4:00pm is an inspirational event for the tourism and hospitality sector in response to the difficulties and challenges everyone currently faces.

Financial wellbeing support for the SW Hospitality Sector

The Government’s Money and Pensions Service helps people across the SW hospitality sector to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future.

Family-owned hospitality group rewards employees

A South West family-owned hospitality group has rewarded a Summer Bonus totalling £182,166 to their staff for continuing to offer great service during the busy peak Summer period when demand for South West holiday vacations saw unprecedented demand.

Salcombe Brewery Co. launches new chocolate stout, Maya

Salcombe Brewery Co. is launching Maya (ABV 4.5%), a brand new Chocolate Stout.

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