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Wise Bar Trader launches one-stop shop for alcohol-free drinks

Wise Bartender, the UK’s largest online retailer specialising in alcohol-free drinks, has extended its business to incorporate Wise Bar Trader, the UK’s only e-store offering advice, supply and support for trade customers.

Devon farmer takes the stage at UK’s sustainable food conference

Devon farmer and butcher Andy Gray has been invited to speak at this year’s Sustainable Food Trust’s Food and Farming Conference which brings together leaders from the farming, business, finance, NGO, research and policy sector.

More food and drink business support now available through FoodWorksSW

A wide range of support, workshops and events are now available to South West food and drink businesses to develop their ideas and grow their business.

Liberation Group acquires two sites from OHH Pub Company

Liberation Group’s UK Butcombe Pubs & Inns business can announce the acquisition of two sites from OHH Pub Company.

Rich and delicious flavours earn Flapjackery five gold awards

Devon-based Flapjackery, which is renowned for its mouth-watering gluten free flapjacks, has scooped an incredible five Taste of the West Gold awards, and its not just its flapjacks which are proving so tantalising for the judges.

Moons Cider wins unique Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards

The results are in for this year’s Sandford Orchards Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards and the 2022 gold winner is Moons Cider with silvers being awarded to Rawlins Family Cider and Artistraw.

Food Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award

A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation.

Sandridge Barton unveils new visitor centre and winery to tourism leaders and providers

Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.

Eden Project compostable coffee capsules win inaugural sustainability accolade at top licensing awards

The Eden Project’s range of compostable coffee capsules have won the first ever Sustainability Brand Licensed Range Award at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2022.

Fantastic Food Festivals announce 2022 dates – last few stallholder and sponsorship opportunities available

Fantastic Food Festivals is back this year, hosting three food festivals in prestigious locations throughout the UK.

Cornish Bakery is top performer across all its designer outlets locations

Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has outperformed all rivals in top line sales.

Rational launches updated ConnectedCooking app

Rational is launching a comprehensive update of its free ConnectedCooking app, the digital kitchen management system first introduced five years ago.

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry and businesses from across the region are invited to submit entries.

Tarquin’s launch premium grab-and-go Gin & Tonic cans

Tarquin’s handcrafted Cornish Gin is delighted to announce the latest addition to its award-winning range of craft gins; Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin & Tonic grab-and-go cans.

Boddington’s Berries has been certified Carbon Neutral by Positive Planet.

As a company, Boddington’s Berries have been increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, and with the help of Positive Planet, they have now measured this.

Sharpham Dairy becomes first dairy cheesemakers to achieve B Corp certification

Devon-based Sharpham Dairy has successfully achieved certification as a B Corporation, making it the first cheese dairy in the country to achieve this globally recognised accreditation.

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