Industry News

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.

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.