Industry News

Leading culinary competition returns!

A fantastic opportunity awaits the talented chefs and home cooks of the South West with the much-anticipated return of South West Chef of the Year.

Masons Arms, St Austell Brewery’s South Devon gem, unveils sleek new renovation

St Austell Brewery’s 26 pubs with rooms ooze character, authenticity and charm – characteristics that have always been synonymous with the southwest.

Great Cornish Food Store pioneers team empowerment approach on its 6th birthday

Cornwall’s award-winning and trail-blazingly independent Great Cornish Food Store has announced another pioneering evolution as it celebrates six successful years in business.

Rational UK’s new MD looks to grow iVario business

Rational UK’s new MD is Brendon Land. He aims to maximise the business growth potential by building on the great foundations Rational already has and forging even closer relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

English Wines win in the Judgement of Exeter

Wickhams’ inaugural English Wine Extravaganza event in Exeter on Saturday 18th June was as exciting as it was enjoyable as wine lovers from all over the South West came together to kick-off English Wine Week in style.

Biochemists “headline” Glastonbury with magic 59th formula for premium post-social drink

Finding the magic formula to bounce back after socialising is clearly not for the fainthearted but, after 59 versions and much determination, Dhruv Trivedi and Vandana Vljay have cracked it.

Permanent home for CARGO businesses proposed as consultation begins for Wapping Wharf North

Proposals are revealed today for the development of the last piece of the jigsaw in the regeneration of Wapping Wharf, the once-derelict city centre site by Bristol’s Floating Harbour.

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.

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