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How you can shop, cook and eat during Regenuary

Regenuary is a growing phenomenon that’s being embraced by those who want to lessen their impact on global warming and adopt more sustainable habits without giving up meat and dairy products.

Dining survey reveals high demand for more dining option in Bridgewater, Somerset

A dining survey carried out by Northgate Yard, a leisure development in Bridgwater town centre providing five high quality restaurant units, suggests more than half of people living in and around the Somerset town would eat out more frequently if more choices were available.

Bristol Hoteliers renew calls to extend VAT reduction

Hoteliers in Bristol have made a fresh plea to the Government to extend the current reduced rate of VAT for their businesses, which face a bleak start to 2022.

WANTED – The next generation of cider makers!

Thatchers Cider is on the look-out for people who would like a fulfilling apprenticeship in the food and drink industry with the family-run Somerset cider maker.

Horace Buckenham of Bank Bristol goes through as 1st place Southern Division Finalist to UKBG National Cocktail Competition 2021

After an intense two months of searching to find the UKBG’S National Cocktail Competition’s Winner, the UK Bartenders’ Guild is proud to reveal the finalists.

Nisbets announces its first ever NISBETS LIVE exhibition to take place in Spring 2022!

Bringing together the best brands and latest innovations the catering equipment industry has to offer, Nisbets LIVE debuts at the NCEC in Bristol on the 9th & 10th March 2022.

Unique catering job opportunity at Sandridge Barton Estate

One of the UK’s best known award-winning wineries, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is looking for an enthusiastic chef or catering company for their new on-site restaurant.

Hoteliers say people can still party with confidence this Christmas

Bristol hoteliers say people can still party with confidence this Christmas despite the implementation of ‘Plan B’ measures in the wake of the growing Omicron threat.

Top restaurants come together to tackle homelessness

Diners at some of the South West’s most acclaimed restaurants can help raise money for homeless and vulnerable people as part go the annual StreetSmart campaign.

Greg Parsons appointed Chair of Food Drink Devon as membership reaches record levels

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has announced Greg Parsons, MD of Sharpham Cheese, has been appointed its new chairperson.

Local business spicing up the coffers for a local charity!

Restaurant owner Shalim Abs will be honouring British Curry Day on Wednesday 1st December, by donating half of his day’s takings to the Weldmar Hospicecare charity.

Cornish brewery pushing the boundaries with 14.4% beer

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in St Agnes has released what it believes to be the highest ABV beer ever brewed for sale in Cornwall, in its latest small batch experiment.

South West tourism business signs up to Glasgow declaration

Services for Tourism takes essential next step in signing Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

Budget offers cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers

As the dust settles in the wake of Rishi Sunak’s third budget, hoteliers in Bristol say the Chancellor has given them nothing but cold comfort for the winter.

FEA goes myth busting for hydrogen

Hydrogen. It’s green and it’s efficient. It’s a fundamental part of the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA)’s carbon net zero plans for the foodservice equipment industry.

Premium meat direct to the door from Farm Wilder’s wildlife friendly farms

Meat that’s full of exceptional flavour, taste and texture is the promise of Farm Wilder which has launched a new online business supporting farmers who want to protect Britain’s precious wildlife.