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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.

The Artisan Kitchen from Gloucester lands two Great Taste Golden Forks!

13 products picked up a Great Taste Golden Fork Trophy on Sunday 17th October as Great Taste, the largest and most trusted food and drink awards on the planet, reached its exciting finale.

Another Falcon first with introduction of hydrogen-powered appliances

Today Falcon, the leading UK commercial catering equipment manufacturer, introduces a range of hydrogen-powered commercial catering equipment to its portfolio.

Bristol hoteliers reveal budget 2021 wish-list

Extending the reduced VAT period and doing more to overcome a shortage of skilled workers top the wish-list of Bristol hoteliers ahead of this month’s budget.

4 of the 10 César award winners for 2022 are from the South West!

As Brits fall in love with travelling in their own country again, The Good Hotel Guide 2022: Great Britain & Ireland, published on 4th October, provides plenty of inspiration on where to stay for a short break this autumn.

Collaboration between two microbreweries introduces new limited-edition beer

A new beer made with Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spread will be released next month as part of a collaboration between The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Cornwall, and Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. Hampshire.

Bristol hotel takes steps to improve ballroom

A Bristol hotel is taking steps to boost its business by breathing new life into its ballroom through a £100,000 refurbishment and extension.

Sandford Orchards partners with Bristol University to preserve ancient apple varieties

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is proud to announce that it is working with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties.

For Sale: Renowned, landmark moorland Freehouse with impressive reputation and following

Stonesmith are delighted to be marketing the sale of this iconic and well known freehouse in Devon.

Bristol Cocktails launches onto the market with a classic collection of super-premium ready to serve cocktails

Carefully considered from the rich history of cocktail making, Bristol Cocktails, has burst onto the scene with three super-premium ready to serve drinks.

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