By ditching plastic rings for its best-selling can packs for Thatchers Gold, Haze, Rosé and Cloudy Lemon ciders, family cider maker Thatchers saved 20 million plastic rings from being used in 2020 alone.
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Wyke Farms record highest turnover in company history
The UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has filed accounts for financial year ending March 2020 showing a turnover of £107 million; its highest turnover to date.
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JJ Foodservice reports 1.3% growth despite COVID
JJ Foodservice has reported sales of £225M for the calendar year ending December 2020, an increase of 1.3% compared with the same period, the previous year.
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Making meals that matter: Rational launches Care Homes Live online demonstrations
Expert chefs show how iCombi Pro and iVario can enhance care home catering.
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Lynher Dairies’ Cornish Kern cheese has recently been crowned Taste of the West’s Supreme Champion Product of 2020
The Reserve Supreme Champion Product of 2020 has been awarded to the Salted Caramel Gelato made by Baboo Gelato.
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The Great Bath Feast is Back!
Gracing the streets of Bath from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September 2021, The Great Bath Feast will celebrate the best locally sourced food and drink.
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Battledown Brewing Co has hit the ground running with its new canned range
The beginning of a national lockdown might seem like a crazy time to invest in a craft brewery, but that is exactly what the team behind Sibling Distillery (makers of the Sibling Gin range) have done.
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Dartmoor Beef and Lamb cuts out the middle man to sell straight off the farm
Richard Mortimore is the fourth generation to farm at Corndon on the edge of Meldon above Chagford.
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Valentine’s eats, treats & more plus win a Valentine’s Experience Box
Whether it is a Valentine’s gift, a romantic meal at home or just a little lockdown treat for a loved one, Food Drink Devon have everything you need to feed the heart and soul.
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Further expansion as Wyke Farms complete grant funded post-Brexit export ‘centre of excellence’
Increased cheese maturing and despatch storing space with on-site-packing facility now open.
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Congratulations to the Finalists in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2020
The Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme.
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Sandford Orchards ensures cider done right with £1.2m investment
Sandford Orchards, one of the fastest growing brands in the cider industry, has bucked the pandemic business trend by investing £1.2 million into expanding its bottling and canning capabilities
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Hoteliers call for recovery roadmap
Hoteliers are calling on the government to provide their businesses with a roadmap to recovery similar to the one that has been outlined for schools.
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South West stars in the new Michelin Guide 2021
South West restaurants play a starring role in the new Michelin Guide with three venues earning a new Michelin star in the 2021 edition.
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Wunderman Thompson Intelligence forecasts the 100 trends that will shape 2021
From staycations to climate-friendly diets, “The Future 100” annual report looks ahead to the defining trends in consumer behaviour and innovation for 2021.
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Vital hospitality sector support from Business Live UK
Business Live UK together with sponsors Panton Accountancy Services & Cyber Security Valley UK are offering the hospitality sector vital support, with a free virtual event called the Business Live Hospitality Recovery Forum on Jan 25th.
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