Industry News

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Devon based chef creates platform to allow the hospitality industry to continue trading

Tom Bunn is a chef and chef demonstrator of 20+ years’ experience. More recently he started sourcing ingredients for wholesalers. The idea for Sauce-it was born out of this experience.

Cornish geothermal rum a spirited winner in Government’s Green Distillery Competition

A 100% sustainable scheme in Cornwall to geothermally mature and distill rum using heat generated by the UK’s first geothermal power plant has won one of the biggest research and development grants awarded in the Government’s Green Distillery Competition.

Bristol Beer Factory produces its first alcohol free beer and will raise awareness of men’s mental health

Bristol Beer Factory is set to launch its first alcohol free beer in collaboration with Talk Club, a male mental fitness charity.

Fabulous Farm Shops support the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

By actively encouraging farm shops to add live links to their listing on their directory and by donating these proceeds to RABI, Fabulous Farm Shops have, to date, raised and donated £665.00.

Hospitality and laundry industry names support Christmas plea to government

UK hospitality laundries have wished the government Merry Christmas – and begged politicians not to forget just how desperate the industry’s plight is.

Bristol hoteliers welcome Tier 2 decision

Hoteliers in Bristol can open their doors once again on Saturday after the Government’s Covid-19 review today

NFU Mutual research reveals more people plan to use farm shops this Christmas

Research from leading rural insurer NFU Mutual shows that 40% of people plan to buy more from farm shops and local producers this Christmas.

FEA offers free CFSP training for hospitality professionals looking for work

FEA is offering its CFSP course for free to people from the hospitality industry who have been made redundant as a result of the pandemic and are looking for work within the industry.

New Pilot Bakery Facility Opens January 2021 at The Food WorksSW

A new dedicated pilot Bakery will open in January 2021 at The Food WorksSW – the South West’s only food technical and innovation centre.

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