Industry News

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.

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.

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.

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.