St Austell Brewery has started brewing draught beer in preparation for the possible reopening of pubs from 4th July – based on timings indicated in the Government’s roadmap to recovery.
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Bournemouth and Southampton hotel associations join forces
Hoteliers in Dorset and Hampshire have joined forces for the first time to help get the industry back on its feet as it recovers from the Corona virus pandemic.
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Specialist cheesemakers launch British Cheese Weekender
Britain’s specialist cheesemakers and retailers are urging the public to support small cheesemakers at the first British Cheese Weekender, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2020, as the coronavirus crisis threatens the previously thriving industry…
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Lyme Bay Winery rebrands, gets A* rating
Lyme Bay Winery has rebranded to LBW Drinks and been awarded an A* rating from the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS)…
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Food Works SW innovation centre opens
The multi-million-pound Food Works SW centre has now opened for business to food and drink producers as North Somerset Council handed over control to The Food and Drink Forum as part of a 15-year contract…
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Liberation Group unveils tenant support package
The Liberation Group have announced a series of measures designed to help its tenants in the UK and Channel Islands cope with the enforced closure of pubs due to Covid-19 restrictions….
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Wyke Farms and Westland Cheese announce partnership
Somerset-based Cheddar producer Wyke Farms have announced a working partnership with Westland Cheese (Westland Kaasspecialiteiten B.V.) in The Netherlands. For Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, this will increase distribution to Holland and Germany where their cheese was voted “tastiest” in the market…
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Food safety experts supporting South West businesses
Simply Safer are offering South West businesses free advice and documentation to help them keep serving during the coronavirus crisis. The food safety consultancy has advised food businesses that need to adapt to the new regulations affecting food preparation and delivery…
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Fabulous Farm Shops donates to sector charity
The online farm shop directory Fabulous Farm Shops, have announced they will be donating the annual fees they receive to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I)…
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