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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.

West Country SPARs to stock Trewithen Dairy’s perfect blend of milk and yoghurt

Trewithen Dairy has been chosen by top UK food retailer SPAR to provide its very special brand of milk and yoghurt to more than 280 stores via Appleby Westward.

RAW’s portfolio of leading national brands grows at pace

One of the country’s most effective food and drink PR companies, RAW Food and Drink PR, is bucking the trend and growing at pace.

Taste of the West adds Sea Arch from Devon to its core range of West Country Products for Ocado.com

Taste of the West is delighted to announce that this month, the innovative range of non-alcoholic drinks from Sea Arch Drinks will become part of the Taste of the West range of South West food and drink being sold on Ocado.

Bristol hoteliers heartbroken at Tier 3 decision

The Bristol Hotels Association (BHA), which represents around 40 businesses in and around the city, say this decision could have a catastrophic impact on their businesses.

Introducing Seamist™: A unique liquid garnish inspired by the South West coast to elevate festive cocktails

Distilled and crafted in Salcombe, Devon at one of the world’s only distilleries directly accessible by boat, ‘Seamist’ is born to add sparkle to the Christmas period.

UK’s first “tropically” matured rum from Cornwall’s geothermal heartland

Cornwall’s historical links with rum smuggling and mining have come into futuristic focus with the unveiling of a £10million, 30-job vision to create a 100% sustainable rum cask maturation facility

Family owned Devon company challenges UK market to reduce plastic

Westaways sausages is celebrating after winning Innovation of the Year at the 2020 UK Packaging Awards for its unique eco-friendly packaging.

Experience the iVario: Rational launches new online events

Interactive demonstrations let foodservice operators experience latest technology ‘live’.

Pub opens village shop in record time to help local community through second national lockdown and beyond

The shop opened with the support of Pub is The Hub, the not-for-profit organisation that helps pubs to diversify and provide essential local services.

Taste of the West product awards 2020 South West food & drink champions announced

The overall winners of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards were announced last week

New timing for leading South West food & drink trade show.

The Source trade show has been postponed until June. The show will now take place from Tuesday 8th – Wednesday 9th June, at Westpoint Exeter.

Michael Caines Collection to launch Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant

The Chef Restaurateur to open new casual bar and restaurant and Café Patisserie Glacerie in Exmouth’s Sideshore in March 2021

Producers unify through Food from England

A powerful new group has been formed to give England’s food and drink industry a strong collective voice in the wake of Covid 19 and Brexit.

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