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Salcombe Distilling Co. reports strong 2025 growth and sets its sights on tripling its size over the next five years

Distilling their multi-award-winning Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light on the waterfront of Salcombe, Salcombe Distilling Co. has reported 10% year-on-year growth.

Warrens Bakery expands forecourt rollout with sixth SGN Retail site

Warrens Bakery continues its petrol forecourt expansion with the opening of a new store in SGN Retail’s BP Nisa petrol station in Frenchay Road, Frenchay, Bristol, its 47th UK bakery store.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine in glittering gala

Bristol’s hospitality heroes were honoured in a glittering gala to celebrate those whose professionalism and hard work has brought such benefit to the city.

St Austell Brewery hits 100% food waste diversion in pubs

To coincide with Food Waste Action Week, St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.

Cornish Bakery rises with significant new brand concept

Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, is set to launch a significant brand extension in some of its upcoming new locations – RISE by Cornish Bakery.

Bristol restaurateur, Dan O’Regan revealed as new food columnist for Country Living

Owner and founder of BANK Bristol and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been announced as the new food columnist in Country Living, with his first piece now published in the leading lifestyle magazine’s new-look April issue.

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall joins St Austell Brewery for St Piran’s Day celebration of Cornish food and drink

St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to its head office on 5th March as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.

Hall & Woodhouse announces date for Business Partnerships Open Day event

Hall & Woodhouse, the leading family brewer and pub company, is hosting a Business Partnerships Open Day on Tuesday 17th March at The Grasshopper in Poole, Dorset.

Somerset Charcuterie unveils bold new packaging to reflect its craft-led quality

Over the past few months, Somerset Charcuterie has been working behind the scenes on an exciting new chapter for the brand, culminating in the launch of refreshed packaging across its entire product range.

British & Irish Cheese Awards receives record entries from Ireland, 10 years after Brexit

The British & Irish Cheese Awards has received a record breaking number of Irish entries into this year’s competition, with 48 Irish cheeses set to be judged in a field of over 600 entries.

New Plymouth campaign addresses routes to market after Plymouth auction closure

Led by the Plymouth Fishing & Seafood Association, ‘A Taste of the Salt’ aims to rebuild the fleet’s market visibility, improve local access to landings and strengthen its position within the UK supply chain.

England’s week-long celebration of tourism industry fast approaching

VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March.

Final chance to enter the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

Time is running out for Devon’s food and drink businesses to enter the prestigious 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards, with applications closing on Monday 30th March.

Expowest Cornwall 2026: Where Cornwall’s hospitality future takes shape

With over 160 exhibitors, covering everything from fresh produce and artisan foods to tech solutions, equipment, beverages, and operational must haves, you won’t want to miss the Expowest Cornwall trade show on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March at The Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge.

Crave restaurant set to expand with second restaurant in Bristol

Sameer Shetty, formerly of the Rick Stein Group and Hub Box, is set to begin the expansion of Crave with the opening of a second restaurant in Bristol this spring.

Chef Tom Sellers to open MOR at Carbis Bay

Chef Tom Sellers of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story will open a new restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate this summer.

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