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Salcombe Gin’s business Journey Continues with GWR partnership

Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.

Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.

Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow

The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.

Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

Cornwall Pasta Co unveils world-first Fermented Black Garlic Pasta

Cornwall Pasta Co has done it again. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of British artisan pasta, Nick and the team are launching another global first: Fermented Black Garlic Pasta.

Cornish Bakery reveals six new locations

Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has confirmed the locations where it will open six new bakeries by May 2026.

Cornish Bakery founder reports a 32% profit surge in latest accounts posting

Cornish Bakery Founder and CEO Steve Grocutt remains positive as the fast-growth company reports another record year in accounts ending May 2025, posted to Companies House.

RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Hall & Woodhouse creates new opportunities for hospitality entrepreneurs

Hall & Woodhouse invested more than £2.5 million into its Business Partner (tenanted) pubs in 2025, including a quarter of a million pounds on a major renovation of the historic Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Wight Whisky celebrates triple win at the World Whiskies Awards 2026

Wight Whisky are proud to announce a triumphant showing at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, securing three major accolades and cementing its place among the world’s leading whisky producers.

Bristol hoteliers support next generation of hospitality talent

Hoteliers have made a grand gesture to help nurture the next generation of hospitality sector talent by donating £1,000 worth of kitchen equipment to City of Bristol College.

Lyme Bay expands mead portfolio with the launch of two new sparkling meads

The UK’s largest producer of mead, Lyme Bay, continues to lead the revival of the mead category with the launch of two new low-alcohol sparkling meads.

The George at Kempsford earns place on National Top 50 Gastropub list for 2026

The George at Kempsford, Gloucestershire has been named in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards for 2026, marking a significant national accolade for the Cotswold pub.

Cricklade Hotel & Spa appoints Stuart Earp as new General Manager

Cricklade Hotel & Spa, the enchanting 45-bedroom country house hotel and spa in the picturesque Cotswolds, has appointed Stuart Earp as its new General Manager.

An ancient Somerset tradition lives on at Sheppy’s Cider as Wassail returns

Sheppy’s Cider welcomed the local community to its annual Wassailing evening on Friday 23rd January, with over 450 attendees gathering at the cider farm near Taunton to celebrate one of Somerset’s oldest winter traditions.

Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.

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