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Flapjackery adds two more Gold Taste of the West Awards to its growing trophy cupboard

Devon-based Flapjackery is celebrating another successful year at the Taste of the West Awards after winning two more Gold Awards for its Raspberry and White Chocolate Flapjack and Salted Caramel Fudge Flapjack.

Roly’s Fudge relocates its oldest fudge pantry and announces new ownership in Barnstaple

Roly’s Fudge has announced new ownership of its oldest pantry in Barnstaple, which has relocated from its long-standing location in the Barnstaple Pannier Market to new premises at 11 Holland Walk.

Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate wines of the West Country for English wine week

Wraxall Vineyard is bringing together some of the South West’s most exciting wines this June as part of a week-long celebration of English Wine Week.

Sandford Orchards’ founder, Barny Butterfield, receives lifetime achievement award for services to the cider industry

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & West Show last month.

Still In Cask launches world’s first open exchange for whisky cask shares

Still In Cask has launched what the founders believe is the world’s first open, transparent peer-to-peer exchange for whisky cask shares.

Trevithick & Trays named Cornwall’s best farm shop

A Cornish family-run farm shop and café is celebrating after being named Best Farm Shop/Deli in the Muddy Stilettos Cornwall Awards 2026.

Pipers & Co launches new food platform to connect regenerative farmers with ethical shoppers

Created to close the gap between producers doing the right thing and consumers who want to support them, Pipers & Co is a new kind of food shopping platform.

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park appoints executive chef

Zeal Hotels has appointed Zibi Klapsia as the executive chef at the award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Daish’s Holidays reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared seaside breaks in 2026

Daish’s Holidays, is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings for 2026, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together in search of better value and shared experiences.

A natural pairing: Scarlet Hotel welcomes chef rooted in the seasons

Chris Whitmore has taken the helm at Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall as the new Head Chef, bringing a passion for growing, sourcing and celebrating seasonal produce.

St Austell Brewery and Fuller’s collaborate on special edition beer

More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited-edition beer for its pubs.

The Whitmore Tap wins Best Pub in Bristol

The Whitmore Tap in Clifton, managed by Butcombe Pubs & Inns, is raising a glass after securing a major win at the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards.

Canned Wine Group looks to the future with key new Head of Sales appointment

Canned Wine Group has appointed Grant Allen as its first Head of Sales, a newly created role that marks a significant step in the Bath-based B Corp’s escalating growth across the UK’s off-trade and hospitality sector.

Full steam ahead: New admiral sets sail in Watermoor

Arkell’s Brewery has joined forces with the new leaseholders of the former Talbot Inn to announce its relaunch under a new name, with doors set to open later this month.

From work placement to national final – the Exeter independent backing the next generation of chefs

Exeter restaurant Crave is celebrating one of its student kitchen team reaching a national cooking final and is calling on other local hospitality businesses to follow suit.

The Food WorksSW unveils new canning line to meet growing demand from drinks sector

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has launched a new canning line in response to growing demand from food and drink producers looking to scale up production and trial new canned products.

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