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Tregothnan Tea brews up Duke of Cornwall award win

Tregothnan Tea has won the 2026 Duke of Cornwall’s Award at the Royal Cornwall Show, recognising the estate’s commitment to sustainable farming, environmental stewardship and innovation in British food production.

The Atlantic unveils The Lookout: A luxury coastal residence and first glimpse of an exciting new chapter

The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay has officially unveiled The Lookout, a newly reimagined luxury coastal residence perched high above Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.

White Lake wins two major trophies at Artisan Cheese Awards

Somerset-based White Lake Cheese has come away from this year’s Artisan Cheese Awards as one of the competition’s biggest winners, taking two category winner trophies, three category runner-up prizes and 27 other awards.

Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category

Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.

Bristol Beer Factory’s Independence crowned CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2026

Bristol Beer Factory’s flagship pale ale Independence (4.6%) has been crowned CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain 2026, the highest honour in UK brewing.

Matthews Cotswold Flour hosts South West bakers networking event in Exeter

The team from Matthews Cotswold Flour was delighted to host a fantastic networking event for South West Bakers on Tuesday 19th May in the heart of Exeter.

Sandford Orchards plans for continued growth as it outperforms the buoyant craft cider category

The craft cider category has seen strong growth over the last 12 months and Devon-based Sandford Orchards has excelled amongst its peers with record sales and new retail listings.

Butcombe Group recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for second year running

Butcombe Group has been named again in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, marking a repeat recognition of its continued commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

Strong early momentum builds for Source Roadshow 2027

The Source Roadshow is already showing strong momentum for 2027, with a number of leading foodservice suppliers and Somerset-based businesses confirming their return to the one-day trade event at the Bath & West Showground.

Rodda’s invests £6m in UK cottage cheese production

Rodda’s, the Cornwall-based family dairy producer, is investing £6 million in a new, state-of-the-art cottage cheese facility at its Scorrier site.

Canned Wine Group brings its premium canned wines to Waitrose for ‘Perfect Moments’

Canned Wine Group is set to launch two new premium wines into over 250 Waitrose & Partners stores this May!

Owen Seamark announced as new head chef at Lapin

Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has appointed Owen Seamark as its new head chef.

SpudBros launches express store in Barnstaple

The UK’s most-followed jacket potato creators, SpudBros officially launched their latest Express store in Barnstaple.

From reluctant entry to top spot: Tom Holland wins King of the Cocktails

Reluctant competitor Tom Holland was crowned King of the Cocktails on Wednesday 13 May, marking World Cocktail Day in style.

Devon hospitality businesses invited to join new ‘Hospitality for Nature’ fundraising initiative

A new county-wide initiative is launching to help protect and restore Devon’s natural environment by inviting hospitality businesses to add an optional £1 donation to customer bills.

Nisbets launches money-saving initiatives

As part of its ongoing pledge to support the hospitality industry, Nisbets is rolling out new offers, advice and products to assist operators feeling the pinch.

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