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Thatchers Cider donates apple trees to community orchards

Community organisations across the West Country have been planting young apple trees this spring as part of Thatchers Community Orchard project 2022.

Food Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award

A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation.

Iconic Bristol floating restaurant the Glassboat put up for sale after 36 years

Bristol-based owner Arne Ringner has put his floating barge restaurant located near Bristol Bridge up for sale, after 36 years.

St Austell Brewery makes £11.3m profit, looks to 2022 and beyond

Cornwall’s St Austell Brewery has returned to profit with a 33% rise in sales as it recovers from the worst of the pandemic. The family-owned, independent brewer has seen turnover reach £156.6m, giving an operating profit of £11.3m.

There is more to cider than scrumpy!

The Source Roadshow will be featuring 11 of the best cider makers around and showcasing products that range from the traditional to the fruity, and to premium products that could replace the classic bottle of wine at your next BBQ or picnic.

Sandridge Barton unveils new visitor centre and winery to tourism leaders and providers

Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.

Choice cocktails from the South West for World Cocktail day

With World Cocktail Day on the 13th of May, we have collated a list of recipes from a selection of companies in the South West to provide inspiration for every preference.

Eden Project compostable coffee capsules win inaugural sustainability accolade at top licensing awards

The Eden Project’s range of compostable coffee capsules have won the first ever Sustainability Brand Licensed Range Award at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2022.

Menu fit for The Queen’s 1953 coronation to be recreated at Somerset’s Castle at Taunton Hotel

An historic hotel popular with Royals and heads of state is set to host a recreation of Her Majesty’s 1953 coronation state banquet to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

A trio of Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards winners are through to the VisitEngland finals

VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

Burts launch new moreish Prawn Cocktail flavour in collaboration with the RNLI

Best loved Southwest brand Burts has launched a tasty new limited edition Prawn Cocktail flavour that will simply take you back to your favourite summer days at the beautiful British seaside

Leading Cornwall tourism businesses party as four special awards announced

Winners of the 2021/22 Cornwall Tourism Awards enjoyed a special party at Healey’s Cyder Farm with four special prizes announced.

Cornish holiday company recognised amongst the best UK workplaces in travel

Leading Cornish holiday company Cornish Gems has been named among the UK’s elite Top 20 Best Workplaces in Travel 2022.

Fantastic Food Festivals announce 2022 dates – last few stallholder and sponsorship opportunities available

Fantastic Food Festivals is back this year, hosting three food festivals in prestigious locations throughout the UK.

Cornish Bakery is top performer across all its designer outlets locations

Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has outperformed all rivals in top line sales.

Rational launches updated ConnectedCooking app

Rational is launching a comprehensive update of its free ConnectedCooking app, the digital kitchen management system first introduced five years ago.

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