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Colwith Farm Distillery launches savoury vodka inspired by roast potatoes!

Colwith Farm Distillery’s new Aval Dor Cornish Rosemary & Bay Vodka joins the award-winning collection of spirits created by the fifth generation farming family.

Sharp’s Brewery releases limited-edition Rock ‘A’ Berry

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has, this week, launched its newest limited-edition brew, Rock ‘A’ Berry, across four different Cornwall-based outlets, as well as online.

Rick Stein Restaurants and 21 Hospitality Group launch chef apprenticeships

Rick Stein and North East-based restaurant company 21 Hospitality Group are hoping to bridge the skill shortage with a newly launched chef apprenticeship scheme.

The Pig Hotels acquired by private equity firm with plans for further sites

The Pig Hotels group, comprising eight acclaimed rural boutique hotels, has been acquired by Denver-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners, in partnership with co-founder Robin Hutson.

The Ostrich named Best Pub in Bristol at National Pub & Bar awards

It’s official… Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ The Ostrich is the best pub in Bristol. The iconic pub on Bristol’s harbourside has been named as a County Winner at this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.

YHA announces new accommodation offering at Cornwall’s Eden Project

YHA (England & Wales) has announced a brand-new accommodation offering at the Eden Project for 2022.

Cornish Premier Pasties predict £7m turnover after successful first quarter growth

Cornish Premier Pasties is celebrating a record start to the year, with sales up 54% at the end of the first quarter and turnover predicted to reach £7m in 2022.

Local chefs bring The School of Food to City of Bristol College

Local chef Josh Eggleton and St Monica Trust’s Adrian Kirikmaa have partnered with City of Bristol College to address the challenges to the hospitality industry with their project The School of Food.

Turning up the impact with a new campaign for Thatchers Blood Orange Cider

Supporting what’s set to be its biggest launch yet, Thatchers Cider is unveiling a new multi-media campaign on 11th April for its new Thatchers Blood Orange Cider.

Devon Rum Co. Wins Double Gold in Taste of the West Awards for Second Year Running!

After much anticipation, leading craft spirits brand the Devon Rum Co. is proud to announce themselves as Taste of the West Gold Award Winners for the second year in a row!

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa Is Awarded 2022 Hotel Marketing Award for ‘Best Social Media Campaign’

Five-star hotel The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath has been awarded ‘Best Social Media Campaign’.

Swann returns to The Castle at Taunton to join as executive chef

Andrew Swann has been appointed as executive chef at The Castle at Taunton in Somerset – returning to where he first started his career more than 20 years ago.