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Summer spirits collaboration for Cornish beach shack

Two Cornish businesses have partnered to create a gin and rum exclusively for a beach shack in Hayle.

Dates announced for World Cheese Awards entries

The awards will open for entry from Monday 23rd August, inviting cheesemakers across the globe to submit their products to be judged by an international panel of 230 experts.

West Bradley Orchards to launch new Somerset cider this Autumn

West Bradley Orchards are very excited to announce that they will be launching their own home-grown Somerset cider, with a new Limited Edition of some 3000 bottles.

Four Golds for Flapjackery at the Taste of the West Awards

Rapidly growing and highly regarded Flapjackery has just received four Golds at the Taste of the West Awards, which is an incredible achievement having just entered four products.

Bristol sourdough named as Britain’s Best Loaf 2021

Joe’s Bakery in Bishopston, Bristol won the title of Britain’s Best Loaf 2021 with their Prune & Cardomom Sourdough.

Bristol vegan ice cream van finds permanent harbourside home

The Happy Cow, Bristol’s first all-vegan ice cream van will be getting a permanent spot at Narrow Quay on the city’s harbourside.

Coffee shop chain Triple Two opens new café in Bristol city centre

The fast-expanding coffee shop chain Triple Two has opened its latest venue in Quakers Friars between Broadmead and Cabot Circus in Bristol.

Are you Somerset’s weariest worker? You could now become one hotel chain’s Chief Relaxation Officer!

Warner Leisure Hotels, which owns Cricket St. Thomas in Chard, is looking for one weary worker to give them the chance to unwind with a series of breaks throughout 2021.

Celebrated chef Michael Caines takes plastic gift cards off the menu

One of Britain’s best-known chefs has added to his business sustainability efforts by introducing plastic-free gift cards across the Michael Caines Collection of restaurants.

Taste of the West Product Awards 2021 – second phase of results announced

South West food and drink producers have once again excelled themselves, and Taste of the West have awarded the second phase of Gold, Silver and Commended awards in their 2021 Product Awards.

Devon Rum Co named double Taste of the West Gold Award winners!

Craft rum specialists Devon Rum Co are celebrating this week, having been named double Taste of the West Gold Award Winners for their Premium and Honey Spiced Rums.

Slim Chickens is bringing the SAUCE to Bournemouth!

That’s right, you heard it here first, US-born chicken brand Slim Chickens is coming to spice up Bournemouth, a destination set to be the hottest ticket in town.

Butcombe teams get on their bikes in support of mental health

30 team members at Butcombe Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) have just completed a 100km one day ‘Bike to Bar’ bike ride raising money and awareness for mental health charities Mind and The Burnt Chef Project.

Study reveals Googles most searched and desirable UK holiday let features

Researchers at My Favourite Cottages have examined Google search data to find out which holiday-let features are the most desirable.

Sharp’s Brewery’s new Cold River Cider secures silver at International Cider Challenge

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery’s newly-launched Cold River Cider has earned recognition at the prestigious International Cider Challenge (ICC).

The latest in coffee innovation comes to the UK through K+

New Wiltshire based coffee brand K+ has brought one of the latest in coffee innovations to the UK market.

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