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Greg Parsons appointed Chair of Food Drink Devon as membership reaches record levels

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has announced Greg Parsons, MD of Sharpham Cheese, has been appointed its new chairperson.

Sandford Orchards’ Sandford Reserve wins more awards!

Devon’s Sandford Orchards, producer of authentic cider created by combining tradition and innovation, is thrilled to have won gold at the International Cider Awards for their Sandford Reserve.

Watergate Bay Hotel team opens new Cornish coworking space fuelled by No.1 Cubs coffee

This winter, Watergate Bay Hotel is embarking on a partnership with No. 1 Cubs specialty coffee to open a new coworking space on the ground floor of its team HQ at The Hangar.

Popular street food concept SCOFF Pop-up at Avonside, Melksham, is here to stay

SCOFF Pop-up, the hugely popular street food concept, has become a permanent fixture on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Cornish holiday company wins international award

Leading local holiday company Cornish Gems has proudly represented Cornwall at a renowned international travel industry annual award – having beaten stiff competition from the industry’s elite.

Taste of the West’s Supreme Champion Product Award 2021 revealed!

Salted Honey Artisan Ice Cream produced by Granny Gothards in Willand, Devon has been crowned Taste of the West’s Supreme Champion Product of 2021.

Christmas gifts for the conscious coffee lover

The UK’s ‘best organic coffee’, Owens Coffee, has launched a new coffee masterclass at The Roastery, its home in South Devon.

Local business spicing up the coffers for a local charity!

Restaurant owner Shalim Abs will be honouring British Curry Day on Wednesday 1st December, by donating half of his day’s takings to the Weldmar Hospicecare charity.

New Devon Rum Co miniatures taster gift set

This stylish gift set is the best way for rum fans to discover the wonderful world of artisan craft rum this Christmas.

Sheppy’s Cider scores triple win at International Brewing and Cider Awards

Somerset’s oldest cider makers Sheppy’s Cider has scored a triple win at the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards, scooping two golds and one silver award.

New Boxhall venue enlists Bristol restaurateur Josh Eggleton as F&B Ambassador

BoxHall Bristol, the new food hall concept led by award-winning operators BOXPARK, has just announced a partnership with Josh Eggleton, award-winning Bristol-born and bred chef.

Four Somerset friends have joined forces to open The Somerset Distillery.

The idea for the Somerset Distillery started in the summer of 2020 and premises were soon found in an old quarry just south of Bristol in the village of Backwell.

Rave Coffee introduces the Love Lane Blend, a lighter, brighter tastebud exciter

Responding to the nation’s changing tastes and go-to brews, Rave Coffee has released its first new blend in years; Love Lane Blend No.15.

Sandbridge Barton introduces Sharpham new release 2021

Sandridge Barton, ‘the home of Sharpham Wine’, has launched Sharpham New Release 2021, one of the country’s first wines of the year to be released.

Rockfish launch British-caught tinned seafood range plus restaurant openings planned for 2022

South West seafood restaurant group, Rockfish has launched a range of tinned seafood that’s been caught in Britain.

Plymouth independent brewery expands and looks to create five-strong bar estate

Steel Brew Co, based in Plymouth, has moved its operations to larger premises and is hoping to open five venues across the South West.

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