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Taste of the West Product Awards 2021 – First Results Announced

South West food and drink producers have once again excelled themselves, and this week Taste of the West has had the honour of awarding the first phase of Gold, Silver and Commended awards in the 2021 Product Awards scheme.

Six Awards for Chunk of Devon at the Taste of the West Awards

Famed for their delicious, handmade savoury bakes, Chunk of Devon is thrilled to have scooped five Gold and one Silver award for their awesome rustic Devon pies and pasties.

Sharp’s Brewery collaborates with Padstow Cheese Company on 50 Jack with rave reviews from top Cornish chefs

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery is providing neighbouring business, Padstow Cheese Company with plenty of its award-winning Sea Fury special ale to create a unique cheese product.

Sharpham Cheese launches cheese subscription box

Winners of the UK Supreme Cheese at the Global Cheese Awards, Sharpham Cheese, has launched the ultimate cheese subscription club.

Bristol based Limber introduces ‘surge pricing’ feature in bid to boost hospitality staffing crisis

At a time when hospitality is suffering its worst staffing crisis in living memory, tech startup Limber believes ‘surge pricing’ for staff can help the industry get back on its feet following Covid-19.

Hat-trick of gold medals for Thatchers in the acclaimed Taste of the West Awards

Somerset cider maker Thatchers has been awarded a hat-trick of gold medals in this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

New food hall championing local and independent chefs to open on Bristol’s harbourside next summer

Award-winning dining, retail and leisure operators BOXPARK, are opening a brand-new food hall on Bristol’s harbourside.

Still In Cask, a brand new global platform, is set to revolutionise the way whisk(e)y & cask aged spirits can be sold to the consumer

Still In Cask is a brand-new global platform that, for the first time, will give consumers around the globe the opportunity to buy shares in a cask of spirit directly from a distillery.

The Scarlet and Bedruthan Hotel and Spa announces commitment to Real Living Wage and investment in its team

The Scarlet and the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa, have announced they’ve become a Real Living Wage Employer from 1st June 2021.

Unique rooftop family festival will showcase the best of Exeter’s food, drink and entertainment

Some of the area’s biggest names in food and drink will feature at a unique two-day rooftop market festival in Exeter this summer.

Wiper and True to open new brewery and taproom in Bristol

Renowned Bristol brewery Wiper and True are planning to open a third site in Bristol. They have submitted a licence application to Bristol City Council for a massive new brewery and taproom in Easton.

Sustainable restaurant Ugly Butterfly to open in Cornwall

Chef Adam Handling is planning to open his sustainable casual restaurant and bar concept, Ugly Butterfly, in Cornwall.

Celebrated St Ives chefs combine to launch The Rockpool’s first pop-up dining experience

A new ‘Best of the Bay’ dining pop-up brings together three of Cornwall’s most exciting chefs from St Ives Bay, offering an exclusive one-night-only culinary experience on 12th June.

Fish & Chips Staycation Guide launched for UK holiday makers

A ‘Fish and Chips Staycation Guide’ has been launched by JJ Foodservice to help Brits to combine their UK holiday with the nation’s favourite takeaway – fish and chips!

You’re invited to the Source trade show next week!

The Source food & drink trade show, at Westpoint, Exeter on 8th & 9th June, is a great opportunity for you to restock, discover new products, and meet new and existing suppliers.

New for 2021 – Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards!

Recognising and celebrating the individuals and businesses driving excellence and innovation in the fine food & drink community, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards champion all that make our industry such an inspiring place.

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