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Celebrate at the Source trade show in June!

This year Hale Events and show partner Taste of the West are celebrating 15 years of collaborating together on the Source trade show. Meet them face to face in June!

Butcombe Brewing Co opens its very first taproom – the Whitmore Tap

A new addition to Bristol’s thriving food and drink scene has opened its doors. Butcombe Brewing Co has opened the Whitmore Tap, its very first taproom.

Father’s Day sorted with special edition ‘Darwin’ citrus spiced rum

The English Spirit Distillery, the UK’s original rum distillers, have created an adventurous new rum, ideal for the daring man in your life

The Angel’s head chef Elly Wentworth represented the South West on BBC 2’s Great British Menu

You may have seen the Angel’s head chef Elly Wentworth representing the South West, on BBC2’s Great British Menu last week…

Affineur of the Year competition launched by Quicke’s and the Academy of Cheese

The first ever Affineur of the Year competition has been founded to help celebrate the age-old art of maturing cheese and guiding it to its full potential.

The Rockpool reveals new look for 2021

A popular Cornish beach café in west Cornwall, re-opens following a significant refurbishment

The Longstore opens new restaurant in Truro

The team behind Cornwall’s popular steaks and seafood restaurant in Charlestown is set to open their second site.

Sharp’s brews up new appointment

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has just announced the internal appointment of Donna Breakspear to the role of Head of Supply Chain following a rigorous recruitment process.

Thanks to people power, the Big Summer Market is back on!

Following a huge public outcry and support from across Cornwall’s food, farming and environmental community, the Big Summer Market, hosted by Truro Farmers Market, will now go ahead as planned.

Sharp’s Brewery’s new cider flows onto the market

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has today rolled out a new cider brand in UK pubs and bars, in partnership with Aspall Cyder House, to tap into the growing premium cider category.

Food Drink Devon Gears Up for Post Lockdown Boom

As Devon’s hospitality businesses throw open their doors once more, Food Drink Devon is ready to champion the finest food and drink in the county with a stunning new video and website and the help of Oz Clarke OBE.

It’s time to get baking with The Trewly Big Bake competition

Trewithen Dairy is delighted to announce the launch of The Trewly Big Bake – a competition for baking enthusiasts.

Porthleven restaurant ready to reopen after years of disruption

A restaurant in Porthleven will be reopening its doors on 17 May after experiencing almost two years of disruption.

2021/22 South West tourism awards open for entry

The 2021/22 Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism awards are now open and businesses from across the South West of England are invited to submit their entries.

English Tourism Week encourages support for sector as businesses reopen and start to rebuild

English Tourism Week is fast approaching with this year’s week dedicated to showing support for tourism businesses and destinations across the sector as they reopen and start to rebuild.

Capreolus pairs up for new ways to experience their seductive flavours

“Good things come in pairs” is an old Chinese saying that rings particularly true for Capreolus.

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