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Finalists announced for South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2020/21

After the longest awards season ever 75 Finalists and 33 Commended have been named in this year’s regional Tourism Awards

Quicke’s unveils Flavour Mapping Project, a new framework for tasting cheese

Devon-based clothbound cheddar producer, Quicke’s has launched a new framework to enhance the world’s appreciation of cheese.

Exciting pop-up street food concept expands to launch at Avonside, Melksham

SCOFF Pop-up, an exciting new street food concept, will launch at Avonside, Melksham on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Peter Gorton Joins Food Drink Devon Board of Directors

Peter Gorton, an award-winning chef who made his name developing some of the best-known restaurants in the Westcountry, has become a director of Food Drink Devon.

Winners in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2020/2021 announced

For the first time since its launch five years ago the fifty five winners from across the county received their awards virtually.

Are you feeling the pressure of trying to run a business during a pandemic?

Listening Ear is a new pilot programme that’s here to help.

Cornwall’s catering & hospitality trade show cancelled

Unfortunately, the Expowest Cornwall trade show in Wadebridge, originally due to take place in March, and then postponed until May, cannot take place this year.

Hospitality consultant helping to reboot industry

A Cornwall-based hospitality consultancy is offering free one-to-one sessions to help businesses in the South West rebound after a year of disruption.

Groundwork begins at Wyke Farms Bruton site

Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, officially start groundwork this week to re-build its Bruton-based dairy, doubling the company’s capacity.

Limited edition Choc Clementine Liqueur for Easter indulgence

The English Spirit Distillery has distilled a limited edition tipple, just in time for Easter; combining velvety chocolate flavours, with zesty clementine notes.

Skinner’s unveils details of game-changing project

Skinner’s Brewery has pledged that it will “give back to the community which has supported us so emphatically,” after the launch of its Crowdfunding Campaign met with an overwhelming response.

Sea Arch Drinks teams up with The Seahorse Trust

Alcohol-free spirits company Sea Arch Drinks is teaming up with The Seahorse Trust to help boost awareness of the charity and raise much-needed funds to support its research and conservation work.

Join our eating out campaign this summer!

Helping you promote your business post-lockdown, this year’s Devon Restaurant Month could not be happening at a better time.

Levelling the playing field for small producers is our mission!

UKFoodWeb is a new map-based search application that lets consumers and businesses connect directly to local food producers, farmers, fishermen and all those involved with making food.

Chunk of Devon launches Ploughman’s & Vegan Ploughman’s Pasty

Double winners of Britain’s Best Pasty, Chunk of Devon, is bringing back the much requested Ploughman’s Pasty and brand new Vegan Ploughman’s Pasty.

Winners announced for Devon Tourism Awards

The online event saw 67 awards presented in 24 categories with a surprise ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ award being the final announcement.

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