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Granny Gothards secures export contract in Dubai

Artisan ice cream producer Granny Gothards has secured a “massive” contract in Dubai that runs to 40 pallets of ice cream, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.

Beachside restaurant to open in Hayle

Lula, a beachside shack, is set to open at North Quay Hayle in west Cornwall on 22nd July. It’s the new venture of restaurateur Sam Sheffield-Dunstan and will be the sister brand of Amélie, the harbourside restaurant in Porthleven.

Menu updating app made free

Cotswold taste in partnership with Not Just Code Ltd has made the FreeMyMenu app free of charge for businesses in the hospitality sector. The app enables restaurants to update their website and printed menus seamlessly.

Rockfish reels in HSBC funding to safeguard group

The Rockfish Group of sustainable South West seafood restaurants has secured a seven-figure finance facility from HSBC UK to safeguard the future of the business in the coronavirus crisis.

African restaurant opens second Bournemouth site

Award-winning African restaurant group, Zim Braai has opened the doors of its second site in Bournemouth, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

St Austell Brewery opens its first pub in Dorset

St Austell Brewery opened the Rock Point Inn in Lyme Regis on the 13th July, its first pub in Dorset. Originally built in the 18th century, the historic, grade II listed pub on the waterfront was purchased by the Brewery in 2018 and has since undergone restoration work.

Spicy Dorset duo from Ajar Of

Dorset preserves producer Ajar Of is launching two products inspired by owner Tracey Collins’ travels in Australia and Goa, Spicy Tomato Kasundi Chutney and Carrot Mescut Pickle.

Limited-edition beer launched for Gloucester Rugby

Gloucester Brewery has revealed a new beer to celebrate the appointment of a new head coach at Gloucester Rugby.
By George has been created to mark the arrival of George Skivington at the Cherry and Whites.

Artisan ice cream for dogs

Cool Dog is a new vegan lactose-free ice cream for dogs being produced in collaboration with Devon’s Granny Gothards, and is made with no artificial colours or flavours and without dairy products which can upset a dog’s digestion.

Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Artisan drinks producer Luscombe, based in Devon, has launched a new online shop to help customers buy their favourite soft drinks and mixers without having to leave the house.

Georgina Young made St Austell brewing director

St Austell Family Group has promoted Georgina Young to the role of brewing director. She will oversee brewing and operations at both St Austell Brewery and Bath Ales.

Seafood restaurant in Taunton on sale for £95,000

Albatross Fish & Seafood is located on the riverside in the Somerset town of Taunton and underwent a full refurbishment in 2018.

South Devon College offers Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship this September

For anyone with a passion for providing an excellent level of customer experience, this new Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship is launching in September 2020 at South Devon College.

Traditional tea-room in Dartmouth on sale for £79,950

The Singing Kettle is a well-established traditional tea-room in Dartmouth, Devon and comes with two-bedroom owner’s accommodation.

AA launch Covid Confident scheme

The AA has announced the launch of a new Covid Confident accreditation scheme to help consumers travel again as the hospitality sector prepares to come out of lockdown.

Cornish hotel to open purpose-built socially distanced restaurant

Rock’s St Moritz Hotel & Spa is set to launch the UK’s first purpose-designed and built ‘socially-distanced’ hotel restaurant on 4th July.

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