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South West catering company launches Desk Dining initiative

Fosters Event Catering has developed a new initiative to create and safely deliver thousands of meals to the region’s workforce on a daily basis.

Hall & Woodhouse confirms support beyond lockdown

Dorset independent brewer Hall & Woodhouse has confirmed the rent cancellation and loan suspension period for its Business Partner estate will be extended to cover the pubs’ reopening phase.

LBW’s English wine sales up nearly 1000%

LBW Drinks has seen sales of its English wine increase by 994% this March and April, compared to the same period last year.

St Austell Brewery ramps up for reopening

St Austell Brewery has started brewing draught beer in preparation for the possible reopening of pubs from 4th July – based on timings indicated in the Government’s roadmap to recovery.

Bournemouth and Southampton hotel associations join forces

Hoteliers in Dorset and Hampshire have joined forces for the first time to help get the industry back on its feet as it recovers from the Corona virus pandemic.

First Taste of the West Product Awards announced

The annual Taste of the West Awards scheme has announced its first round of Gold, Silver and Commended Product Awards for 2020.

Cornish Vodka wins SFWSC gold

Aval Dor Vodka, distilled in Cornwall from potatoes grown on a farm near Lostwithiel, has been awarded Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Exmoor Distillery wins multiple Golds

Exmoor Distillery’s Northmoor Classic and Navy Strength Gins have won Gold Medals in the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.

Shalims Indian Restaurant

Shalims Indian Restaurant in Weymouth has launched a ‘Give Back Sunday’ initiative for a local charity.

Gloucester Brewery’s new IPA

The “Earth-conscious” Gloucester Brewery is launching Tropic, a new can beer IPA, this month.

Lyme Bay Winery launches new chardonnay

Lyme Bay Winery has released the 2018 vintage of its award-winning Chardonnay. This is the first time the Devon-based drinks producer has released a still English Wine vintage ahead of an older year.

Sheppy’s Cider show their Redstreak

Somerset cider maker Sheppy’s is launching a new medium-sweet cider called Redstreak.

Institute of Hospitality (South) Food Safety in Hospitality Post Covid-19 Webinar

You are invited to join us for another Hospitality Check-in with an educational twist. We are running a live webinar on Food Safety and Best Practice in Hospitality Post Covid-19 on Wednesday 24th June at 12:15pm.

Southern Region Hospitality Network – Drop-In and Catch Up

Please join us on Wednesday 8 July for an on-line informal catch up with hospitality professionals across the South, including the Institute of Hospitality (Southern) members and non-members. All are welcome on Wednesday 8th July at 19:15pm.

Bath Ales delivers limited-edition micro casks

Bath Ales is launching its famous amber ale Gem in five-litre micro casks and delivering them nationwide for a limited period while stocks last.

The Clifton Food Range

Benefits of sous vide for a healthy diet in care homes.

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