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Bar Buoy’s award winning Margarita tops 100,000 sales as demand grows

Bar Buoy has announced that its Margarita has become the company’s best selling cocktail, with more than 100,000 serves sold since launch.

Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries opens doors in Padstow

There’s a new addition to Padstow’s bustling food scene as Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries has officially opened its doors at 3 The Strand.

Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day

When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.

Two St Austell Brewery gastropubs named among the UK’s best

Two St Austell Brewery pubs have been recognised among the very best foodie venues in the country, following the release of the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.

From waterways to wildlife: Bays Brewery unveils 2026 charity brews

From its waterways and sheltered bays to the charities and communities that define South Devon, Bays Brewery is once again championing the best of its home patch with its 2026 Charity Brews.

Lympstone Manor maintains Michelin Star for eighth year running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.

News & Invitation: The Food WorksSW opens doors to food and drink businesses with Discovery Day

Building on its success in 2025, food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW is inviting brands back through its doors for another Discovery Day on Thursday 5th March, taking place from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Salcombe Gin’s business Journey Continues with GWR partnership

Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.

Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.

Cricklade Hotel & Spa’s Georgia McAdam announced as ‘Unsung Hero’ finalist in Hotel Magazine Awards 2026!

Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce that its Sales, Meeting and Events Manager, Georgia McAdam, is a Finalist in the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ of the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.

Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow

The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.

Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

Cornwall Pasta Co unveils world-first Fermented Black Garlic Pasta

Cornwall Pasta Co has done it again. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of British artisan pasta, Nick and the team are launching another global first: Fermented Black Garlic Pasta.

Cornish Bakery reveals six new locations

Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has confirmed the locations where it will open six new bakeries by May 2026.

Cornish Bakery founder reports a 32% profit surge in latest accounts posting

Cornish Bakery Founder and CEO Steve Grocutt remains positive as the fast-growth company reports another record year in accounts ending May 2025, posted to Companies House.

Dryad Gin recognised with Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award

Dryad Gin is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Somerset Wildlife Gardening Award by Somerset Wildlife Trust, recognising its commitment to creating a garden that actively supports wildlife, wellbeing and ecological recovery.

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