The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.
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Recent Brexit updates – an experienced South West producer’s perspective
Guest article
Six weeks ago, DEFRA approached Westaway Sausages MD Charles Baughan to gain a typical SME perspective on how UK exports had been impacted by trading requirements and processes since EU exit, and how it has affected their ambition to export to the EU.
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Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges
Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.
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Voyager Coffee introduces new single origin: Sitio São Lourenço
Voyager Coffee, Devon’s leading specialty roaster, has announced its latest single origin release: Sitio São Lourenço, a Brazilian coffee from the southern region of Minas Gerais.
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Bristol hoteliers hope a bright summer lies ahead
Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.
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Chance to run one of Cornwall’s most beloved countryside pubs with acres of land and glamping pods
St Austell Brewery is looking for a new publican to take on one of Cornwall’s most cherished pubs which boasts seven acres of land and glamping pods.
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Falmouth’s Oyster Festival returns refreshed for 2025
Falmouth’s Oyster Festival is set to return to Events Square from the 9-12th October 2025 – with a refreshed brand identity and renewed programme of events.
Read moreButcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year
Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year as Growth and Premium Strategy drives Market Outperformance.
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Tourism’s importance to social cohesion and wellbeing highlighted in new research from VisitEngland
New research published by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK.
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Devon Red Cider stars in Sandford Orchards’ first outdoor campaign
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just unveiled its first ever ATL, multimedia campaign which incorporates outdoor, digital and in store activity across the country and represents a significant investment as part of their commitment to grow the brand.
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Coffee company brews success with a fresh pot of funding
Bristol Twenty Tea and Coffee Company is experiencing continued growth, supported by an £80,000 funding package from leading UK asset finance provider, Ignition that will facilitate the expansion of their espresso machine rental portfolio.
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Celebrate your kitchen porter heroes!
It’s once again time to find the country’s best kitchen porter, as Winterhalter launches the eleventh edition of the Kitchen Porter of the Year competition.
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Willow & Finch unveil new Matcha White Chocolate Cookie collaboration with Exmoor Tea
Devon-based artisan bakery Willow & Finch has unveiled its latest creation – the Matcha White Chocolate Cookie – developed in collaboration with local tea specialists, Exmoor Tea.
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Rattler Revolution: Healeys cans cyder for a greener future
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm has taken a huge step in its ongoing sustainability journey with the launch of its bestselling Rattler cyder in cans for the first time.
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Sherborne’s Solkiki claims top honours at British Chocolate Awards
Solkiki Chocolatemaker of Sherborne raise the bar with 11 new awards for 6 new bars at the British arm of the International Chocolate Awards
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A Taste of Cornwall’s creative coastline: Penzance Food Festival returns in September!
This September, Cornwall’s vibrant culinary celebration returns to Penzance, welcoming locals and visitors alike to experience the very best of Cornish food culture, creative spirit and coastal charm.
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