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Lord Mayor of Plymouth visits Burts Snacks for National Recycling Week

The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Kathy Watkin, visited Burts Snacks’ Plymouth factory as part of National Recycling Week celebrations.

Public vote crowns Redlap as Britain’s Best New Cheese 2025

An Alpine-style goat’s cheese made in Dartmouth, Devon was named Britain’s Best New Cheese on Wednesday 24 September, following a public vote during the live online final of People’s Cheese 2025.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

The Source trade show returns for 2026 – celebrating 21 years of connecting South West hospitality

The Source trade show, the South West’s leading food, drink, and hospitality event, is back for its coming of age 21st year on the 3rd and 4th of February 2026, and registration for attendees is now open.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

St Austell Brewery scoops top sustainability award for waste management scheme

St Austell Brewery has scooped the Excellence in Waste Management award at this year’s Green Awards UK.

Butcombe’s George Inn wins AA Inn of the Year

The George Inn, Norton St Philip in Somerset – a Butcombe Boutique Inn – was named ‘AA Inn of the Year’ at the AA’s flagship Hospitality Awards 2025.

The Greenbank Hotel announces the promotion of Matt Garland to General Manager

The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth is delighted to announce the promotion of long-serving team member, Matt Garland, to the position of General Manager.

Visit West announce new ownership and new Chair

Visit West, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Billingham, CEO of YTL Arena Bristol, as its new Chair.

Roots to Resilience: Building a stronger Cornish food system

Cornwall’s food, producer and farming community is invited to a special event aimed at fostering a more resilient local food system.

Canned Wine Group launches Ocado partnership to support The Drinks Trust

Canned Wine Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Ocado in support of The Drinks Trust.

Sandford Orchards expands capacity for bumper harvest

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal.

Ugly Butterfly 2.0 introduces 9-course tasting menu

Adam Handling MBE, opened his Ugly Butterfly 2.0 restaurant just 2 months ago and is already raising the bar by adding a 9-course tasting menu to the restaurant’s offering.

Josh Eggleton Launches FŌDA, a new ‘Festival of Food Ideas’ incorporating the launch of The Pony Farm Bus

FŌDA is a new ‘festival of food ideas’ taking place at the Arnolfini in Bristol this 27th-28th September.

Primrose Farm Shop & Café announces grand opening celebration on 11th October

Primrose Farm Shop & Café, the newly opened hub at Lymburghs Farm near Marnhull, will officially celebrate its launch with a Grand Opening event on Saturday 11th October 2025.

Walk for wellbeing to showcase the best of Bristol

A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.

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