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Bays Brewery and Paignton Zoo bring back popular charity ale ‘Tall Order’

Torbay-based Bays Brewery is teaming up once again with Paignton Zoo to launch the latest addition to its 2026 Charity Brew range – the return of the much-loved animal ale, Tall Order.

Three Chefs, one Summer – Newquay’s Graze Tapas ~ Wine gears up for its busiest season yet

Graze Tapas ~ Wine, the family-run small-plates and wine bar at 2 Beacon Road, Newquay, is seeing increased demand this summer following the announcement of its three-strong kitchen team for the season.

St Austell Brewery charity golf day raises £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West

St Austell Brewery has raised £10,000 following a successful charity golf day attended by customers, suppliers and partners from across the South West.

RAVE and Yumello launch UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter

Taking two of life’s great joys and merging them into one, Cirencester-based independent roastery RAVE Coffee and Bristol’s Yumello have joined forces to create the UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter.

Ashburton Food Festival celebrates 15 years with a focus on Dartmoor

Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026.

Pipers & Co partner with Philip Warren & Son to build a more resilient local food system

Devon-based Pipers & Co has announced the launch of a landmark partnership for its new ethical food shopping platform, with renowned Cornish butcher, Philip Warren & Son, now joining the growing community of farmers and producers choosing to do things the right way.

Loungers launch Little Loungers Summer Passports nationwide

Loungers is rolling out a new family‑focused loyalty mechanic across its Lounge estate this summer, as Little Loungers Summer Passports launch nationwide from 10th July, running until 7th September.

Haddon House Hotel wins big in Nisbets Matchday Mega Bundle

Haddon House Hotel shoots and scores as winner of Nisbets’ Matchday Mega Bundle.

The Izakaya hidden inside Root Bath

Opening on Wednesday and Thursday evenings , Koji Izakaya is a restaurant within a restaurant — occupying the ground floor of Root Bath in Shires Yard for two nights a week.

Devon food innovator Stella West-Harling MBE highly commended at Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026

ProSauce Founder and CEO Stella West-Harling MBE has been recognised among this year’s leading women in food and drink, receiving Highly Commended in the Product Developer of the Year category at the Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026.

Small innovation, big impact? Cornwall firm targets everyday hospitality challenge

A Cornwall company is hoping to make life a little easier for front-of-house teams with the launch of a new product designed to help staff carry hot plates safely from kitchen to table.

Young students serve up success at showcase banquet in CRCC’s 80th anniversary year

Young people from Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s (CRCC) Learn Your Way and Work Your Way programmes took centre stage last week, preparing and hosting a banquet for more than 60 guests.

From Walkabout to Rattler: Healeys brings Cornish cyder to Newquay seafront

An Australian-themed seafront bar in Newquay is set to begin a new chapter under a distinctly Cornish identity, as family-run Healeys Cyder launches Rattler Beach House.

Shorebreak Hazy Pale Ale makes a splash on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen

Firebrand Brewing Co’s Shorebreak Alcohol-Free IPA received glowing praise on the latest episode of BBC Saturday Kitchen, with drinks expert Olly Smith and musician Ricky Wilson praising the beer for its exceptional flavour and character.

Somerset’s own ‘Water in a Box’ relaunches with a fresh look and local focus

Framptons breathes new life into its sustainable spring water brand, proudly produced in Somerset with water from the Mendip Hills.

New West Country Produces podcast launched

A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.

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