Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.
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Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026
The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.
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Exeter College recognises hospitality apprentices and calls for businesses to invest in future talent
Hospitality and catering apprentices from Exeter College are being recognised for their achievements, alongside the employers whose commitment is helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashburton Food Festival celebrates 15 years with a focus on Dartmoor
Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Haddon House Hotel wins big in Nisbets Matchday Mega Bundle
Haddon House Hotel shoots and scores as winner of Nisbets’ Matchday Mega Bundle.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Visit West launches new branding and identity
Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands.
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Hoteliers serve up some fun and fund-raising at Harbour Festival
Hoteliers are helping to serve up some fun – and fund-raising – at the forthcoming Bristol Harbour Festival thanks to a new event which is now inviting teams to enter.
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