South West Initiatives

No More Lids’ Good Cup continues to make waves as a sustainable choice

With many businesses, both big and small, striving to be more sustainable, Liskeard based No More Lids is offering a genuine eco alternative to the cup and lid!

Take a culinary trip across the globe with Exeter’s first FREE Street Food Festival

Bring your appetite as the first Exeter Street Food Festival is set to take over Northernhay Gardens this weekend!

Ashburton Food Festival 2024: Embracing community, sustainability, and local flavour

Ashburton Food Festival returns this year with a renewed focus on community engagement and local produce.

Hoteliers want show of support ahead of General Election

Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector.

RAVE launches VR Coffee Experience, visiting the people and places behind the beans

RAVE Coffee launched its brand new VR Coffee Experience, giving coffee lovers the opportunity to take a deep dive into what they’re drinking, with a 3D VR visit to the farming community behind it.

Prestigious regional chef contest launches with 20th anniversary celebration

The South West Chef of the Year competition has launched its 20th-anniversary edition, marking two decades of culinary excellence and innovation in the region.

The Brend Collection develops entry-level training programme for aspiring young chefs

The Brend Collection, a family-run group of hotels located in Devon and Cornwall founded over 50 years ago, is spearheading an innovative training academy aimed at nurturing the chefs of tomorrow.

St Austell Brewery launches new magazine

St Austell Brewery launched its own magazine, featuring all the latest news about its beers, pubs and what is happening behind the scenes.

Cornish pub announces donations to three local mental health organisations

This Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May), the team at The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes are reflecting on yet another successful year of community fundraising, which resulted in substantial donations to three local mental health organisations.

BHA funds mental health course

The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) is funding a two-day mental health course for hospitality workers in the city.

Bays Brewery teams up with Paignton Zoo for its cheekiest charity brew

Family-run Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again teamed up with its friends at Paignton Zoo to launch its cheekiest charity brew to date, ‘Funky Monkey’.

Rare & Pasture announces merger with Tempus Foods

South Devon charcuterie and smoked meat brand Rare & Pasture has announced it is merging its business with Weybridge-based charcuterie company Tempus Foods, owned by Masterchef finalists Tom Whitaker and Dhruv Baker, with the aim of expanding production and sales of both of their award-winning products.