South West Initiatives

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.

Beer festival returns to Branscombe

A beer festival which has been running for more than 30 years is set to return to a Devon village this May bank holiday.

The Good Cup: Revolutionising sustainability in the UK’s beverage industry

Sadly our industry faces two issues when it comes to sustainability: The high volume of single use plastic generated everyday, and new issues created by greenwashing.

St Austell Brewery and Rick Stein Group partner up

St Austell Brewery has signed a three-year deal with the prestigious Rick Stein Restaurant Group to supply its beer in its venues.

Bar Buoy launches new canned cocktail range

Award-winning premium cocktail company Bar Buoy, has launched its new range of canned cocktails.

Fresh discoveries await as popular market returns

A popular independent and sustainable market returns to Discovery Quay (formerly Events Square) in Falmouth next month, bringing local produce to the quayside twice a week.

Special offer provides food for thought for Bristol students

Hundreds of Bristol students have the chance to snap up a fantastic free meal at a new city centre Chinese restaurant.

Zeal celebrates topping out for net zero carbon hotel in Exeter

Zeal Hotels held a topping-out ceremony for voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Lyme Bay Winery and English Heritage collaborate to launch Castle Mead

Lyme Bay Winery is excited to announce the launch of Castle Mead, a special product developed in partnership with English Heritage.

Shop Cotswolds connecting hospitality to the supplier

Buy local is promoted all around us, and in the food and drink sector the buy local mantra has never been stronger.

Launch of the East Devon Innovation and Resilience Fund 3

The Innovation and Resilience Fund (IRF) Round 3 opens today, Monday 8th April, for Expressions of Interest.

Pasty businesses come together to raise £20,000 to get kids cooking

The Cornish pasty community throughout Cornwall and beyond has raised a record £20,000 for the Cornish Pasty Community Fund during this year’s Cornish Pasty Week.

Independent breweries collaborate to bring ultra-hoppy limited edition cask beer to life

Two breweries have teamed up to make a ‘supercharged’ version of one of St Austell Brewery’s most famous beers – Proper Job.

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