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Modern Art Distillery shortlisted for South West UK StartUp Award 2024

West Dorset-based startup Modern Art Distillery has been named a finalist in the South West final of the StartUp Awards.

Flapjackery announces opening in Falmouth

Flapjackery, a beloved confectionary shop known for its delicious gluten-free flapjacks, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest location in Falmouth on Friday, April 5.

Food Drink Devon launches new ‘Devon Wine of the Year’ award

A prestigious new award, ‘Devon Wine of the Year’, has been launched by the Food Drink Devon Awards to celebrate the very best wine the county produces, from its plethora of high calibre vineyards and wineries.

Extreme sports café receives boost from Ignition

South West asset finance provider, Ignition, has assisted a new café in Chivenor, Barnstaple, North Devon with the purchase of a commercial coffee machine and grinder.

Devonia spring water reveals new branding

Devon-based bottled water brand, Devonia is introducing a new brand identity informing consumers of their collect, wash, reuse process, which ensures their bottles are refilled on average eight times.

Snowdrop by Cote Hill named British Cheese Awards Supreme Champion

A small mould-ripened fresh cheese called Snowdrop has been named Supreme Champion at the 28th British Cheese Awards, which was held at the Bath & West Showground in Somerset, as part of the new Bath & West Food & Drink Festival.

BANK and ROOT announce kitchen collab for two special events

Two of Bristol’s favourite restaurants will come together this Spring, with BANK and ROOT collaborating on a menu that blends the cooking styles and influences of head chefs Jack Briggs-Horan and Joe Fowler.

Two Drifters and easyJet: A pioneering partnership with a sustainable twist

In an industry-first, Two Drifters, the UK’s pioneering carbon-negative distillery, and leading airline easyJet, are shaking up the skies with an innovative partnership that marries sustainability with exceptional taste.

Good Growth Programme backs Cornish food and farming with £554k investment boost

A major project to boost the food, drink, farming and fishing industry in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has received a £554,800 investment from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes honoured

Bristol’s hospitality heroes were honoured in a sell-out glittering gala which also raised over £4,000 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.

Blackpool Sands begins refurbishment project to provide a superb beachside dining experience

Blackpool Sands is thrilled to announce phase two of an exciting refurbishment project that will introduce appetising menus for beachfront dining.

South West brewery using AI to create new beer

A brewer in Cornwall has developed a beer with the help of artificial intelligence.

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate raise £83,606 in 2023 for Cornwall air ambulance

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate in St Ives, Cornwall, is delighted to announce the remarkable success of its fundraising campaign in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Sandford Orchards wins funding to lead apple tree research

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK.

Bristol hoteliers urge businesses to back balloon fiesta

Hoteliers in Bristol are calling on businesses to back the city’s famous International Balloon Fiesta to ensure its survival for many years to come.

Discovery Day gives dairy businesses a taste of Food WorksSW

A recent Discovery Day held at North Somerset’s The Food WorksSW proved a big hit with dairy businesses who had come to find out about the innovation centre’s specialist kitchens and state-of-the-art facilities, and hear from guest speakers from the dairy sector.

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