South West Initiatives

The Food Works^SW helps drinks brand Well Fruited develop production

With their expert support and industry advice, The Food WorksSW is helping Well Fruited to realise their dream of seeing their new fruit SuperBlend™ drink on the shelves of independent farm shops, delis and major supermarkets.

Top food critic celebrates Exmoor’s young culinary talent and spotlights the importance and quality of local provenance

On Saturday October 7th the finals of the Exmoor Young Chef of the Year competition took place at West Somerset Community College.

First ever regenerative milk vending trial set to launch at SPAR Market Place in Nunney

Nunney near Frome in Somerset will be the setting for a brand new regenerative milk vending trial, which will see Golden Hooves milk and milkshakes being sold in-store for the first time.

St Austell Brewery becomes first pub company to partner with food waste app and provide free meals for local community

St Austell Brewery is trailblazing a partnership with a food waste app giving away surplus food from its South West pubs.

Salcombe Gin partners with the heroic RNLI to launch Four Seas Gin, with every bottle helping save lives at sea

With a love and respect for the sea at the heart of everything they do, multi-award winning Salcombe Gin is delighted to have partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to launch ‘Four Seas’ by Salcombe Gin.

Sun shines on green ice-cream

The popular Cornish organic ice-cream brand, Roskilly’s, has invested more than £200,000 in a new solar power system, with help from asset finance provider, Ignition.

HRH The Princess Royal visits St. Ewe Free Range Eggs to open new grading and packing centre

On Wednesday 4th October, HRH The Princess Royal visited multi-award-winning free-range egg producer, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, to open a new grading and packing centre.

Visit Exmoor – Discovering the aspiring young chefs of tomorrow

Visit Exmoor and partners are helping local young people discover their culinary passion with the second year of the Exmoor Young Chef of the Year competition.

The Good Cup: Revolutionizing Sustainability in the UK’s Coffee Industry

Plastic waste is at an all time high and continues to grow as an issue.

Bigger ‘boat’ for Barbuoy Cocktails

Bottled cocktail company BarBuoy has moved into new commercial premises in Exmouth.

Are you interested in the future of food & drink in the South West?

On 10th October, Taste of the West, Trowers & Hamlins and Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants are hosting a free conference focusing on ‘The Future of Food & Drink in the South West – fostering economic growth and sustainability’.

Food Drink Devon’s first Harvest Gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in South Devon

Celebrating the county’s vibrant food and drink scene, Food Drink Devon hosted their first-ever Harvest Gathering on Friday 22nd September, inspired by the close proximity of three of the region’s highly respected drinks producers.

Trencherman’s Guide heralds a new era for hospitality

At the recent launch of the 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide – the South West’s original dining guide – Michael Caines MBE, chair of the Trencherman’s committee, said: “Many have declared a new dawn for fine dining in this post-Covid world – and this 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide proves it.”