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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.”

A Cornish hotel is calling on volunteers to play their part in a giant community beach clean next month

The Headland is joining forces with numerous local groups and organisations to give Fistral Beach – one of Europe’s most iconic surf spots – an autumnal spruce-up on Saturday 14th October.

England’s Seafood Feast – meet the faces of the feast

From 29th September to 15th October, England’s Seafood FEAST is returning to the English Riviera, in South Devon, for a two week celebration of world-renowned locally caught and landed seafood.

Farm shop celebrates anniversary and welcomes new businesses to site

A Devon farm shop and café, which is celebrating its fourth anniversary, has revealed the new businesses which are moving to its site in the coming months.

The Food WorksSW announces autumn workshops

Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW has announced its autumn line up of expert workshops at its Weston-super-Mare base for all UK based food and drink businesses.

Coastal idyll and countryside charm at two incredible cottages unveiled by the Millbrook Inn in South Devon

The Millbrook Inn at South Pool is thrilled to announce the opening of two beautifully restored cottages, Land and Sea, offering luxurious accommodation to visitors exploring the stunning South Hams region.

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces donation to The Seahorse Trust

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has just given over £2000 to The Seahorse Trust, which has been raised through donations for every bottle sold of its Seahorse beer.

Dartmouth Food Festival is crowd funding for an exciting 20th anniversary project

In 2024, the Dartmouth Food Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are producing a cookbook which will consist of a compilation of recipes, stories and images collected over the past twenty years.

Bristol hoteliers help people to ‘have a go at hospitality’

A practical event has taken a significant step towards dispelling the myth that the hospitality sector only offers ‘stop gap’ jobs for people to earn money while considering their long-term careers.

Controversial flavour extraction concept set to stir up drinks industry

A brand-new patented process, which removes the water and alcohol from any drink – creating a unique flavour extract, promises to completely redefine the way we make and transport drinks, around the globe.

Waste not, want not: Convert apples into cider instantly with the return of popular exchange scheme.

Fowey Valley Cidery in Lostwithiel has reinstated its popular apple swapping scheme for the 2023 harvest, inviting local people to add their excess apples to this years’ pressing in exchange for award-winning apple juice or cider.

Bango Kitchen poised to bring a series of ‘Awesome Autumn’ events

In the picturesque town of Penryn, Cornwall, alongside the tranquil Penryn river, lies Bango Kitchen, a pan-Asian canteen and event space.

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