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Botanical mixologists launch tea range that turns flavour up to 100

Bath-based Flavour Head has burst onto the scene with five new hand blended botanical teas, all created in pursuit of a better blend that will raise the bar of the nation’s favourite drink.

Improving with age – Colwith Farm Distillery ventures into aged spirits category

A leading UK single estate distillery, based in Cornwall, introduces a new limited edition aged vodka and gin to their award-winning collection of Aval Dor premium spirits.

The South West’s original fine-dining guide releases 30th anniversary edition

For 30 years, the Trencherman’s Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay.

Relax on International Coffee Day with premium coffees from Cheerful Buddha

Devon based brand, Cheerful Buddha specialises in healthy foods and drinks that deliver the benefits of functional ingredients with no compromise on taste – so you can indulge your senses while also nourishing your health.

Sharp’s Brewery releases mango-infused Coaster Alphonso limited edition brew for Cask Ale Week 2022

To celebrate the upcoming Cask Ale Week, which runs from 22nd September to 2nd October 2022, an innovative team from Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery have created Coaster Alfonso.

Wickhams shortlisted for three Decanter Retailer Awards

Less than two years since it’s launch, Devon-based independent online wine and spirit merchant, Wickhams has been included in the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 shortlist in not one but three categories;

Burts doubles RNLI donation due to success of limited-edition pack

Award-winning Devonshire based snack maker, Burts, has announced it will be doubling its initial donation to charity partner the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), after the success of sales from its limited-edition Prawn Cocktail flavour.

Introducing Cove Passion Liqueur

Building on the success of award-winning Cove Vodka, Cove Damson Liqueur and Cove Coffee Liqueur, Devon Cove is delighted to introduce Cove Passion Liqueur

Opposites attract with ‘tandem’ brew from Sharp’s and Bluntrock

Two Cornish brewing opposites, Sharp’s Brewery and Bluntrock, have united in a Rock-solid collaboration and a new limited edition, available in both can and keg, is the result.

Cornish holiday home company pledges support to mental health charity

Cornish Gems has chosen YoungMinds as their ‘Gems Charity of the Year’ for 2022, supporting the charity’s essential work to support the mental health of children, young people, and their parents.

Food and drink development centre in Weston-super-Mare is a hit with local businesses

If you’re looking to develop your food or drink business, the five kitchens on site that are available for short time hire provide the perfect location.

Salcombe Brewery Co. partners with Too Good To Go and donates funds to The Seahorse Trust

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to reveal that it has partnered with Too Good to Go to help reduce its waste, and has just donated over £1000 to The Seahorse Trust.

Sharp’s Brewery becomes a Change-Maker

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery is very proud to announce that it has become a Clean Cornwall Change-Maker.

First Sustainability Festival hosted by Salcombe Distilling Co. a huge success

With ocean conservation and sustainability paramount to Salcombe Distilling Co. the event brought ocean lovers together with a day of sustainable food, drink and shopping from local brands.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns rolls out ‘Too Good To Go’ to combat food waste

Following a successful trial, Butcombe Pubs & Inns has rolled out using the surplus food app Too Good To Go across its entire estate of pubs, in an attempt to reduce its food waste.

New support for food and drink businesses across North Somerset

A new funded support programme is now open for food and drink businesses based in North Somerset to help them develop their ideas and grow their business.

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