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Rolling pins at the ready for the Trewly Big Bake competition

Hosted by Trewithen Dairy, the contest invites baking enthusiasts across the country to show off their skill and creativity in a retro inspired baking challenge.

Surfers Against Sewage receives generous donation from Cornish holiday home company

Leading holiday home company Cornish Gems presents environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) with a donation of £3326 – as they collaborate to help protect Cornwall’s natural environment.

Wise Bar Trader launches one-stop shop for alcohol-free drinks

Wise Bartender, the UK’s largest online retailer specialising in alcohol-free drinks, has extended its business to incorporate Wise Bar Trader, the UK’s only e-store offering advice, supply and support for trade customers.

Ground breaking stop and chat initiative helps vulnerable people in Devon

A new initiative adopted by a Devon food delivery is having a huge and positive impact on the communities it serves.

CLEAN agrees partnership with National Craft Butchers

CLEAN are delighted to announce that they have entered a preferred partnership with National Craft Butchers. Its members will receive preferential prices and discounts as well as benefiting from their expert laundry advice.

Oceans of Possibility: Devon Rum Co. announces new partnership with Till the Coast is Clear

This World Ocean Day, Devon Rum Co. is pleased to announce a new sustainability partnership with Till the Coast is Clear.

St Austell Brewery puts best foot forward to support South West Coast Path

St Austell Brewery has put its best foot forward to support the charity looking after one of the region’s most iconic environmental and tourism treasures, the South West Coast Path.

More food and drink business support now available through FoodWorksSW

A wide range of support, workshops and events are now available to South West food and drink businesses to develop their ideas and grow their business.

Flapjackery pledges to help plant trees for The Queen’s Jubilee

Flapjackery are celebrating HRH The Queens’ Platinum Jubilee by donating proceeds from the sale of its flapjacks to the Plant A Tree For the Jubilee appeal.

Thatchers Cider donates apple trees to community orchards

Community organisations across the West Country have been planting young apple trees this spring as part of Thatchers Community Orchard project 2022.

Sandridge Barton unveils new visitor centre and winery to tourism leaders and providers

Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.

Eden Project compostable coffee capsules win inaugural sustainability accolade at top licensing awards

The Eden Project’s range of compostable coffee capsules have won the first ever Sustainability Brand Licensed Range Award at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2022.

Burts launch new moreish Prawn Cocktail flavour in collaboration with the RNLI

Best loved Southwest brand Burts has launched a tasty new limited edition Prawn Cocktail flavour that will simply take you back to your favourite summer days at the beautiful British seaside

Local chefs bring The School of Food to City of Bristol College

Local chef Josh Eggleton and St Monica Trust’s Adrian Kirikmaa have partnered with City of Bristol College to address the challenges to the hospitality industry with their project The School of Food.

Bristol hospitality boss helps raise thousands for children’s hospice

A leading figure in Bristol’s hospitality industry has helped raise £12,000 for a children’s hospice – after confessing to being a workaholic.

Sharp’s Brewery pledges to save a pint for those who help save our oceans

In a unique coastal collaboration and in defence of the rising tide of plastic pollution, Cornwall based Sharp’s Brewery is about to launch a campaign with Surfers Against Sewage.

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