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She Brews Beer: Bristol beer and pub industry women brew beer celebrating women’s beer drinking night

Good Chemistry Brewing welcomed more than 40 local beer industry women to take part in an open brew-day at its brewery in East Bristol.

River Cottage launches organic ketchup range in partnership with 9 Meals From Anarchy

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage is launching a new collection of five ketchups.

Out Of The Shadows – The Burnt Chef Project announces inaugural gala dinner

The Burnt Chef Project has announced its first gala dinner, Out Of The Shadows, which will take place on the 17th November 2022 at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.

Salcombe Distilling Co. hosts gin refill day at Darts Farm

Salcombe Distilling Co. is delighted to host a pop-up gin refilling day at family run Darts Farm, just outside of Exeter, on Saturday 8th October 2022.

Powderkeg adopt bio-plastic labels

As part of their drive to become a more sustainable business, Powderkeg have switched all of their can labels to Forest Film.

2022 is a bumper year for apples, but what to do with the glut?

In an autumn dominated by worries of shortages, cutbacks, and the prospect of a return to austerity, there is one good news story abundantly ripe for the picking.

Introducing ‘Work Club’ at the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Although working from home may seem idyllic to most people, it can be lonely and tedious at times with many distractions.

Butcombe launches Tall Tales Pale Ale – a beer to get your teeth into

Butcombe Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) has launched its latest snappy offering – a Pale Ale with real bite…introducing Tall Tales Pale Ale.

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

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