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Free workplace emotional wellbeing training to hospitality businesses across Somerset

Somerset based wellbeing company New Leaf is working with Somerset Public Health to deliver free workplace emotional wellbeing training to hospitality businesses across Somerset.

Innovative Devonia plans to expand sustainable spring water business

A Devon spring water company which puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does is set to double its area of operations.

Launch of new UK road trip quickly attracts hospitality, tourism and travel businesses

A spectacular new driving route around the coastline of the southwest peninsular is attracting immediate support from tourism and hospitality businesses.

Plymouth based Burts Snacks celebrates selling 5.8 million RNLI charity packs in 2021

Plymouth based Burts Snacks, is celebrating selling 5.8 million Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity crisp packs during the second half of 2021.

Cornish Bakery starts 2022 on a high

Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has started 2022 with a set of staff and customer feedback figures that exceed all others in the UK.

Sandford Orchards has the perfect gift for your cider-lover!

This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetheart to a lovingly made cider gift from Sandford Orchards

Gifts for your Valentine from Salcombe Brewery Co.

Award-winning, SALSA accredited Salcombe Brewery Co. produces a range of premium cask ale and keg products at its innovative Estuary View brewery

How you can shop, cook and eat during Regenuary

Regenuary is a growing phenomenon that’s being embraced by those who want to lessen their impact on global warming and adopt more sustainable habits without giving up meat and dairy products.

Cider maker Thatchers is offering community groups the chance to plant their own apple trees

If you are a community group or charity looking to plant trees this spring, then Thatchers Cider may be able to help.

Sharp’s Brewery’s Doom Bar sponsors Cornwall Rugby League Football Club

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has announced that it will be the exclusive beer sponsor of the new Cornwall Rugby League Football Club, with its Doom Bar Extra Chilled.

Celebrate Veganuary with Sun Drop, Salcombe Brewery Co’s vegan and gluten free beer

Celebrate Veganuary with a thirst-quenching can of Sun Drop, Salcombe Brewery Co.’s vegan and gluten free pale ale.

New Clink Kitchens project helps prepare prisoners for a new life

Rational is partnering with The Clink Charity to help deliver training that will help prisoners to get jobs in the foodservice and catering industries once they are released.

Lovers of Indian food celebrate ‘British Curry Day’ and donate £1,500 to local hospice

On 1st December, curry fans from in and around Weymouth raised over £1,500 for Weldmar Hospicecare by booking a table at, or ordering takeaway from, Shalims Indian Restaurant.

Sea Arch launches new gift pack in time for Christmas, raising funds for The Seahorse Trust

Non-alcoholic spirit specialist Sea Arch Drinks from Devon has launched a new gift pack in time for Christmas that will help to raise money for The Seahorse Trust.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns partners with ‘Too Good To Go’ to combat food waste

The app gives users the opportunity to buy surplus and unsold food from cafes, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and producers to stop it from going to waste.

Christmas gifts for the conscious coffee lover

The UK’s ‘best organic coffee’, Owens Coffee, has launched a new coffee masterclass at The Roastery, its home in South Devon.

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