South West Initiatives

Whitbread ramps up the amps with first all-electric Premier Inn

Whitbread, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of the Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotel brands, has started construction of the first ‘all-electric’ Premier Inn hotel, in Swindon town centre.

China Fleet Country Club Invests over £100,000 into Green Energy

China Fleet in Saltash, Cornwall, has invested over £100,000 installing state of the art solar energy technology – helping the Club not only reduce its energy costs, but also to become Carbon Neutral within 10 years.

Leading culinary competition returns!

A fantastic opportunity awaits the talented chefs and home cooks of the South West with the much-anticipated return of South West Chef of the Year.

Top skills displayed in Exmoor Young Chef final

From succulent Exmoor beef to home-grown loganberries, some of the area’s finest produce was showcased in the final of the Exmoor Young Chef competition, which took place on Saturday 2nd July at West Somerset College.

Masons Arms, St Austell Brewery’s South Devon gem, unveils sleek new renovation

St Austell Brewery’s 26 pubs with rooms ooze character, authenticity and charm – characteristics that have always been synonymous with the southwest.

Great Cornish Food Store pioneers team empowerment approach on its 6th birthday

Cornwall’s award-winning and trail-blazingly independent Great Cornish Food Store has announced another pioneering evolution as it celebrates six successful years in business.

Duchy Holidays campaign to help ditch plastic holiday waste

Cornish holiday company, Duchy Holidays, based in Perranporth are collaborating with local surf store, Piran Surf and surf brand Hot Surf 69, to help reduce plastic waste in the ocean.

Sharp’s Brewery invites you to make more of the moments that matter via Doom Bar campaign that celebrates being ‘In Your Element’

16 golden compasses for the ultimate adventures hidden within Doom Bar cans this summer.

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.

South West Initiatives

Footer