South West Initiatives

Local business spicing up the coffers for a local charity!

Restaurant owner Shalim Abs will be honouring British Curry Day on Wednesday 1st December, by donating half of his day’s takings to the Weldmar Hospicecare charity.

Taste of the West’s Hospitality & Retail Awards 2022 now open for entries!

Taste of the West is thrilled to announce they have restructured their awards scheme, to allow entries from all South West hospitality & retail establishments throughout the year.

South West tourism business signs up to Glasgow declaration

Services for Tourism takes essential next step in signing Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

Award-winning Cornish pork producer expands to new site

Primrose Herd, a family business which has been supplying the finest Cornish pork for over two decades, has expanded to a new site in Newham on the outskirts of Truro.

Marking the future of Ghost Kitchens

The fifth in Rational’s popular online TrendTalk webinars on Ghost Kitchens will take place on 24 November at 3.00pm.

Lyme Bay Winery join as corporate supporter of Devon Wildlife Trust

Lyme Bay Winery will work together with Devon Wildlife Trust to help safeguard the wild beauty and natural environment of Devon by exploring collaborative initiatives over the coming months and years.

Aria Resorts carves up partnership with Cornish surfer

Aria Resorts, the UK’s fastest-growing resort company, has just announced a £1,000 sponsorship of professional local surfer and previous-employee of one of its Cornish resorts, Emily Currie.

Fingerprinting helps identify heritage apple varieties

Somerset cider maker Thatchers has been partnering with the University of Bristol in a ground-breaking project that is using DNA fingerprinting techniques to identify apple tree varieties.

Bidfresh launches ‘A Fresh Approach’ for chefs

Hospitality fresh food specialist Bidfresh is launching a high-profile support programme for chefs, designed to encourage businesses to use the very best fresh, seasonal and responsibly sourced produce.

The Bottle to host Brimoncourt Champagne supper

The Bottle wine bar and deli in Newquay, Cornwall, is hosting a four course feast in association with Brimoncourt Champagne to kick off the festive season.

Premium meat direct to the door from Farm Wilder’s wildlife friendly farms

Meat that’s full of exceptional flavour, taste and texture is the promise of Farm Wilder which has launched a new online business supporting farmers who want to protect Britain’s precious wildlife.

Devon’s finest honoured at sell-out Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (4th October) night’s 10th Food Drink Devon Awards.

Sharp’s Brewery Atlantic Team out in force at SAS Million Mile Beach Clean

Enthusiastic team members of Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery braved the gruelling elements last weekend to support the final mile of the biggest and most active beach clean campaign ever!

Collaboration between two microbreweries introduces new limited-edition beer

A new beer made with Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spread will be released next month as part of a collaboration between The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Cornwall, and Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. Hampshire.

Bath’s culinary stars come together for the Great Bath Feast’s festival weekend

The Great Bath Feast’s festival weekend takes place on 24th to 26th September, followed by fringe events throughout October

Sandford Orchards partners with Bristol University to preserve ancient apple varieties

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is proud to announce that it is working with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties.

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