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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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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The English Spirit Distillery, Cornwall’s newest visitor attraction, opens in two weeks!
English Spirit are gearing up to open the doors of their new state-of-the-art distillery, on Friday 1st October.
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Calling all food & drink producers, suppliers and independent retailers!
Somerset West & Taunton, and Sedgemoor District Councils are mapping food and drink producers, suppliers and small retailers to help promote local products
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New pilot Dairy facility opens at The Food WorksSW innovation hub
This September, a new and fully-equipped pilot Dairy facility opens at The Food WorksSW, the region’s food innovation hub near J21 of the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Bristol.
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New nine day “Taste East Devon” food and drink festival
Award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants have joined forces to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across East Devon’s stunning coast and countryside.
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Weymouth beachside community join forces to bring an extra level of security to their premises
A number of Weymouth’s beachside businesses, led by The Boat Cafe, have joined forces with local security provider Real World Services, to bring an extra level of safety to their seafront premises.
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Sharp’s Brewery carves out another unique collaboration to help save lives on the coast
In a bid to raise awareness of the vital work carried out by volunteers across Cornwall to keep beaches safe and to save lives, Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery is donating £9000 to Surf Life Saving Cornwall.
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Celebrated chef Michael Caines takes plastic gift cards off the menu
One of Britain’s best-known chefs has added to his business sustainability efforts by introducing plastic-free gift cards across the Michael Caines Collection of restaurants.
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