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St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust donates vital equipment to Cornwall search and rescue volunteers

The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust has donated six specialist jackets to West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team (WCSAR).

Roastery launches El Carmen No. 50 Coffee Liqueur

RAVE Coffee has announced the release of its first ever liqueur, a rum-based drink made using coffee beans from the El Carmen growing region in Colombia.

Award-winning excellence: Shaldon’s Bucket & Spade Café scoops gold and silver at Food Drink Devon Awards

The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is officially among the South West’s elite, celebrating a double win at the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards.

The Food WorksSW welcomes Majic Protein to its business units

Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW has announced Majic Protein as a new occupant of one of its on-site food-grade business units.

SeaSpace turns one! Join the coastal birthday bash this November

Cornwall’s first aparthotel by the sea, SeaSpace, is turning one this November — and everyone’s invited to celebrate in true coastal style!

The Cornwall Hotel Collection raises £4,000 for Bliss after completing the Charity Coastal Convoy

Staff from The Greenbank, The Alverton, and The Falmouth have successfully completed their Charity Coastal Convoy, raising £4,000 for Bliss.

Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West

The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.

Taste of the West Awards evening returns – 3rd February at The Source trade show

Taste of the West is proud to announce that an awards evening will take place on 3rd February 2026 alongside the Source trade show at Westpoint, Exeter.

Winter Feast & Ferment at Chapel House

Chapel House in Penzance is delighted to announce a delicious and inspiring Sunday afternoon ‘Winter Feast & Ferment’, a festive workshop and dining experience.

Countdown to coffee: RAVE’s coffee-chocolate Advent calendar is back!

Loaded with 24 days of coffee-infused chocolate joy, the RAVE Coffee Advent Calendar is back and better than ever for 2025.

The South West’s hottest dining ticket: Chef of the Year awards dinner returns this October

Food lovers are invited to experience one of the most exciting dining events in the region, as the South West Chef of the Year Awards Dinner returns to Exeter this October.

Chef Adam Handling MBE’s AHC Food Festival – a resounding success, attended by thousands

Chef Adam Handling MBE’s first-ever AHC Food Festival was a huge success, he says: “We smashed it!”

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps unveil Ancestry – a speciality dark heritage beer

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps are proud to announce the launch of Ancestry, a brand-new cask ale.

Course change at BANK Bristol, as restaurant reveals new menu

BANK Bristol has revealed a new-look menu, marking the most significant step change at the site since executive chef and co-owner, Jack Briggs-Horan first introduced his fire-cooking concept in 2023.

The Food WorksSW strengthens its services for food and drink businesses

The Food WorksSW, continues to strengthen its support for food and drink businesses with the announcement of a new partnership with One Scientific Labs and a new in-house SALSA Auditor.

Firebrand Brewing Co. collaborates with Blue Balls Cornwall to create new non-alcoholic Hazy IPA for Sober October

Launceston’s Firebrand Brewing Co. is delighted to unveil Blue Balls, their new non-alcoholic hazy IPA created in collaboration with Blue Balls Cornwall, the men’s cold water swimming group.

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