South West Initiatives

Hospitality marketing specialists Clockwork Marketing launch innovative website accessibility feature

Clockwork Marketing, has unveiled a new website feature that enables hotels, resorts and holiday properties to communicate their accessibility information clearly and confidently online.

Sheppy’s Cider Farm honours the apple tradition of Somerset

Around 200 growers, cider makers, and guests gathered at Sheppy’s Cider this week for the National Association of Cider Makers’ (NACM) Orchard Walk.

The Gorgeous Food Company hosts Inside the Factory 2

Following the success of their “Inside the Meadery” event in January, Gloucestershire based speciality & fine food distributor The Gorgeous Food Company are holding another similar event “Inside the Factory 2” on July 8th 2025.

Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s inaugural Gather Summit is a huge success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit.

A new future dawns for Taste of the West

The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.

Raise a glass for Bowgie Inn’s Ale & Cider Festival 2025!

Bowgie Inn’s beloved Ale & Cider Festival is back for the August Bank Holiday weekend – and this year, it’s bigger, bolder and more spectacular than ever.

Chance to become a chef in some of the most stunning pub locations in the South West

St Austell Brewery is offering a unique opportunity to kickstart a culinary career with a range of exciting chef apprenticeships available across some of the South West’s most iconic and scenic pubs – from Penzance to Bath.

Sweet summer adventures: Chocolate experiences for all ages from Hollychocs

This summer, award-winning Wiltshire-based chocolatier Hollychocs has launched a brand-new range of chocolate experiences, with something for every chocolate lover.

Taste of the West future potentially secured by consortium of experienced business owners

A deal has been agreed in principle with the administrators of Taste of the West to acquire its intellectual property and brand, but not the existing company, which is no longer trading.

High-profile speakers on sustainability, provenance and quality to headline new South West food and drink summit, ‘Gather’

Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.

A taste of Real Vanilla: Janet Sawyer’s new book launches in Devon

Janet Sawyer MBE BEM, the Managing Director and founder of LittlePod, is preparing to showcase her latest book at a vanilla-themed dinner and UK launch event at Darts Farm in Devon this summer.

Devon Red Cider stars in Sandford Orchards’ first outdoor campaign

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just unveiled its first ever ATL, multimedia campaign which incorporates outdoor, digital and in store activity across the country and represents a significant investment as part of their commitment to grow the brand.