South West News

Hall & Woodhouse publishes annual results

Family-owned brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, based in Dorset, has published its annual results, showing strong performance in a challenging environment.

Five reasons to enter the Taste of the West Awards

The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over 30 years. There’s still time to enter for 2025 – don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it.

History of iconic Grade II* pub the Royal Castle revealed during restoration project

Sitting proudly on the harbourfront since the 17th century, one of Dartmouth’s grandest buildings is undergoing its most ambitious renovation in over a century.

Taste East Devon Festival returns: A celebration of food, drink & local delights

Get ready to tuck into one of the region’s most exciting culinary celebrations as the Taste East Devon Festival returns for its fifth year from 13th to 21st September.

Enjoy a special experience at THE PIG this September

Meander through the rolling Mendip Hills to THE PIG near Bath for a day of digging deep into the veg beds in one of THE PIGs largest Kitchen Gardens and support the National Garden Scheme too.

Sandford Orchards wins listings with John Lewis

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has announced a brand new venture with John Lewis & Partners who have just made Sandford Orchards’ core session cider gift pack available to their customers in store and online.

Earliest ever Thatchers harvest thanks to long hot summer

Somerset cider makers, Thatchers, has kicked off its earliest harvest in history — a full 10 days ahead of schedule — thanks to this year’s long, hot, summer.

Barbers Bean to Bar’s new Cocoa Husk Latte wins prestigious Three-Star Great Taste Award

Barbers Bean to Bar is proud to announce that its new Cocoa Husk Latte has been awarded a coveted three-star rating at the Great Taste Awards.

Taste of the West reveals latest winners

Taste of the West has announced the results of Phase Three of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards.

Butcombe Group and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery team up this summer

Butcombe Group and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery and Farmer’s Dog pub have teamed up to offer customers a taste of each other’s beers this summer.

People Planet Profit – Mmmake your Mark

Join the Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon for a morning to celebrate the UK’s food and drink industry and get help to make your business thrive.

Mermaid’s landmark event

10 years of the Mermaid Spirits range was marked by a 10th anniversary thank you event at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina in Cowes on the Isle of Wight recently.

Taste of the West expands to support the Channel Islands

Taste of the West is proud to support, inspire and celebrate the South West’s incredible food and drink sector — and now they’re extending that support to include the Channel Islands.

Hoteliers back bigger Bristol arena bid

Bristol hoteliers have backed plans to increase the capacity of the YTL Arena which is currently under construction at the former Filton Airfield site.

Bar Buoy’s “lovely” moment: Devon brand takes This Morning by storm

Bar Buoy, the award-winning ready-made cocktail brand based on the Devon coast, was proudly featured on ITV’s This Morning.

Bread to beer! St Austell teams up with Toast Brewing

St Austell Brewery has partnered with London’s sustainable brewing powerhouse, Toast Brewing, to create a limited-edition beer made using surplus bread.

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