Six weeks ago, DEFRA approached Westaway Sausages MD Charles Baughan to gain a typical SME perspective on how UK exports had been impacted by trading requirements and processes since EU exit, and how it has affected their ambition to export to the EU.
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Relationships are key to overcoming hospitality sector challenges
Collaboration, connection and community are the key components for an optimistic and forward-thinking future in foodservice and hospitality.
Read moreChance to run one of Cornwall’s most beloved countryside pubs with acres of land and glamping pods
St Austell Brewery is looking for a new publican to take on one of Cornwall’s most cherished pubs which boasts seven acres of land and glamping pods.
Read moreButcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year
Butcombe Group delivers record results and strong start to new financial year as Growth and Premium Strategy drives Market Outperformance.
Read moreTourism’s importance to social cohesion and wellbeing highlighted in new research from VisitEngland
New research published by VisitEngland demonstrates the positive cultural and social impacts that tourism has on local communities across the UK.
Read moreDevon 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.
Read moreCelebrate your kitchen porter heroes!
It’s once again time to find the country’s best kitchen porter, as Winterhalter launches the eleventh edition of the Kitchen Porter of the Year competition.
Read moreSherborne’s Solkiki claims top honours at British Chocolate Awards
Solkiki Chocolatemaker of Sherborne raise the bar with 11 new awards for 6 new bars at the British arm of the International Chocolate Awards
Read moreSpeculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West
There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.
Read more‘Gather’ Summit to take place for the South West’s food and drink community at the University of Exeter
A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter.
Read moreRAVE launches Strong AF Coffee Pods
Cirencester-based roastery, RAVE Coffee has expanded its range of home compostable and biodegradable Coffee Pods, with the launch of a new pod that packs plenty of punch.
Read moreFareShare South West Spring Summit appeals for new warehouse as charity’s operations outgrow current home
FareShare South West recently gathered over 120 of Devon and Cornwall’s political leaders, business innovators, food suppliers, charities and educators for its Spring Summit.
Read moreReal Vanilla: Nature’s Unsung Hero – The Rather Large Story of LittlePod
“Who would have thought vanilla could be so riveting?” – Dame Prue Leith
Read moreSouth West celebrates royal recognition: Tourism and food & drink businesses among King’s Award winners
The South West region is celebrating a significant achievement in the latest round of The King’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business accolades.
Read moreSip into Summer with Luscombe’s new Mango & Peach Crush
Bright, juicy and refreshing, get ready for the taste of summer with Luscombe’s new Mango & Peach Crush.
Read moreFood WorksSW: Five years fuelling South West flavours
Monday saw a delightful celebration as I joined Food WorksSW in marking their 5th birthday.
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