South West News

St Austell Brewery celebrates International Women’s Day with special-edition brew

St Austell Brewery brought women together from across its business to create their own beer to mark International Women’s Day.

British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025 set to showcase the nations’ top cheesemakers

On Friday 21 March, around 600 cheeses from Britain and Ireland will be judged at the 29th edition of the prestigious British & Irish Cheese Awards, taking place at The Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Origin Coffee releases its first ever Sail Ship Coffee, aiming to reduce carbon emissions

As part of its commitment to Net Zero 2025 and the TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) Fresh Coffee Clean Oceans initiative, Cornish B Corp speciality coffee roaster Origin Coffee has launched its first-ever Sail Ship Coffee.

South West pub company ranks top in reputation awards

One of St Austell Brewery’s managed pubs has been ranked as the best in Europe for going above and beyond in delivering the best experience for its guests.

RAVE Coffee takes it to the next level with double layered Easter Egg

RAVE Coffee has announced plans for its now hotly anticipated coffee chocolate Easter Egg for 2025.

Wavi Coffee partners with The Natural Spa for sustainability

Wavi Coffee is taking its sustainability commitment to the next level by partnering with Woodbury based company, The Natural Spa to give new life to its spent Origin Coffee grounds.

New trade show brings food & drink businesses together in Somerset

Hale Events, the team behind The Source trade show, and Expowest Cornwall, is launching a brand-new event in 2026. The Source Roadshow will debut at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

Cornish Bakery continues to reach yet more highs as it expands into 2025

Following a year of record-breaking results in 2024, fast-growing independent Cornish Bakery has announced more successes as it strides into 2025.

St Austell Brewery launches limited-edition cask beers for 2025 with a special cinema theme

The exclusive beers form part of St Austell Brewery’s Cask Club series, which sees its brewers experiment by bringing unique brews to life in its Small Batch Brewery.

The sustainable choice: Westaways’ pork burgers

Westaways are committed to sustainability, and their new cook-from-frozen pork burgers are a testament to this dedication.

Butcombe Brewing Co has successfully launched its brand-new non-alcoholic beer across its estate of pubs and online

Tall Tales Pale Ale Zero is available in 330ml bottles at Butcombe Pubs and Inns’ managed pubs and will be pouring at the pumps late Spring.

Wavi Coffee partners with The Landscape to bring specialty coffee to unforgettable away days

Wavi Coffee, the iconic Southwest based Land Rover coffee bar, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Landscape, enhancing beautiful ‘Away Days’ experiences with exceptional specialty coffee.

Bolle Drinks joins South West wholesaler Vino Zero’s portfolio

Bolle Drinks is excited to announce its new partnership with Southwest wholesaler Vino Zero, marking a significant milestone in their regional expansion efforts.

Willow & Finch launch brand-new traybakes for retail

Willow & Finch has taken their most popular and award-winning recipes and transformed them into a range of delicious, retail-ready products that are sure to fly off the shelves.

Closed holiday park is put up for sale

Watermouth Lodges in North Devon seeks new owners as holiday park hits the market.

The Southwest Food Group expands in 2025 with a growing food-to-go portfolio

The Southwest Food Group is continuing its rapid expansion in 2025, strengthening its position as a leading provider of high-quality food-to-go solutions.

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