South West News

Sandford Orchards’ Devon Red Cider wins more awards

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards is celebrating two more awards for its hugely popular session cider, Devon Red.

Spreading tasty Christmas cheer while supporting the local community

As plans start to ramp up for the festive season, thoughts quickly turn to presents.

Report celebrates upgrades to apprenticeships launching careers in catering and hospitality

A wide-ranging report into the future of skills training for the catering and hospitality industry has been unveiled today.

Voyager Coffee raises £1700 for Project Waterfall during UK Coffee Week

Devon-based roastery, Voyager Coffee, has successfully raised £1700 for Project Waterfall,

Bays Brewery triumph at Food Drink Devon Awards 2024

Torbay-based Bays Brewery is raising a toast to the news that it has won six accolades across three categories at this month’s prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards 2024.

Sustainable chef appointed at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park’s new restaurant, ISCA

Andy Short has been appointed as head chef at ISCA, the restaurant at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Hoteliers raise more than £10,000 after a Walk for Wellbeing

Never mind 10,000 steps a day, a team of hoteliers made more than £10,000 in a day by stepping out on a fund-raising walk for the Hospitality Action charity.

Double Gold for the Bucket & Spade Café

It was a night of celebrations for the Bucket & Spade Café at the Food Drink Devon Awards recently.

South West 660 and St Austell Brewery continue partnership

South West 660, the iconic road trip that showcases the beautiful coastline of south west England and its many hidden gems, has extended its successful partnership with St Austell Brewery for a third consecutive year.

Black Bee Honey partners with Michelin star restaurant Osip and chef Merlin Labron-Johnson

B Corp certified Black Bee Honey has partnered with Michelin and Green star restaurant Osip to set up beehives at the restaurant’s new farm location in Bruton.

B Corp Origin Coffee announces roastery expansion in Porthleven

Leading B Corp speciality coffee roasters, Origin Coffee, announces the expansion of its Cornwall roastery.

Shop Cotswolds teams up with Poco Culina for food and drink networking event

On 16th October 2024, Poco Culina hosted the Shop Cotswolds networking event for food and drink producers in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean region.

Rockwater’s new Sandbanks venue to open spring 2025

Rockwater, leading hospitality and lifestyle group, has confirmed that its third venue will open in Sandbanks, Poole, next spring, creating more than 150 jobs.

Don’t miss out – limited tables remaining for the Taste of the West Awards!

We’re down to the last few tables for the biggest Taste of the West Awards celebration yet, held at Westpoint Exeter on 12th November!

Colwith Farm Distillery unveils Cornwall’s first authentic blackcurrant liqueur

This autumn, Colwith Farm Distillery proudly introduces the Aval Dor Cornish Blackcurrant Vodka Liqueur, an exceptional creation that marks a first for both the distillery and Cornwall.

6 O’clock Gin Glassboat celebrates its first birthday !

6 O’clock Gin Glassboat marked their first anniversary of its establishment with a special ‘open to everyone’ onboard party.

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