Distilling their multi-award-winning Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light on the waterfront of Salcombe, Salcombe Distilling Co. has reported 10% year-on-year growth.
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Warrens Bakery expands forecourt rollout with sixth SGN Retail site
Warrens Bakery continues its petrol forecourt expansion with the opening of a new store in SGN Retail’s BP Nisa petrol station in Frenchay Road, Frenchay, Bristol, its 47th UK bakery store.
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Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW hosts inspiring Discovery Day
The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food WorksSW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.
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Still In Cask blockchain whisky investment platform sees 30% year-on-year growth
Still In Cask, a blockchain-powered platform created by Liam Hirt has reported a 30% increase in users year on year, highlighting growing interest in fractional whisky ownership, by the bottle and not by the cask.
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St Austell Brewery scoops four medals at International Brewing Awards
St Austell Brewery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning four medals at the 2026 International Brewing Awards – one of the world’s oldest and most respected beer competitions.
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From a garden shed to a supermarket shelf near you!
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Simon and Helena Hills have taken TrueStart Coffee from their garden shed to a supermarket shelf near you.
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Daish’s Holidays announces two key head office promotions
Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has announced two significant promotions within its Bournemouth head office team, recognising the talent and dedication of long-serving team members.
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Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine in glittering gala
Bristol’s hospitality heroes were honoured in a glittering gala to celebrate those whose professionalism and hard work has brought such benefit to the city.
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St Austell Brewery hits 100% food waste diversion in pubs
To coincide with Food Waste Action Week, St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.
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The Pony Chew Valley to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2026 with archive menu, debut cookbook & limited-edition perry
The Pony Chew Valley, from siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton, will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. Plans include an archive takeover of their à la carte menu, the launch of their very first cookbook and a perry made in collaboration with neighbours, Wilding Cider.
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Cornish Bakery rises with significant new brand concept
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, is set to launch a significant brand extension in some of its upcoming new locations – RISE by Cornish Bakery.
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Bristol restaurateur, Dan O’Regan revealed as new food columnist for Country Living
Owner and founder of BANK Bristol and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been announced as the new food columnist in Country Living, with his first piece now published in the leading lifestyle magazine’s new-look April issue.
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Hall & Woodhouse announces date for Business Partnerships Open Day event
Hall & Woodhouse, the leading family brewer and pub company, is hosting a Business Partnerships Open Day on Tuesday 17th March at The Grasshopper in Poole, Dorset.
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Somerset Charcuterie unveils bold new packaging to reflect its craft-led quality
Over the past few months, Somerset Charcuterie has been working behind the scenes on an exciting new chapter for the brand, culminating in the launch of refreshed packaging across its entire product range.
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British & Irish Cheese Awards receives record entries from Ireland, 10 years after Brexit
The British & Irish Cheese Awards has received a record breaking number of Irish entries into this year’s competition, with 48 Irish cheeses set to be judged in a field of over 600 entries.
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New Plymouth campaign addresses routes to market after Plymouth auction closure
Led by the Plymouth Fishing & Seafood Association, ‘A Taste of the Salt’ aims to rebuild the fleet’s market visibility, improve local access to landings and strengthen its position within the UK supply chain.
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