South West News

New Wiltshire brewery from Chickpea and Immersive Groups to “make beer for all palates”

Chickpea Group co-founder Ethan Davids and The Immersive Group co-owner Dave Hancock are teaming up with brewers Lyall Dew and Joe Robinson to found Rude Giant Brew Co.

Parkdean Resorts launches trial to cut CO2 emissions by 25%

The UK’s largest holiday park operator, Parkdean Resorts, has started trialling initiatives across its parks to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions.

Food and drink innovation centre announces competition winner

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW has announced Well Fruited as the winner of its exciting and unique competition that ran between 11th March and 1st April 2023.

RAVE Coffee set to open new roastery, café and shop

Cirencester-based RAVE Coffee has announced its upcoming move to a new premises, following a £1,000,000 renovation project.

Devon Rum Co. launches new Black Spiced Rum

Established in 2020, Devon Rum Co. exists to share the joy of artisan rum with the world!

Create bespoke spirits for your wedding with Salcombe Distilling Co.

What better way to celebrate your nuptials than with your very own bespoke spirits, created by you and the one you love ready for your wedding day.

New plastic-free local market launching in Falmouth this spring

Plans have been revealed for a new regular local producer’s market in Falmouth, which will take place on Discovery Quay on Fridays starting from 19th May.

Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award are now open for entries

Entries are open to all Devon-based food and drink businesses for Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award and Training School Award.

Godminster Cheddar reimagined to celebrate the spirit of Somerset

Introducing mythical creatures from the rolling hills of Somerset including the Bruton Beauty and Howling Hound, organic cheddar producer Godminster has revealed its new-look waxed cheeses.

Bath-based Canned Wine Co. acquires Copper Crew

Leading premium wine-in-can brand, Bath-based Canned Wine Co., has acquired competing brand The Copper Crew this April.

South West Tourism Awards open for entry

The 2023/24 Tourism Awards are now open and tourism and hospitality businesses from the South West are invited to enter.

Nisbets LIVE 2023 comes to Bristol again on 26th & 27th April

Nisbets, the leading international provider of specialist foodservice equipment and consumables, will host its two-day, annual catering equipment exhibition on the 26th and 27th April, at its National Catering Equipment Centre in Bristol.

St Austell enters joint venture with ETM Group directors to debut new sports bar in Bath

The South West based brewer and pub operator St Austell has entered into a joint venture with the directors of ETM Group, who operate bars, pubs and restaurants in central London.

Bristol department store with a difference puts call out for local food producers

A huge new arts and sustainability hub set to open in the old Marks & Spencer building in Bristol centre is appealing for local, sustainable food producers to get involved.

Catering for Bristol’s food and drink buyers

On Tuesday 27th June, the Source Roadshow will be taking place at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, for one day only, be bringing the best of the South West to Bristol’s food and drink buyers.

VisitEngland announces 15 Local Visitor Economy Partnerships

VisitEngland has announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP) pilot LVEPs announced earlier this year.

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