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Butcombe’s Ashton Press now one of the UK’s top 10 selling ciders

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Ashton Press Cider is officially one of the most popular ciders in the country, having broken into the UK’s Top 10 on-trade cider manufacturers according to a report published by CGA.

Wickhams’ English Wine Extravaganza to Showcase the Best of English Wine

Building on the success of last year’s event, Wickhams is delighted to be presenting its English Wine Extravaganza, an exciting occasion showcasing the very best of English wine.

The Black Farmer creates Caribbean inspired sausage for Windrush Day

The Black Farmer is a brand of food products created by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, a British Jamaican who came to the UK as a child in the 1950s.

Loungers launch second Brightside roadside restaurant site in Cornwall

Café bar company Loungers has opened its second Brightside roadside restaurant site near Saltash in Cornwall.

Great British Cheddar Challenge announced, as cheesemonger battles for taste, tradition and terroir

Set to be the biggest cheddar event the world has ever seen, the first edition of the Great British Cheddar Challenge will take place on Saturday 16 September, with tasting boxes now available to reserve.

Thatchers unveils its biggest events calendar to date

Thatchers Cider is embarking on its biggest calendar of events and festivals to date, as part of a marketing campaign that will see the Somerset cider maker introduce new consumers to its brands through sampling, activation and above-the-line activities.

A Celebration of Seafood: England’s Seafood FEAST 2023

England’s Seafood FEAST is set to return to the English Riviera in beautiful south Devon this autumn, from 29 September to 15 October.

Taste of the West, Trowers & Hamlins and Bishop Fleming announce new strategic partnership

Taste of the West, the largest independent regional food group in the UK has entered into an 18-month partnership with leading South West law firm Trowers & Hamlins and leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming to help raise the profile of the thriving South West food and drink sector.

Experienced industry professional joins specialist Wiltshire-based agency to support continued growth

Following a period of consistent growth, Eat PR & Marketing, a specialist hospitality, retail and foodservice agency, based in Wiltshire, has appointed experienced communications professional, Jonathan Patterson, to its team.

Lyme Bay Winery offer the chance to win luxurious wine experience in celebration of English Wine Week

Lyme Bay Winery has launched an exciting competition for wine enthusiasts across the country to celebrate English Wine Week.

Cornish Bakery is the top-rated bakery in the UK in the ‘Best companies to work for’ survey 2023

Independent chain Cornish Bakery, already one of the UK’s fastest-growing bakery companies, has achieved an OUTSTANDING grading in its first-ever entry to the Best Companies to Work For list.

St. Ewe cracks a hat-trick at Taste of The West Awards

St. Ewe Free Range Eggs from Grampound Road, Truro have struck gold with three of their brands scooping awards at this year’s Taste of The West awards, the largest independent regional food group in the UK.

National KP Day 2023: celebrate your staff for charity

KP day 2023 aims to celebrate kitchen porters and raise money for a great cause.

Rich’s Cider launches new Low Alcohol cider for the summer!

Established family Somerset Cider maker, Rich’s Cider is to launch a new low alcohol cider in time for the summer season.

Loungers to open Tesoro Lounge in Thornbury

Loungers plc, the West Country-based café/bar group, is opening Tesoro Lounge in Thornbury on Thursday 1st June 2023.

Celebrate World Rum Day with Chef Collin Brown and Beckford’s Maroon Overproof Rum on Channel 4

World Rum Day is coming up on Saturday 8th July 2023 and there is no better way to celebrate than with Beckfords Rum, one of the fastest growing rum brands in the UK.

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