Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.
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Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.
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Marco Pierre White to headline Four Seasons Fruiterers stand at the new Source Roadshow
The new Source Roadshow is set to make a powerful impression, and one of its standout attractions promises to be Four Seasons Fruiterers – not least because they will be joined by one of the most influential chefs of our time, Marco Pierre White.
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Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration
Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.
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Cornwall Pasta Co unveils world-first Fermented Black Garlic Pasta
Cornwall Pasta Co has done it again. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of British artisan pasta, Nick and the team are launching another global first: Fermented Black Garlic Pasta.
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Cornish Bakery reveals six new locations
Cornish Bakery, the independent, founder-driven company first started in Mevagissey, Cornwall, has confirmed the locations where it will open six new bakeries by May 2026.
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Cornish Bakery founder reports a 32% profit surge in latest accounts posting
Cornish Bakery Founder and CEO Steve Grocutt remains positive as the fast-growth company reports another record year in accounts ending May 2025, posted to Companies House.
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RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026
Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.
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Hall & Woodhouse creates new opportunities for hospitality entrepreneurs
Hall & Woodhouse invested more than £2.5 million into its Business Partner (tenanted) pubs in 2025, including a quarter of a million pounds on a major renovation of the historic Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey, Devon.
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Wight Whisky celebrates triple win at the World Whiskies Awards 2026
Wight Whisky are proud to announce a triumphant showing at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, securing three major accolades and cementing its place among the world’s leading whisky producers.
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St Austell Brewery names Children’s Hospice South West as its charity partner
St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.
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Lyme Bay expands mead portfolio with the launch of two new sparkling meads
The UK’s largest producer of mead, Lyme Bay, continues to lead the revival of the mead category with the launch of two new low-alcohol sparkling meads.
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The George at Kempsford earns place on National Top 50 Gastropub list for 2026
The George at Kempsford, Gloucestershire has been named in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards for 2026, marking a significant national accolade for the Cotswold pub.
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Lyme Bay Winery launches 2024 Pinot Noir, following award-winning success of its 2021 vintage
Lyme Bay Winery has released its new 2024 Pinot Noir, a highly anticipated follow-up to its 2021 vintage, which was awarded Best Pinot Noir at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC).
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The Food WorksSW to host new funded events for food and drink businesses
One-of-a-kind food and drink innovation centre, The Food WorksSW in Weston-super-Mare is set to host a programme of events open to all UK food and drink businesses.
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Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel
Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”
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