Sustainability

Rodda’s invests £6m in UK cottage cheese production

Rodda’s, the Cornwall-based family dairy producer, is investing £6 million in a new, state-of-the-art cottage cheese facility at its Scorrier site.

Devon hospitality businesses invited to join new ‘Hospitality for Nature’ fundraising initiative

A new county-wide initiative is launching to help protect and restore Devon’s natural environment by inviting hospitality businesses to add an optional £1 donation to customer bills.

Nisbets launches money-saving initiatives

As part of its ongoing pledge to support the hospitality industry, Nisbets is rolling out new offers, advice and products to assist operators feeling the pinch.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

St Austell Brewery launches plantable beer mats to share sustainability story

St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.

Canned Wine Group asks: “Does it pay to be a first mover?” at this year’s London Wine Fair

Canned Wine Group is back for its fourth year exhibiting at the London Wine Fair 2026.

Flapjackery appoints Henry Franklin as managing director

Flapjackery has appointed Henry Franklin as its new managing director, as co-founder Carol Myott steps into the role of chair.

Over 50 Cornish hospitality businesses unite at Heligan for Earth Day sustainability event

More than 50 hospitality businesses from across Cornwall came together on Earth Day for Roots: Planet – the county’s first sector wide sustainability event designed specifically for the hospitality industry.

Navas Drinks launches mixer cans!

South-west mixer brand Navas Drinks have just dropped an exciting new range of 150ml can mixers to complement their portfolio.

RAVE Coffee collaborates with (Un)ordinary for first ever oat drink blend

Cirencester-based independent roastery, RAVE Coffee will release its first blend created specifically for oat drinks this month, in collaboration with (Un)ordinary from Winchester.

Cornish business launches national collaboration

In the two years since its launch, Liskeard-based No More Lids has made a significant mark on the hospitality industry. The company has just announced the next phase in its mission: a collaboration with industry giant Zeus Food.

New report says sleeping energy giant can transform food economy

A major new report launched today shows how the sleeping giant that is geothermal energy could revolutionise how food, drink and farming access a genuinely sustainable source of electrical generation and heat in Cornwall.

UK food champions inspired by first-ever Cornwall safari

Food and drink champions from across the UK travelled to the far South West for the first-ever Great Cornish Food Safari, showing how Cornwall has carved a reputation as the UK’s hottest food destination beyond London.

Gather, the South West food and drink summit, returns to Exeter

Gather is returning on Wednesday 10th June to The Forum at the University of Exeter bringing together the region’s producers, industry leaders and academics for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation.

Canned Wine Group scoops Sustainability Award win at Bath Life Awards

Canned Wine Group has been named winner of the Sustainability Award at the Bath Life Awards 2026, following tough category competition.

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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