Sustainability

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.

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall joins St Austell Brewery for St Piran’s Day celebration of Cornish food and drink

St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to its head office on 5th March as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.

Canned Wine Group appoints Ben Franks as CEO

Canned Wine Group is delighted to announce that it has appointed co-founder Ben Franks as CEO, as the business takes a new strategic direction with a broadening portfolio and a focus on accelerating its UK growth.

voco Zeal awarded BREEAM Outstanding in first for Western Europe

The award-winning hotel, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, has been awarded the BREEAM Outstanding rating.

Westaway Sausages unveils upgraded 900g packaging format

Westaway Sausages is proud to announce the relaunch of its 900g pack format.

Salcombe Gin’s business Journey Continues with GWR partnership

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.

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.

RAVE Coffee rolls out more beans without the buzz, as demand for Decaf grows

RAVE Coffee has expanded its range of decaf options for 2026, following a huge surge in popularity for this more gentle cup of joe.

New importer brings cashews directly to Britain, without a 20,000 mile detour

A new Bristol-based importer has opened for business this month, working with West African growers to bring their cashews directly to the UK.

Origin Coffee secures major double win at global coffee awards

Specialty coffee roaster Origin Coffee has achieved two significant industry accolades, recognised as the Most Sustainable Brand at the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards and crowned UK National Winner at the Perfect Daily Grind Global Coffee Awards.