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Food & drink producers invited to free networking evening in Gloucester

Food and drink producers across the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean are being invited to a free networking event hosted by Shop Cotswolds, featuring insights from New Product Development specialist Zoe Plant of FoodworksSW.

Exeter College recognises hospitality apprentices and calls for businesses to invest in future talent

Hospitality and catering apprentices from Exeter College are being recognised for their achievements, alongside the employers whose commitment is helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals.

St Austell Brewery celebrates double success at British Training Awards

St Austell Brewery has been recognised with two accolades at the British Training Awards 2026 for its commitment to employee development and career progression.

Young students serve up success at showcase banquet in CRCC’s 80th anniversary year

Young people from Cornwall Rural Community Charity’s (CRCC) Learn Your Way and Work Your Way programmes took centre stage last week, preparing and hosting a banquet for more than 60 guests.

New national programme opens doors for South West food and drink producers

A new national initiative is aiming to break down barriers and open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro businesses — including those across the South West’s thriving food and drink sector.

Region’s next generation of star chefs graduate from Michael Caines Academy

The South West’s next wave of culinary talent is ready to make its mark in the hospitality industry, as 16 learners graduate from the Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College.

The Food WorksSW unveils new canning line to meet growing demand from drinks sector

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has launched a new canning line in response to growing demand from food and drink producers looking to scale up production and trial new canned products.

Turning up the heat: Easton Chilli’s new cookery school

Bristol-based artisan producer Easton Chilli has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its growth story with the launch of its dedicated Cookery School, bringing hands-on, chilli-focused classes to the heart of its Easton HQ.

Diary Date: Cornwall’s first sustainability event series for the hospitality sector

Roots: Planet is a brand‑new sustainability event designed for hospitality businesses of every size in Cornwall – from start‑ups and independents to large hotels and visitor attractions.

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW hosts inspiring Discovery Day

The South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, The Food Works^SW welcomed UK-based businesses on Thursday 5th March for its latest Discovery Day, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore its specialist facilities.

Industry first as food tech firm, Leafe, unveils offer for unlimited food hygiene training certificates

Hospitality operations app, Leafe, has launched an industry-first offer giving customers access to unlimited CPD-accredited food hygiene training and certifications.

Cornwall Hospitality Collective sparks sector collaboration amid tourism uncertainty

Over 80 hospitality businesses gathered at the Cornwall Visitor Economy Forum to explore new strategies for attracting visitors and building resilience across the sector.

People, Planet, Profit: Packaging and waste solutions

The Devon Food Partnership and Prosper Business Support are hosting an essential event for food and drink businesses looking to make their operations more sustainable.

Ready to scale? Join Taste of the West & Young Foodies for a FREE Growth Webinar

On Wednesday 19 November, Taste of the West and YF, the UK’s leading community for challenger food and drink brands, will host an unmissable one-hour lunch and learn webinar.

Shop Cotswolds networking event at FoodWorksSW

FoodWorksSW, in conjunction with Shop Cotswolds, is opening its doors for a free business networking event for food and drink producers on Thursday November 13th 2025.

The Food Works^SW announces October Open Day for food and drink businesses

Food and drink innovation centre The Food Works^SW, which was featured on BBC1’s The One Show earlier this year, will be hosting a free open day on Thursday 2nd October from 10am to 3pm.

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