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Harry’s Cider crowned British Perry Champion 2026

Harry’s Cider is celebrating a landmark achievement after being crowned British Perry Champion 2026 at the Royal Bath & West British Cider Championships.

Butcombe Group announces leadership restructure across managed pubs and inns

Butcombe Group has announced strategic changes to its Pubs and Inns leadership structure, with Alice Bowyer appointed as Managing Director of its Managed House Division.

South West tourism businesses strike triple gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Tourism businesses from Devon, Cornwall and Exmoor brought home eight national awards, including three Golds, at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, at Aerospace Bristol on 3rd June.

Somerset-based Feltham’s Farm wins Best English Cheese at Artisan Cheese Awards

Certified organic cheesemaker, Feltham’s Farm was presented with both the Best English Cheese and Best Cow Cheese trophies at the 10th edition of the Artisan Cheese Awards, for its newest cheese, Lucky Marcel.

South West Tourism Awards surge as sector shows strength across all regions

Tourism businesses across the South West are stepping forward in record numbers this year, with all four regional awards programmes reporting strong growth in entries.

White Lake wins two major trophies at Artisan Cheese Awards

Somerset-based White Lake Cheese has come away from this year’s Artisan Cheese Awards as one of the competition’s biggest winners, taking two category winner trophies, three category runner-up prizes and 27 other awards.

Matthews Cotswold Flour hosts South West bakers networking event in Exeter

The team from Matthews Cotswold Flour was delighted to host a fantastic networking event for South West Bakers on Tuesday 19th May in the heart of Exeter.

Butcombe Group recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for second year running

Butcombe Group has been named again in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, marking a repeat recognition of its continued commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

Strong early momentum builds for Source Roadshow 2027

The Source Roadshow is already showing strong momentum for 2027, with a number of leading foodservice suppliers and Somerset-based businesses confirming their return to the one-day trade event at the Bath & West Showground.

Canned Wine Group brings its premium canned wines to Waitrose for ‘Perfect Moments’

Canned Wine Group is set to launch two new premium wines into over 250 Waitrose & Partners stores this May!

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.

Food and farming at the heart of the Royal Bath & West Show 2026

Food remains a key part of the Royal Bath & West Show’s offer this year, as the long-established agricultural event returns to Somerset from 28–30 May.

New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group

Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.

Canned Wine appoints industry veteran Mark Crowther to its board

Canned Wine Group is delighted to announce that it has named Mark Crowther as a Non-Executive Director and Investor, as the business continues to broaden its portfolio and extend its wealth of experience and knowledge.

Butcombe Brewing Co supports this Sunday’s Great Bristol Run

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Goram IPA Zero is proud to be the Official Non‑Alcoholic Beer Partner of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, taking place in the city this Sunday – 10th May 2026.

Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero strikes gold at World Alcohol Free Awards

Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Goram IPA Zero has once again been recognised on the global stage, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Alcohol Free Awards — one of the world’s leading competitions dedicated exclusively to alcohol free drinks.

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