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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 WorksSW welcomes Majic Protein to its business units

Food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW has announced Majic Protein as a new occupant of one of its on-site food-grade business units.

Five-Star fixer: Fred Sirieix’s call to South West hospitality.

Fred Sirieix is launching a brand-new four-part Channel 4 mission, Fred’s Hotel Fixers, and he’s asking any struggling hospitality businesses in the South West to step forward.

Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West

The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.

Bath born and bred, The Cub Taproom comes to Shires Yard

On Friday 24 October, Bath’s freshest Taproom will be opened by Electric Bear Brewing Co. in Shires Yard.

The Food WorksSW strengthens its services for food and drink businesses

The Food WorksSW, continues to strengthen its support for food and drink businesses with the announcement of a new partnership with One Scientific Labs and a new in-house SALSA Auditor.

Source Roadshow serves up Somerset’s finest food & drink in 2026

The South West’s biggest food, drink and hospitality trade show is coming to the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February 2026, and some of Somerset’s most iconic producers are already confirmed.

Butcombe’s George Inn wins AA Inn of the Year

The George Inn, Norton St Philip in Somerset – a Butcombe Boutique Inn – was named ‘AA Inn of the Year’ at the AA’s flagship Hospitality Awards 2025.

Visit West announce new ownership and new Chair

Visit West, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Billingham, CEO of YTL Arena Bristol, as its new Chair.

Canned Wine Group launches Ocado partnership to support The Drinks Trust

Canned Wine Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Ocado in support of The Drinks Trust.

Root to open third site in Bath this Autumn

Modern vegetable-led restaurant Root, by Josh & Holly Eggleton’s The Pony Restaurant Group and co-patrons Rob Howell and Meg Oakley-Howell, is set to expand with the opening of Root in Bath next month.

The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil wins Gold at Taste of the West 2025

The Apple Tree Restaurant, located at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, is celebrating a Gold accolade at this year’s Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards.

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.

Five reasons to enter the Taste of the West Awards

The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over 30 years. There’s still time to enter for 2025 – don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it.

Enjoy a special experience at THE PIG this September

Meander through the rolling Mendip Hills to THE PIG near Bath for a day of digging deep into the veg beds in one of THE PIGs largest Kitchen Gardens and support the National Garden Scheme too.

Earliest ever Thatchers harvest thanks to long hot summer

Somerset cider makers, Thatchers, has kicked off its earliest harvest in history — a full 10 days ahead of schedule — thanks to this year’s long, hot, summer.

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