The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.
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A cut above: Ramsbury launches Distillers Cut Vodka
Ramsbury Estate is launching Distillers Cut Vodka, a limited-edition release that offers a new expression of its award-winning Single Estate Vodka, with just 150 bottles available.
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New West Country Produces podcast launched
A new podcast celebrating the people, products and stories behind the South West’s food and drink sector has been launched by Devon-based media company Evo-media.
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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.
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Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026
The search has begun for the region’s best chefs. Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
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Simply Hospitality Podcast builds momentum with Season 3 following successful launch at The Source trade show
Simply Hospitality – The Podcast, began its third season with a live launch at The Source Show earlier this year.
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The perfect Spring day out – Cricklade Hotel & Spa Spring Fair
Cricklade Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce news of its upcoming Spring Fair on Saturday 25th April! Featuring over 20 fabulous stallholders, the Spring Fair will run from 10am until 4pm.
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South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026
From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.
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Dazel Ash named Supreme Champion at British & Irish Cheese Awards
Dazel Ash from Rosary Goats Cheese rose to the top in a field of over 600 entries, judged by 60 industry experts, to take the top prize at the 30th anniversary edition of these prestigious Awards.
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Cricklade Hotel & Spa’s Georgia McAdam announced as ‘Unsung Hero’ finalist in Hotel Magazine Awards 2026!
Cricklade Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce that its Sales, Meeting and Events Manager, Georgia McAdam, is a Finalist in the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ of the Hotel Magazine Awards 2026.
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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.
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Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel
Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”
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