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🍺 A brew that’s full circle…St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with Fuller's to create Gold...
16/06/2026

🍺 A brew that’s full circle…

St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with Fuller's to create Golden Times – a limited-edition 4% pale ale celebrating shared heritage, lifelong friendships and a passion for exceptional cask beer.

More than just a seasonal release, this collaboration is deeply personal, marking Georgina’s journey from her early days at Fuller’s to leading brewing at St Austell today.
Expect floral aromas, bright citrus notes and a smooth, easy-drinking finish 🍻

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🍻 Big win for Bristol!The Whitmore Tap in Clifton, part of Butcombe Brewing Co. Pubs & Inns, is raising a glass after be...
16/06/2026

🍻 Big win for Bristol!

The Whitmore Tap in Clifton, part of Butcombe Brewing Co. Pubs & Inns, is raising a glass after being crowned Best Pub in Bristol at the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards 🏆

Recognised for excellence across every touchpoint – from standout design and service to food, drink and marketing – the team, led by GM Molly-May Stevenson, have been praised for consistently going the extra mile to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

👏 Huge congratulations to everyone involved!
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Big moves for Bath-based Canned Wine Co 🍷The B Corp has appointed Grant Allen as its first Head of Sales – bringing 20+ ...
16/06/2026

Big moves for Bath-based Canned Wine Co 🍷

The B Corp has appointed Grant Allen as its first Head of Sales – bringing 20+ years of drinks industry experience to support its rapid growth across the UK’s hospitality and off-trade sectors.

A clear statement of intent as premium canned and keg wine continues to gain momentum.
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New name, new chapter in Watermoor ⚓The former Talbot Inn is set to reopen this month as The Admiral Sir John Talbot — a...
15/06/2026

New name, new chapter in Watermoor ⚓

The former Talbot Inn is set to reopen this month as The Admiral Sir John Talbot — an Arkells Brewery pub with a story rooted in naval history and local heritage.

From stained glass windows to Royal Navy admirals, there’s more behind the name than you might expect…

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Big talent, right here in the South West 👏Crave Exeter is celebrating one of its rising stars after Tansi Williams reach...
11/06/2026

Big talent, right here in the South West 👏

Crave Exeter is celebrating one of its rising stars after Tansi Williams reached the national final of the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2026

From student placement just a year ago to Pastry Chef creating her own dessert menu, this is exactly what investing in young talent looks like ✨

Now, Crave is encouraging more local businesses to open their doors and help shape the next generation of hospitality professionals

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Big news for the South West’s food and drink sector 🚀FoodWorks_SW in Weston-super-Mare has launched a brand new canning ...
11/06/2026

Big news for the South West’s food and drink sector 🚀

FoodWorks_SW in Weston-super-Mare has launched a brand new canning line, opening up access to commercial-scale production for start-ups, SMEs and established brands alike 🌿

Designed for flexibility, it allows businesses to trial, launch and scale canned products without the huge upfront investment – with support available from development right through to production

A brilliant step forward for innovation in the region 👏

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Raising the bar for alcohol-free 🍎Sandford Orchards has taken the Best Non-Alcoholic Cider Trophy at the World Alcohol-F...
10/06/2026

Raising the bar for alcohol-free 🍎

Sandford Orchards has taken the Best Non-Alcoholic Cider Trophy at the World Alcohol-Free Awards for its Red Zero – adding to an already stacked list of accolades.

Crafted from Devon-grown apples using traditional cider methods, this

The search is on 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 – celebrating the talent shaping our re...
10/06/2026

The search is on 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 – celebrating the talent shaping our region’s food scene.

From students to top professionals, competitors will showcase their skills using seasonal, local ingredients, in front of a judging panel led by Michael Caines .

Finals take place this October in Exeter.

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A Dorset success story making waves 🐟Sea Sisters UK , the Bridport-based cannery specialising in premium British fish, i...
10/06/2026

A Dorset success story making waves 🐟

Sea Sisters UK , the Bridport-based cannery specialising in premium British fish, is expanding following £78,600 in funding from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by SWIG Finance

Founded during lockdown by Charlotte Dawe and Angus Cowen, the business set out to champion British seafood and traditional preservation methods – something they noticed was missing from supermarket shelves.

Today, Sea Sisters produces handcrafted conservas using seasonal seafood, including Cornish sardines, Welsh cockles and oak-smoked rainbow trout, all prepared in small batches with a strong focus on sustainability and provenance.

The investment has enabled the team to build their cannery, extend their product range and create 15 local jobs in the area.

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A huge win for Somerset 🍐Harry's Cider Company has been named British Perry Champion 2026 at the Royal Bath & West Briti...
10/06/2026

A huge win for Somerset 🍐

Harry's Cider Company has been named British Perry Champion 2026 at the Royal Bath & West British Cider Championships – and now holds both the Somerset and British Perry Champion titles.

Their award-winning Fine Perry is a true craft product, taking nearly three years from orchard to glass, with handpicked local pears, bottle fermentation and careful ageing creating a beautifully balanced, naturally sparkling drink.

Visitors can sample the champion Perry at the Harry’s Cider Taproom in Long Sutton, alongside their range of ciders and seasonal events overlooking the orchards.

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