New Peanut Butter Hits the Market
Cirencester based RAVE Coffee and Bristol based Yumello have partnered recently to create the UK’s first Espresso Salted Date Peanut Butter. The peanut butter has…
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
Poco Culina’s New Look Pop Up Cafe
Shop Cotswolds member Poco Culina has a new look pop up cafe at the Isbourne in Cheltenham. FRIDAY 31 JULY in THE ISBOURNE CAFÉ 11.30-2.30…
Dauntsey Wins Gold
Shop Cotswolds member Dauntsey Preserves has been recognised with a Gold Award for its Classic Piccalilli line. The award came from the International Cheese &…
Beekeeping for a Day
Looking for a different experience during the summer holidays? Why not book a Beekeeping Experience session with Shop Cotswolds member Merry May Honey. Beekeeping experiences…
Shop Cotswolds Networking Event
Our free networking event for food and drink producers in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean region takes place on 14th October at Dr Foster…
Public Support for Action on Food
New research published today by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission shows huge public support for action on food. Some of the major findings include:…
Rural Productivity Gap Critical
A new report produced by the Country and Land Business Association, in partnership with the Labour Rural Research Group, suggests that closing England’s rural productivity…
Mulberry Sauce from Social Source
Shop Cotswolds member Social Source’s award-winning Luxury Mulberry Sauce is back in stock. The sauce is picked and handmade in Gloucester, with mulberries picked from the…
Supply Connect Launched
A new initiative to open up major supply chain opportunities for small and micro food and drink businesses has recently been launched. Supply Connect, delivered…
Farming Roadmap
The Farming Roadmap, from DEFRA, has recently been published. Farmers produce around 65% of the nation’s food, manage 70% of England’s land, and underpin the…
FoodWorksSW Networking Event
The FoodWorksSW, based near Weston-super-Mare, is holding a food and drink producers networking event on Tuesday 21 July. Running from 5pm to 7pm, the event…
Portway Farm Shop Introduces Portway Parlour
Portway Farm Shop thinks it’s time they officially introduce Portway Parlour! What was once an old milking parlour and where the villagers once dropped off…
Regenerative Farming On the Up
New research from Barclays shows that rising production costs and increasingly volatile weather is driving farmers to adopt regenerative farming practices. Some 56% of 223…
Organic Farming Wins Out
According to a new DEFRA commissioned review by the Organic Research Centre, organic farming delivers consistent environmental benefits across key indicators, including biodiversity, soil health…
Further Investment in Farming Innovation
DEFRA has recently announced a further £53 million investment in farming innovation. The additional funding will go into the Farming Innovation Programme, delivered in partnership…
Meet the Buyer with FoodWorksSW
The FoodWorksSW is running a six part meet the buyer programme with sessions taking place between 29 July and 6 October this year. The programme…
New Look for Cotswold Orchard Herbs
Shop Cotswolds member Cotswold Orchard Herbs is currently putting the finishing touches to something exciting behind the scenes. A new look website is coming soon,…
Cinderhill Farm Nibbles
Looking for nibbles while watching the World Cup. Shop Cotswolds member Cinderhill Farm offers a range of delicious packed sausage rolls. Handmade from lean cuts…
The Perfect Take Away When Hiking in the Cotswolds
Hayles Fruit Farm produces a range of exceptional award winning apple juice and cider where the fruit is meticulously grown, carefully pressed, pasteurised, and bottled…
Climate Change Impact on Produce Prices
As the heatwave hits, a new report from the Autonomy Institute suggests that fruit and vegetable prices could rise by around 170% by 2050. The…
Introduction to Agriculture Event
Shop Cotswolds member FarmEd is running a one-day event on Monday 6 July on an Introduction to Agriculture. The session running from 10.00am to 4pm…
Summer Solstice Event at BLACKLION Vodka
Cotswolds vodka business, BLACKLION Vodka, is holding a special Summer Solstice event this coming Saturday June 20th. The business is based in Blockley near Moreton…
FoodWorksSW Adds Canning Line
The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre based in Weston-super-Mare, has recently launched its new canning line. With the ability…
Shop & Sip at Poulton Hill Vineyard on Saturday 20th June
Poulton Hill Vineyard is hosting their summer Shop & Sip at their vineyard on Saturday 20th June. The Bulari Bar will be open and they…