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Cornwall’s ‘oldest pasty maker’ has announced it is to close its factory in the town where the business began. Warrens Bakery said its operation in St Just was “no longer economically viable,” with the remote location a factor, and that the closure could lead to “significant” job losses. It is…

Tarquin’s Gin, the signature brand of South Western Distillery based near Wadebridge, can now be bought in Tesco stores in Devon and Cornwall. As well as the award winning Tarquin’s Gin there is also an exclusive Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin on the supermarket’s shelves.

The innovation and quality of Cornish food producers was well reflected in the Cornwall Food and Farming Awards presented at the Royal Cornwall Show by leading Cornish food retailer and food economist Ruth Huxley. The award for Best New Product was won by Whalesborough Cheese for their outstanding Nanny Muffet…

Congratulations to Roger and Tanya Olver of Cornish Duck: awarded BBC Food Programme’s Food Producer of the Year 2019. Flawless and peerless!

THE founder of Cornish Orchards and one of the best-known characters in UK cider making, has retired from his role as managing director of the company he founded. Andy Atkinson hands the reins over to Helston-born Patrick Gardner, who is the current general manager and who has worked at the…