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Vote For Your South & South West People's Choice Champion
Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 81 min read


St Austell Brewery Shares Sustainability Progress Report
St Austell Brewery has released its first impact report demonstrating the family-owned business’ commitment to sustainability and its...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Thatchers Unveils Three New Flavours From Its Cider Barn Range
Thatchers, the award-winning family-owned cider maker, has launched three exciting new additions to its exclusive Cider Barn range:...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20243 min read


New Deal For Cornish Pirates With St Austell Brewery
St Austell Brewery and the Cornish Pirates have announced a new multi-year deal. Tribute, St Austell Brewery’s flagship ale, remains the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Douch Finds Summit To Do
The leader of a Dorset business is to climb the highest peak in the country to raise money for charities his later father supported. Nick...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 4, 20241 min read


St Austell Brewery Launches Proper Job 0.5%
The brewery behind some of the nation’s favourite beers has released its first low-alcohol beer under its flagship IPA brand, Proper Job....
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Exeter Pub Undergoes Transformation
A 17th century thatched pub in Exeter has had a glorious makeover as well as launching an exciting new menu from Michelin-trained head...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 24, 20242 min read


British Food In Spotlight At Meon Valley Farm Shop
Westlands Farm Shop, near Wickham, is celebrating British Food Fortnight by shining a light on some of its local suppliers. During...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Charlestown Community Celebrate Reopening Of Historic Pub
Hundreds of people gathered in Charlestown last night to celebrate the official opening of a historic harbour pub which was decimated by...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 13, 20242 min read


The Bell At Broadway To Join St Austell Brewery’s Pub Estate
St Austell Brewery - the south west’s leading independent brewer and pub operator - is acquiring The Bell at Broadway near Ilminster. The...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 2, 20242 min read


St Austell Brewery To Raise Funds For The RNLI
St Austell Brewery is hosting a series of supper clubs in a selection of its coastal managed pubs, to support and raise funds for the...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 21, 20242 min read


From Dining Table To Global Business In 20 Years
A West Country business launched by an entrepreneur working from his dining table has celebrated its 20th anniversary and now turns over...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Jennie’s Unstoppable Rise
Almost 20 years after walking into a recruitment branch looking for a job with responsibility, Jennie Hallsworth is now running it. In...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 19, 20242 min read


St Austell Brewery Scoops International Awards For Its Beers
St Austell Brewery has come away with an armful of awards for five of its beers at the prestigious World Beer Awards 2024. The World Beer...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Scorcher And Secure
Lucy Maidman from Store & Secure in Hamworthy, Poole, cools off on the hottest day of the year. With temperatures expected to soar to 90...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 12, 20241 min read


korev Continues Partnership With Marine Conservation Charity
korev, St Austell Brewery’s flagship lager, has announced its continued partnership with the Marine Conservation Society for a fourth...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Douch Family Roll With It For Charity
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have raised well over £1,100 so far in memory of its former chairman Peter Douch who died a year...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 30, 20242 min read


New Collaborative Brew From Two Historic Family Breweries
Arkell’s Brewery and Donnington Brewery, two historic names in British brewing, are thrilled to announce the launch of a unique...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Arkell’s Brewhouse Team Celebrates Trio Of Awards
Arkell’s Brewery, one of only twenty-eight independent family brewers left in the UK, is celebrating the hard work and dedication of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 10, 20242 min read

St Austell Brewery Reports ‘Strong’ Profit Growth
St Austell Brewery, the South West’s leading independent brewer and pub company, has reported ‘strong’ financial growth in the 52-week...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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