Food & Drink

New Forest distillers 820 Spirits come to the rescue for Dry January with low-alcohol ‘Drop of Gin’

New Forest-based 820 Spirits has released Drop of Gin, a new low-alcohol gin distillate. It’s available in a 50ml bottle with a pipette, and adding just two full... READ MORE »

Blow to Hampshire farmers as county’s last abattoir with 70-year family history shuts up shop

The last abattoir in Hampshire is due to close at the end of the month, dealing a major blow to local farmers. Newman’s Abattoir in North Camp has been trading since... READ MORE »

InstaVolt strikes new partnership with Starbucks licensee Cobra Coffee at upcoming Winchester hub

As work continues on the upcoming Winchester ‘superhub’ from EV charging operator InstaVolt, the firm has announced it will be partnering with Starbucks licensee... READ MORE »

‘More than a facelift’ as Hampshire Fare’s new brand identity & website celebrate its members

Hampshire Fare, the member organisation for food and drink producers and suppliers in the South, has unveiled a fresh new look and website in time for the new year. At an... READ MORE »

Pizza the action! Saints partner with Domino’s inviting fans to predict match scores for prizes

Southampton Football Club has announced Domino’s as the inaugural partner of its mobile app. The pizza giant will deliver the club’s popular new ‘predict the... READ MORE »

Saints promise ‘more than just a pub’ with new venue set to open at St Mary’s this Sunday

A new pub will open this Sunday at St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Southampton FC. The Dell is named in honour of Saints’ former ground and will be open from 9am to... READ MORE »

Spirits of ecstasy as New Forest distillers launch new gin to celebrate 120 years of Rolls-Royce

New Forest distillery 820 Spirits has launched a new gin in partnership with the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC) to mark the iconic carmaker’s 120th anniversary... READ MORE »

Meals on wheels! Plans to build cafe in aircraft fuselage at Solent Sky Museum given go-ahead

Last November, the Solent Sky Museum in Southampton welcomed on site the fuselage of a BAC1-11 aircraft – built in Dorset in the 1960s before going out of service in... READ MORE »

Lewis Brownlee’s Hants office leads charity efforts for Children in Need – with others following suit!

The Whiteley office of accountants and business advisers Lewis Brownlee has taken the lead in a series of cake bakes to raise funds for Children in Need. Organised by... READ MORE »

Full speed ahead for Hampshire Fare as foodie group partners with local Lexus dealership

Hampshire Fare, the member organisation for food and drink producers and suppliers in the South, has welcomed a local motor dealership as its latest corporate partner... READ MORE »