Food and Drink News & Updates
- 23rd October 2026
Birmingham based brewery, Attic, the largest independent brewery in the West Midlands, has won Branding of the Year at the Brewers Choice Awards 2026, run by The Brewers Journal.
The Belfy Hotel & Resort has launched a fully funded development programme, giving ambitious chefs the opportunity to advance their technical, leadership and commercial skills.
More than 4,000 pupils across Walsall have taken part in the national Bang in Some Beans initiative this autumn, helping children discover simple, affordable and nutritious ways to eat more beans, lentils and pulses.
- 20th October 2026
Walsall residents are being encouraged to explore the wide range of local support available to help access healthy, affordable food on World Food Day
More than 60 members of the Black Country business community joined BCRS business loans for an afternoon of networking at its annual Black Country Diners Club event.
Walsall is set to benefit from £222,000 of Government funding to help improve access to healthy and affordable food for residents.
Wolverhampton has been selected to benefit as one of the Government’s Good Food Neighbourhoods with £222,000 in funding allocated to the city.
How tonnes of edible food are feeding families instead of being thrown away in Wolverhampton
- 25th September 2026
The Chapter restaurant, based in Edgbaston, will be hosting Obsession’s boutique fashion show with a drinks reception and a two-course lunch.
- 16th September 2026
University College Birmingham has announced new details on the first two college of food venues which will open as part of the investment programme.