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Waitrose Need No Kelp Staying on Top of Food Trend

Cornwall’s hand harvesting seaweed company The Cornish Seaweed Co launch fresh kelp in Waitrose supermarketsThe Cornish Seaweed Company  is one of Cornwall’s most revolutionary companies, winning Cornish Business of the Year last year. In just over 2 weeks, the company will be launching freshly harvested Cornish Kombu (a type of kelp) into 139 Waitrose stores across the UK. Commonly seen as something lining the beaches, particularly after storms batter the coast, Kombu grows in huge forests, rather like rainforests under the sea. It is a rich and diverse

Seaweeders scoop Cornish Business of the Year Award

The Cornish Seaweed Company; Cornwall’s first edible seaweed harvesters, win Cornish Business of the Year at Hub Business AwardsSince its inception in 2013, The Cornish Seaweed Company  has grown to become a national household name. Having drawn reporters visiting from Sky Magazine, Vice, The Guardian, The Telegraph and many other such magazines; attention to the changing shape of food in Cornwall has received national press. Created by two friends with environmental backgrounds, the co-founders both had experience of testing waters, and

Rebel Brewery Show Cornwall’s ONLY showing of austerity Britain film

Firm fans of spoken word and the focus on Invisible Britain, The Rebel Brewery are opening their refurbished doors for Cornwall’s only showing of the Sleaford Mods’ documentary Invisible Britain.Penryn’s Rebel Brewing Co have laid their malty hands on a copy of the long awaited Sleaford Mods’ Invisible Britain film. Documenting how the communities and people of Britain responded to austerity measures in the run up to this year’s election. The film also follows media darlings Sleaford Mods as they tour the country, visiting the boarded up and broken down places, often hidden from view.

Rebel’s 80 Shilling makes supreme beer hat trick

As Falmouth’s hangovers after its annual ale festival, one brewery are still rising high after their third win in as many years.Penryn’s Rebel Brewing Co celebrated this week as their brewery scooped another Supreme Champion Beer award from CAMRA Kernow at the Falmouth Beer Festival. Out of over 200 beers exhibited at the festival, the malty and caramel flavours of Rebel’s 80 Shilling took judges by storm and won the award for the second consecutive year. Overall, Rebel have won Supreme Champion Beer awards for the last 3 years, making them the only brewery to have ever won three years

Lose Weight at a Food Festival

Jamie Oliver recently announced the impact of seaweed in his diet as Bude for Food welcomes the Cornish Seaweed Company selling their wares in the artisan food market.News last week were awash with the revolutionary new diet of seaweed and sleep prescribed by none other than the country’s food hero Jamie Oliver. One article flags the Cornish Seaweed Company’s fresh range of seaweed in Tesco, sea spaghetti as an excellent source. Rolling out its regal ropes and manicuring its lawns, Bude Castle opens up for its warm up on Friday night to a two day foodie extravaganza on Saturday 19

Cornish Climate Vision’s Ten Pledges prove behaviour change opportunities

Cornwall-based Climate Vision uncover behavioural change figures proving the opportunity of changing behaviours can have in saving carbonWhilst September may have people reaching for the blankets and cranking up the fire, earth itself is getting warmer. As such, cutting carbon is the talk on all world leaders’ lips, as benefits and risks of nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) are widely debated. Whilst there are a host of carbon cutting options, such as the controversial Tidal Lagoon and the new nuclear at Hinkley, one of the most effective approaches is often overlooked.

Rebel launches Cornwall’s first beer membership club

Penryn’s Rebel Brewing Company announce official member’s club, the first of its kind in CornwallLying within the humble industrial estate at Kernick, Penryn’s own Rebel Brewing Co have announced their member’s club. The Rebel Club has been set upon the Crowdfunder platform, and seeks to give fans merchandise and bargains on their award winning beers, through an annual membership. Additionally, the brewery will be organising special Member’s Only events and trips. All over 18s are invited to join through a combination of pledging on Crowdfunder and signing up through an external

Millionaire’s Retreat marks a Seventh successful return in Marbella

The Travel Franchise is running its Seventh Millionaire’s Retreat in October this year. Any franchisees joining the group before the end of August are guaranteed a place at this five star business boosting event held in Marbella, Spain.As the summer sidles past and gives way to autumn, The Travel Franchise has launched their Seventh Millionaire's Retreat. Aimed at those wishing to accelerate their businesses within the travel industry, it is the third millionaire's retreat this year , following successful trips for

Surfing up a MasterChef of talent

Following the success of its inaugural year, Bude for Food is back with a whole new feast of delightsNow in its sophomore year, Bude’s fresh festival is ready to serve up some epic beats, bust out the belly laughs and deliver more delicious demos. Rolling out its regal ropes and manicuring its lawns, Bude Castle opens up for its warm up on Friday night to a two day foodie extravaganza on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September. As always, an open invitation to watch tongue tinglingly top chefs create tantalising tasters will be extended to the townsfolk and beyond. Once again,

Rebel opens its doors to public once more

Penryn’s Rebel Brewing Company announce open day to celebrate member’s clubTo herald August in, Penryn’s own Rebel Brewing Co are having an open day to announce their member’s club. The membership club is set to launch on the Crowdfunder platform, and seeks to give fans merchandise and bargains on their award winning beers, through an annual membership. On the 1st of August, the company wish to invite all over 18s to come and see the new kit in action. Brewery tours will run continuously throughout the day, and anyone attending will get to sample the full Rebel range and learn about the

A bit of fresh shore in your supermarket

Cornwall’s very own seaweed hits the shores across the UKFamous for crystal clear waters rolling away behind tin mines, Cornwall has a history of doing things differently. The Cornish Seaweed Company  are the first company to sell fresh seaweed in supermarkets in the UK. 71 Tesco stores around the country are now stocking the 80g pouches of freshly harvested seaweed, which have been popularised by celebrity chefs such as Nathan Outlaw and Raymond Blanc. Currently, the seaweed most reminiscent of a store cupboard ingredient is being sold:

Providing Global Leaders with a Community Led Carbon Saving Solution

Cornwall-based Climate Vision announces their crowd-funded project, showcasing the competitiveness of behavioural changes in carbon reduction to the United Nations .Saving carbon and the wider aim to alleviate climate change needn't all be big technological solutions. Whilst world leaders debate the benefits and risks of nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS), many believe possibly the simplest solution is being overlooked. Unlike technological quick-fixes, behavioural changes are often free and won't break down. However, one of their biggest barriers to greater deployment

Sourcerer Expand Their Magic To Personalised Holidays

As a sister branch to Sourcerer Business Support, local business woman launches Sourcerer TravelLocal business Sourcerer Business Support have been helping businesses out with secretarial and admin duties since 2009. This year, Shelley has branched out to include tailor-made holidays. From personalised honeymoons  to business trips, Sourcerer Travel pride themselves on going the extra mile to help buyers find the right holiday for them. Recently, Webcredible conducted a survey into holiday activity which has upped

Coppicing returns to ancient woodlands in Cornwall

As Cornwall’s woods awash with the scent of wild garlic, local woodsman Tom Kemp revives the ancient art of coppicingAlong with the return of the Cornish language, and goods being delivered under sail, many traditional crafts are seeing a revival in Cornwall at the moment. Before 1900 most woods were coppiced pretty intensively, and whilst those who did it weren't primarily interested in wildlife, they were actually helping nature in a massive way. Coppicing is an ancient woodland management system that is carried out on rotation, and helps restore equilibrium in woodlands. Trained

Local lady is nominated for leading limescale loss

Founder of Bristol company Threesixty (Plumbing and Heating) Services receives nomination for Women’s Innovation Award with product that helps raise Bristol’s Green Capital statusFamed for its alternative ‘green thinking’ Bristol celebrates this year as it has been crowned Green Capital of Europe. A leading business woman in a predominantly male industry has been nominated for the prestigious Women in Business Awards 2015. Sam Mant is the Managing Director for Threesixty Services Ltd based on the city’s glorious Gloucester Road. Whilst many people wish for softer water, they also prioritise

Cornish Teacher Seeks Volunteers for Global Teaching Project

A teacher from Cornwall devotes summer to global teaching developmentAn outstanding teacher from Falmouth School is determined to do her bit for ending educational poverty by leading a team of 20 UK qualified teachers on a visit to Uganda this summer. Lizzie Waddling, an inspiring teacher of Expressive Arts and English will deliver teaching ideas and strategies to Ugandan teachers and schoolchildren, in order to improve their lives. She will lead a team of qualified teachers in delivering in-school coaching alongside a five day conference. Lizzie explained, “with the limited resources

The Real Fair Trade: Chocolate Under Sail

Cornwall’s Chocolarder are awaiting their first shipment of cocoa beans under sail, in Europe’s deepest port at Falmouth.As Fairtrade Fortnight trends across the UK, one chocolatier in Cornwall is making waves. With its Packet Ships and deep natural harbour, Falmouth in Cornwall has been a stop for international trading since 1688.  Chocolarder has enlisted the help of Bristol based New Dawn Traders  to import beans from overseas, and awaits their arrival in May. Famous as a port and for its seafood, Falmouth is becoming a popular brand with oysters,

Exeter Mentor Named as One of Britain’s Top 50 Business Advisers

An Exeter based Chartered Accountant and business owner, has been named as one Britain’s top 50 business advisers.Jerry Davison, who offers business advice to help local early stage entrepreneurs, was picked from hundreds of advisers from around the UK for his work with growth businesses and start-ups. Jerry who runs www.millconsultancy.co.uk , www.finance-department.co.uk and www.southwestfd.co.uk, said: “There's a strong risk that without good strategic advice you can wake up one day with a business that doesn'

Fit Like A Glove

CareerClover launchs the Culture Fit Tool to help jobseekers identify companies where they will feel a perfect fitWith Valentine’s on its way, it’s not just singles looking for a good fit. Companies and jobseekers are equally motivated to find a good match in terms of fitting in with the company culture. Whilst qualifications and experience are important for a smooth transition, fitting the company’s culture is critical in retaining employees. Kristoff-Brown et al published a study in which ‘fit’ within a company led to increased happiness at work, greater commitment, & productivity; and

£230 for Multi-Award Winning Business

Entrepreneurial Anna-Lee Kewley started her business with just £230. Recently awarded the National New Media Award, she is an inspiration to parents across the UKJust five years ago, Anna-Lee Kewley was an expectant mother who faced the same worries and fears of young mums in Britain today. Having had to terminate her job at Nationwide Building Society, due to the ever-increasing cost of childcare, Anna was driven to selling some of her possessions on eBay to try and make up her income. She scraped together £230 after her son was born, and yet an idea had ignited for the new mum: why not

Dream Job Gives Children the Gift of Self-Expression

Entrepreneurial Anna-Lee Kewley scoops National Venus Award in New Media for baby and toddler clothing company Baby Moo’s, who empower children to make their own decisionsBaby Moo’s is not just any baby clothing manufacturer. Each garment is conceived by someone who has carved her own career, starting from scratch. Based in Bournemouth, Anna-Lee Kewley’s business decision enabled her to get creative and design clothes that give children the option of self-expression. From the get-go Anna has fostered an entrepreneurial spirit, which helped her achieve success and scoop her latest New Media

Seaweeders are putting Cornish Business on the Map

The Cornish Seaweed Company; Cornwall’s first edible seaweed harvesters have repeatedly put Cornwall on the mapWith clear waters and golden sands, Cornwall has always been a top holiday destination; revered for its fresh fish and fine dining. Something of a treasure for the county, The Cornish Seaweed Company  have had reporters visiting from Sky Magazine, Vice, The Guardian, The Telegraph and many more national food magazines. 2015, they say, is the year of seaweed. Coming from environmental backgrounds, the co-founders both had experience of

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