St Austell Brewery took the crown for the ‘Business of the Year’ award at last year’s Western Morning News Business Awards.
It topped off a bumper year for the brewery, already celebrating the acquisition of Bath Ales, award winning ales and the opening of more pubs and inns in tourist beauty spots.
In the last five years, the brewery has reported it’s turnover increase of 44.5% and profits of 33.0%, achieved across all parts of the organisation.
James Staughton, Chief Executive of St Austell Brewery, said: “We were delighted to have been presented with the Western Morning News ‘Business of the Year’ award, which is the big one.It is a real honour and we are glad to be contributors to the strong and vibrant business community that surrounds us in the south west, promoting local talent and showing off local produce to visitors as well as providing strong focal points for communities across the region.”