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England’s highest brewery celebrates Gold at prestigious Awards – proving Devon really does pour the best pint

Dartmoor Brewery’s flagship Jail Ale has been awarded Gold in the Premium Bitters category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Area Awards 2026.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter officially taps open the Utopian Devonian Oktoberfest

Mayor of Exeter opens host of Oktoberfest happenings at Exeter’s Arcadia from 25 September – 3 October 2026.

The Source shines a light on the South West’s food-to-go opportunity 

Ahead of its return to Westpoint, Exeter on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February 2027, The Source trade show is putting a spotlight on one of the food and drink industry’s fastest-growing categories: food-to-go. 

LittlePod gets behind the Exeter Chiefs Women for the 2026/27 season

The LittlePod brand logo to feature on the back of the shorts as part of a new sponsorship deal with the club.

VisitEngland campaign puts South West coast in the spotlight as industry looks to boost domestic tourism

The South West’s celebrated coastline is among the destinations being showcased in a new national tourism campaign from VisitEngland, aimed at encouraging more people to holiday closer to home and support visitor economies across England’s coastal communities.

Sustainability leaders to share practical insights at Devon hospitality event

Calling all senior hospitality professionals working in foodservice across the South West of England.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

How can Devon’s food and drink businesses thrive in a changing climate?

Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for resilience, adaptation and growth.

Pipers & Co launches Christmas range, championing better farming, better food and a better future

Ethical food shopping platform Pipers & Co has revealed its first full Christmas collection, bringing complete traceability to the festive table and an opportunity to support those farmers working with respect for the land and the animal.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

Innovation drive at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has continued to pursue its strategy of innovation in sustainability with a number of developments at the award-winning property.

Flapjackery enters premium ice cream market with new retail flapjack dessert range

Multi award-winning Devon bakery Flapjackery has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new range of handcrafted ice cream desserts, developed in collaboration with fellow multi award-winning Devon producer Granny Gothards.

Food Drink Devon unveils shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Devon chef buys successful restaurant with SWIG Finance funding

Devon-based executive chef, Paul Hegley, has acquired an established and well-loved restaurant, thanks to £105k in funding delivered by SWIG Finance.

Exeter’s Crave restaurant brings the summer feel to the Quayside with its outdoor cocktail bar, live music and new menu

Exeter’s Quayside has become one of the city’s go-to spots this summer, and Crave at 38 Commercial Road is one of the reasons why.

Big appetite, beautiful backdrop: Taste East Devon returns this September

East Devon’s award-winning food scene takes centre stage as the region’s flagship festival returns for feasting, foraging and field-to-fork adventure.

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