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Lyme Bay Winery launches 2024 Pinot Noir, following award-winning success of its 2021 vintage

Lyme Bay Winery has released its new 2024 Pinot Noir, a highly anticipated follow-up to its 2021 vintage, which was awarded Best Pinot Noir at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel

Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”

Burts Snacks outlines plan to launch HFSS compliant hand-cooked crisps

Leading premium snack brand Burts Snacks has announced plans to roll out a new series of HFSS-compliant products throughout 2026.

New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy

Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

Bays Brewery brews up £4,815 for Devon charities

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.

Somerset young campaigner joins Emma Thompson in school food film

Rylee, 15, a campaigner and Young Food Ambassador from Somerset, has helped create a powerful animated campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and three other young people from across the UK

Powderkeg expands contract brewing operation

Devon brewery Powderkeg expands its contract brewing service, adding new capacity and enhanced services for start-up and established brewers.

RAW Food and Drink PR Celebrates 15 Years with Double Shortlist in Roxhill Media Awards

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW is celebrating its 15th year in business with double recognition at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards.

The Source trade show opens next month – why should you be there?

When it comes to food and drink, there’s no substitute for experiencing products first-hand. That’s why you won’t want to miss The Source trade show on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th February at Westpoint, Exeter.

Wolfgang Sieg-Hogg appointed Managing Director of LBW Drinks Ltd

LBW Drinks Ltd, the producer of premium English wines, meads, country and fruit wines, liqueurs and spirits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wolfgang Sieg-Hogg as Managing Director.

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards.

Premium soda brand expands into luxury market with Harrods listing

Devon-based premium soda brand, JAMU, is celebrating a prestigious new retail listing with Harrods, which will allow it to expand its reach into the luxury market.

Save the date! Gather – Wednesday 10th June 2026!

This summer, something special happened: The inaugural ‘Gather’, a powerful collaboration between Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter brought a high-energy event to transform the regional food and drink landscape.

Lyme Bay Winery secures Avanti West Coast first-class lounge listing

Devon based Lyme Bay Winery is pleased to announce that its single varietal Bacchus 2023 has been listed by the glass in Avanti West Coast’s First Class Lounge at London Euston.

Lyme Bay Winery achieves highest possible A+ grade in 2025 BRCGS audit

Lyme Bay Winery has been awarded the highest possible grade, A+, in its 2025 BRCGS Food Safety audit, a milestone that places the Devon-based producer among the UK’s leading accredited food and drink manufacturers.

Devon-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero.

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