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Food Drink Devon’s first Harvest Gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in South Devon

Celebrating the county’s vibrant food and drink scene, Food Drink Devon hosted their first-ever Harvest Gathering on Friday 22nd September, inspired by the close proximity of three of the region’s highly respected drinks producers.

Trencherman’s Guide heralds a new era for hospitality

At the recent launch of the 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide – the South West’s original dining guide – Michael Caines MBE, chair of the Trencherman’s committee, said: “Many have declared a new dawn for fine dining in this post-Covid world – and this 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide proves it.”

Wickhams wins at Decanter Retailer Awards

Building on the success of being shortlisted at the Decanter Retailer Awards, Wickhams has this year been crowned a winner in the prestigious awards.

England’s Seafood Feast – meet the faces of the feast

From 29th September to 15th October, England’s Seafood FEAST is returning to the English Riviera, in South Devon, for a two week celebration of world-renowned locally caught and landed seafood.

FOODfest 2023 line-up announced

The line-up for North Devon’s biggest food and drink festival has been announced! FOODfest, which will take place on Sunday 22 October 2023, is set to feature some of the district’s top chefs.

Finalists announced for Devon Tourism Awards

Finalists have been announced for the 14th year of the Devon Tourism Awards which will be presented in the Riviera International Centre, Torquay on 16 November.

Farm shop celebrates anniversary and welcomes new businesses to site

A Devon farm shop and café, which is celebrating its fourth anniversary, has revealed the new businesses which are moving to its site in the coming months.

BANK Bristol brings the heat with its wood fired Sunday roasts

BANK in Bristol is now taking bookings for its wood fired Sunday roasts, which see joints, veg and all the trimmings going on the grill.

New Figgy Pudding Ice Cider from Sandford Orchards for the festive season

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is thrilled to launch Figgy Pudding Ice Cider.

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces donation to The Seahorse Trust

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has just given over £2000 to The Seahorse Trust, which has been raised through donations for every bottle sold of its Seahorse beer.

Dartmouth Food Festival is crowd funding for an exciting 20th anniversary project

In 2024, the Dartmouth Food Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are producing a cookbook which will consist of a compilation of recipes, stories and images collected over the past twenty years.

Beyond the Bean ignites sensory excitement with the launch of Sweetbird Chilli syrup

Beyond the Bean, a leading innovator in the beverage industry, is thrilled to announce the debut of Sweetbird Chilli syrup.

Butcombe’s Festival Of Laughs returns this autumn

Following the success of its Festival of Laughs back in May, the fun is set to make a return – Butcombe Pubs & Inns is delighted to announce the Festival of Laughs – The Tall Tales Tour!

Controversial flavour extraction concept set to stir up drinks industry

A brand-new patented process, which removes the water and alcohol from any drink – creating a unique flavour extract, promises to completely redefine the way we make and transport drinks, around the globe.

Healeys celebrate major expansion with royal visit

On Friday 15th September, The Duke of Edinburgh visited award-winning Cornish Cyder producer and visitor attraction, Healeys.

Brewery scoops five awards for best tasting beers

St Austell Brewery has won an armful of accolades for a range of its beers in this year’s International Beer Challenge.