Industry News

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.

The best wine merchant in the UK is in Cornwall!

The best independent wine merchant in the UK is revealed, and it’s in Cornwall!

Bridge House Tea Rooms & Guest House: A timeless Cornish retreat in the heart of Boscastle for sale

Nestled close to the winding River Valency, the historic Bridge House Tea Rooms and Guest House continues to stand as one of Boscastle’s most cherished destinations.

Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic about new year

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic that 2026 will be a better year for their businesses despite continuing financial challenges.

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.

Nisbets Live is back for its biggest and best year!

Nisbets Live is back! On 18th and 19th March 2026, operators and suppliers will convene at the NCEC for an exhibition that is not to be missed.

Daish’s Holidays invests £1 million in winter refurbishment programme to elevate guest experience

This investment reaffirms the company’s ongoing commitment to elevating guest experiences and modernising its portfolio ahead of the main 2026 season.

China Fleet Country Club commemorates 30 years since its Royal opening

China Fleet Country Club, one of the South West’s premier health and leisure destinations, today commemorates the 30th Anniversary of its official opening by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (now His Majesty King Charles III) in December 1995.

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.

Arkell’s Brewery celebrates apprenticeship success at The Priory Inn, Tetbury

Arkell’s Brewery is proud to announce that Liam King, apprentice chef at The Priory Inn, Tetbury, has successfully completed his Level 2 Commis Chef End-Point Assessment.

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.

Origin Coffee secures major double win at global coffee awards

Specialty coffee roaster Origin Coffee has achieved two significant industry accolades, recognised as the Most Sustainable Brand at the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards and crowned UK National Winner at the Perfect Daily Grind Global Coffee Awards.