Food & Drink

New McDonald's opens in Exeter

A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter opened on Wednesday 4th June.

Following significant investment from local Franchisee David Shawyer, the restaurant is open for dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click & Serve and McDelivery. Opening hours will be 6am – 11pm, seven days a week.

The new 104-seater restaurant has created around 132 new full and part-time jobs for the local community and features table service, self-ordering kiosks, a large outside patio area and a Drive Thru with Smart Digital Drive Thru menu boards.

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Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s Inaugural Gather Summit is a Huge Success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit, a landmark one-day event spearheaded by Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Held at The Forum, University of Exeter, on Wednesday 11th June, the summit delivered a powerful day of insight and inspiration for the region’s vibrant food and drink community. An impressive line-up of keynote speakers including David Edwards from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, BBC Gardeners...

Comedians ‘Thinking Drinkers’ to visit Exeter pubs on gruelling adventure to save British boozers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/18/2025 - 8:06pm

'Thinking Drinkers' Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting Exeter’s pubs on a gruelling 1,000-mile plus, two-week journey on a tandem bike to toast the great British pub and highlight the industry’s crisis.

The pair are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and showcasing how wonderful and versatile pubs can be by ONLY eating, drinking, sleeping and stopping in British boozers, including Mill On The Exe and Thorveton Arms in Exeter.

“If we don’t use pubs, we’ll lose them – so that’s what we’re doing, relying entirely on lovely ‘locals’ during our nationwide ride...

Awards for Lympstone Manor Estate Spirts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:17pm

Lympstone Manor Estate , the single-estate vineyard that is part of Michael Caines’ luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor , has received a Silver award for its Gin and Bronze award for its Eau de Vie de Marc at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

The IWSC is the world’s largest and arguably most influential spirits awards, with over 50 years of experience and a host of world-renowned judges. This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka,...

Richard and Kate Grasske, The Old Thatch Inn

Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager raves about "The Best Fish and Chips" at Devon’s The Old Thatch Inn

Renowned celebrity chef and television personality Rosemary Shrager delighted staff and diners during a surprise visit to The Old Thatch Inn, a charming village pub and restaurant nestled in the heart of Cheriton Bishop.

After enjoying a standout meal, Shrager took to her Instagram Stories to share a glowing review.

“I have to tell you, I have just had the best fish and chips - thin batter, crispy. Pierre Koffmann’s potatoes - oh my gosh! His chips are amazing, wonderful. But also, lovely proper peas with mint and butter. Everything was perfect and the most beautiful...

The Best Restaurants Keswick Has to Offer 

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 7:51am

Keswick is a real haven for food lovers. Believe it or not, the quaint civil parish, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, has plenty to offer hungry visitors. This charming town has something for everyone, whether you are craving a hearty steak dinner, a cosy gastropub experience or a simple Italian dinner. If you’re staying in Keswick accommodation or close by, you will find plenty of fantastic dining spots to eat at. The area offers a diverse range of cuisines, all incorporating fresh local ingredients. Read on as we explore some of the most popular restaurants in Keswick that...

High-Profile Speakers on Sustainability, Provenance and Quality to Headline New SW Food and Drink Summit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:45pm

Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.

Taking place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm), the event will bring together producers, retailers, farmers, hospitality businesses, academics and industry experts to explore the future of the sector.

In addition to the three keynote speakers, David Edwards covering sustainability, Toby Buckland discussing provenance and Claire Burnet...

Key Features to Look for in Food Packaging Machines for Maximum Efficiency

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 05/26/2025 - 6:10pm

Efficiency is critical in the contemporary food production industry. Packaging is central to ensuring products get to customers intact, fresh, and in an economical way. In the food industry B2B market, choosing the right food packaging machines can be revolutionary. These machines simplify production processes while cutting down on labor expenses, maintaining a high standard of quality, and improving productivity. This article will discuss important aspects of food packaging machines and how food packaging machine manufacturers fulfill the highlighted critical factors.

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‘Gather’ Summit to Take Place for the South West’s Food and Drink Community at the University of Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/18/2025 - 11:16pm

A new summit for the South West’s dynamic food and drink community, ‘Gather’, will take place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm).

The landmark one day summit, brought together by passionate stakeholders from Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter and supported by Buddy Creative and Maia Growth, will assemble academics with producers, retailers, hospitality businesses, farmers, suppliers and industry experts from across the South West to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. ‘Gather’ aims to...

What British Customers Expect When It Comes to Food Hygiene in 2025

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:23am

Step into any café, pub, or takeaway in Britain today, and you’ll find that hygiene standards are no longer just a behind-the-scenes concern — they’re front and centre in the customer experience. In 2025, British diners are more discerning, informed, and uncompromising than ever when it comes to how their food is prepared, handled, and served.

Public awareness around food hygiene has reached new heights, fuelled by social media scrutiny, advances in safety technology, and a heightened post-pandemic sensitivity to cleanliness. This shift means that food businesses can no longer...

Devon showcases its outstanding produce with Food Drink Devon at the Devon County Show

Food Drink Devon, Devon’s leading food and drink membership organisation, is looking forward to a busy and exciting few days ahead at Devon County Show (15th - 17th May 2025) as it looks to welcome new businesses and represent its 370 members.

A delicious celebration of the county’s finest food and drink, Food Drink Devon is right at the heart of Devon County Show’s Food & Drink Pavilion. Eight of their members will join together in a designated Food Drink Devon area, as well as many others exhibiting both inside and outside the Pavilion. Food Drink Devon is also proud to be...

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