Food & Drink

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest. From award-winning producers and passionate hospitality businesses to specialist retailers, 470 guests gathered at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, to celebrate the very best of Devon’s thriving culinary community. During the evening, Craig Beacham, Head Chef at Sandy Park Conference Centre (Exeter), was awarded the coveted title of ‘Chef of the Year’ in recognition of his achievements in providing consistently high quality...

At first blush, the idea of pairing whiskey with seafood might seem audacious—whiskey’s bold, whisky-forward flavours don’t always scream “delicate fish.” But just as contrasting ingredients can create culinary magic, the right drama can elevate the sea’s bounty, weaving salty sweetness, umami, and brine into a memorable gustatory duet. Think of the whiskey’s cask influence, smoke, or fruit-kissed warmth as a clever enhancer, designed to complement, not overpower.

The synergy between whiskey and seafood isn’t accidental. Coastal distilleries often deposit island air...

Devon-based Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero has just won gold and been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, less than a year after it was launched. This latest achievement follows gold awards from Taste of the West and The Farm Shop and Deli Awards, with undoubtedly more to come.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “We took our time creating Red Zero because we like to do things properly at Sandford Orchards. It was not the first non-alcoholic cider to market but we like to think that it is one of the best and it seems that the experts agree....

Working at a fast food chain can include the tasks of restocking the packaging. As each packaging type is designed for specific purposes:

• food preservation,
• presentation,
• сonvenience,
• compliance with environmental regulations.

The choice of materials is often influenced by sustainability goals, customer expectations and legal requirements. The most common of them are:

Paper and cardboard packaging Paper-based packaging is commonly used for items such as burger wraps, sandwich sleeves and paper bags. Cardboard, often...