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

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...

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5 ways to shake up your food shop

When you have to go to the supermarket several times a week to stock up on food for your ever-hungry family, it’s easy to fall into a rut.

Rather than taking the time to consider whether your purchases are as healthy, sustainable, and ethical as you would like, it’s infinitely more convenient to grab the same safe, packaged goods time and time again.

If you're interested in making your food shop more nutritious, more sustainable, and more supportive of local businesses, here are a few steps to start you down the path to a healthier, greener dinner table.

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7 ways you can eat better this year

As we come into the new year, you may be looking for ways to improve your health and fitness levels. One way you can do this is by eating a more improved and healthy diet. This could mean swapping out sugary snacks for healthier options or cutting back on the fatty foods you eat.

We’ve done some research into the best ways to improve your eating habits and we’ve gathered all of the information below. Check it all out now and get eating more healthily this year!

Shop smarter

There are a few ways that you can adapt your shopping habits to improve the way you eat. To begin...

Margoux to open in Princesshay

Margoux Restaurant and Wine Bar will open in Princesshay on 25thMarch 2022, the latest addition to the centre’s line-up of eateries.

Margoux is relocating to Princesshay Square, next to Coal Kitchen, offering restaurant dining and adding a new cocktail lounge and a sun-trap terrace overlooking Exeter Cathedral for al fresco dining.

Margoux uses westcountry suppliers for its international menu that includes lunch, dinner and Sunday roast.

Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We are delighted to welcome Margoux to Princesshay. Its high quality,...

5 healthy ways to eat meat

With the popularity of new diets like veganism and vegetarianism, there may be some question as to whether you should be eating meat anymore. While there are many benefits of a more vegetable-based diet, there is absolutely no reason you can’t eat meat in a healthy way.

We’ve been doing a bit of research into the different ways you can incorporate meat into a healthy, balanced diet, and we’ve gathered all of the information here. Take a look below to find out how to get your meat fix and stay healthy!

Choose good meat

Choosing meat from well-respected and high-quality...

Taste of the West award for the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Situated on a hilltop overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Jurassic Coast, The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is delighted to be presented with a ‘Silver’ award at the Taste of the West Awards 2022 in the Café and Tearoom category. Josh Donald, managing director of Coast View Holiday Park commented: “ We’re thrilled with this incredible accolade from Taste of the West. It’s fantastic we are growing in popularity with the local community and holidaymakers. I’m so proud of our dedicated staff who work hard to deliver great service and delicious locally sourced food to our...

Comparing French press coffee maker and drip coffee makers

If you love coffee, there’s probably not a single day that goes by without you indulging in at least one cup of the caffeinated beverage. Whether you make your own, buy it from a local shop or online from cafeduchateau.net, you might have considered purchasing one of the many types of coffee makers that are available to purchase.

Coffee purists may not appreciate the convenience of the drip coffee maker, but it’s hard to argue with the ease and simplicity of using it. If you’re curious about trying something new, however, the French press might be just what you’re looking for....

Taste East Devon returns for 2022

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, Taste East Devon is delighted to announce its 2022 food festival is to run from 3-18th September, extending into a 16 day celebration.

Award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants across East Devon have joined forces again to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across the region. Founder Members include THE PIG-at Combe, Darts Farm, Otter Brewery, Deer Park Country House, River Cottage, East Devon AONB, Donkey Sanctuary, Mazzard Farm, Jack in the Green and Lympstone Manor.

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Innovative Devonia Plans to Expand Sustainable Spring Water Business

A Devon spring water company which puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does is set to double its area of operations. Devonia, which has reused 2.2 million bottles since it began trading, saving nearly 300,000 kilograms of glass from going into a landfill, is the only spring water company in southern Britain with a business model based on the concept of reusing bottles time and again.

“There are two basic elements involved with the increasing demand for spring water, what’s inside the bottle and the bottle itself,” says company owner, Neil Graham. “And every drop of...

Taste of The West gold award for Whimple pub

The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple   has been awarded a Taste of The West Gold Award for their exceptional pub dining.

Licensees of The Thirsty Farmer Donna and Marc Slater, and their team have received a Taste Of The West Gold Award, which is a highly respected accolade in the South West with only 20 to 30 Gold Awards given to pubs each year. The pub received the Gold Award in the category of Dining Pubs, for their exceptional food offer and first class customer service.  

Donna Slater, co-licensee of The Thirsty Farmer, said: “We are humbled to have received this award and...

McDonald’s Marsh Barton Restaurant set to reopen

Following significant investment from local franchisee, David Shawyer, McDonald’s in Stone Lane Retail Park on Marsh Barton Road is set to reopen on 3rd February 2022 after a major refurbishment, which has brought exciting new features to the restaurant. The official re-opening will be attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, to officiate with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The new restaurant will boast all the latest innovations from McDonald’s, including new, more efficient, soft drinks machines and a new staff room with a new redesigned kitchen for the crew...

Food & Drink

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

5 ways to shake up your food shop

7 ways you can eat better this year

Margoux to open in Princesshay

5 healthy ways to eat meat

Taste of the West award for the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Comparing French press coffee maker and drip coffee makers

Taste East Devon returns for 2022

Innovative Devonia Plans to Expand Sustainable Spring Water Business

Taste of The West gold award for Whimple pub

McDonald’s Marsh Barton Restaurant set to reopen

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