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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. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

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New study will show impact of coronavirus on Britain’s crucial food supply chains

The impact of coronavirus on Britain’s crucial food supply chains will be tracked as part of a new study which will show how the current crisis has affected the journey from farm to plate.

Experts will investigate the disruption caused by the pandemic for producers, manufacturers, distributers and retailers. Their work will help those in the food supply chain as they restructure rapidly, as well as inform government policymaking.

Representatives from industry bodies will share their experiences as part of the study, with findings disseminated as quickly as possible. The...

Launch of the South West Food Hub CIC

The South West Food Hub Community Interest Company (CIC) is being launched this month to lead a collaborative food community to support the region’s food network to buy local and establish sustainable, shorter supply chains across the South West’s food sector, focusing primarily on public procurement.

The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Heart of the South West LEP, the University of Exeter, Exeter City Futures, POM Support and the National Farmers' Union (NFU).

Alex Stevens, Regional Policy Manager at the NFU says; “We are a region united by...

Tips on Grilling Meat: Awesome BBQ

One of the best ways to bring your friends and family together is by hosting a barbeque. The sense of community you can achieve by sitting down and sharing a meal is unmatched. But to do this, you want to make sure that you can present the best possible food for your friends and family. Let’s look at some simple tips that you can use to cook the best possible meat.

Choose The Right Cut Of Meat

The first step is to make sure that you are getting the right cut of meat. There are multiple options that you might want to consider exploring. As an example, some of the most common types...

Cannabis seeds: the new protein foods

Among our neighbours to the south, the popularity of hemp and its by-products is skyrocketing. Market research has shown that over the past two years, sales of hemp-based food have increased by almost 60%!

This enthusiasm is not yet fully manifested on this side of the border, but it will most likely be soon.

Thanks to some of the best companies and websites, we can now buy cannabis seeds on Sensoryseeds . So, let's get ready to receive this wave and take a look at the subject.

Hemp and marijuana: is it the same thing?

Since a few years now, commercial...

Chef Michael Caines on life in lockdown

"The soul feels like it’s been ripped out of me. The fact that you can’t entertain the guests and cook and do the things you love can be quite difficult but that said we are now thinking out of that survival mode.."

Celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE is in reflective mood.

Just ten days short of his luxury country hotel and restaurant’s third anniversary, he was forced to shut the doors due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

And, although he has faced many challenges during his life, this could prove to be the biggest hurdle yet.

“We went from a point where we...

Sharpham Cheese Celebrating the British Cheese Weekender

The British Cheese Weekender is set to be the first utterly unique cheese festival, coming to our screens, tablets and newspapers over the early May bank holiday – 8th – 10th May 2020.

Featuring masterclasses, virtual farm tours and tastings from the experts, cheese lovers are coming together to celebrate the best from our British Isles.

Organised by the Specialist Cheesemakers Association (SCA), the Academy of Cheese, the Guild of Fine Food and cheese writer Patrick McGuigan, the British Cheese Weekender will invite cheese lovers to stock up on artisan cheese in the lead-...

Exeter can now order M&S Food on Deliveroo

Deliveroo and M&S have today announced that customers can now order an expanded M&S Food range on the Deliveroo app, via the Exeter store.

This announcement follows the launch of more than 100 M&S BP Franchise stores in March.

The extended range will mean customers can enjoy quick and easy dinner options such as restaurant quality Gastropub meals, popular prepared meals such as Indian, Chinese and Italian as well as a wide selection of M&S’s fantastic fresh produce for your own scratch cooking. Not to mention treats such as Chocolate Eclairs and New York...

Food Drink Devon's new campaign Devon Speaks Up

Doom and gloom might be everywhere at present, but there are green shoots beginning to sprout across the commercial South West - if you know how and where to look for them.

The organisation Food Drink Devon has launched a campaign through which its members can voice concerns and woes during the coronavirus lockdown - and the latest survey shows how many businesses are able to adapt and even develop going into the future, thanks to inventiveness and agility.

The first question in the Devon Speaks Up campaign’s latest fact-finding mission asks if business owners believe...

Get the kids into tapas with this easy-to-cook menu

The Spanish diet is one of the most nutritious in the world. With the prime ingredients consisting of olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish, you can’t go wrong with tasty Spanish cuisine.

But how do you get your kids to love this type of food? One way to get them to eat Spanish-inspired food is by introducing tapas – perfect bite-size portions made for sharing. Thanks to these recipes, they’ll become tapas aficionados in no time.

Broccoli and Potato Croquettes with Cheese & Herb Dip

Croquettes are a heavenly creation, particularly Spanish-style ham...

The healthiest cookware for your restaurant kitchen

One of the most necessary investments in the hotel and restaurant sector is to equip restaurant kitchens well: Make an intelligent purchase of the so-called chef's cookware or choose that industrial kitchenware that should be available in a business dedicated to the preparation of menus, be it a bar, a cafeteria, a restaurant.

It's simple: Equipping an industrial kitchen is essential to do a high-quality job that sets us apart from the competition and helps us create dishes that our customers demand and expect. But what kitchen cookware pots and pans are essential? What set of...

Food & Drink

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

New study will show impact of coronavirus on Britain’s crucial food supply chains

Launch of the South West Food Hub CIC

Tips on Grilling Meat: Awesome BBQ

Cannabis seeds: the new protein foods

Chef Michael Caines on life in lockdown

Sharpham Cheese Celebrating the British Cheese Weekender

Exeter can now order M&S Food on Deliveroo

Food Drink Devon's new campaign Devon Speaks Up

Get the kids into tapas with this easy-to-cook menu

The healthiest cookware for your restaurant kitchen

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