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Red Zero Wins More Awards

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero. It has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West after winning Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, Best New Drink at the Food Drink Devon Awards, Gold from The Farm Shop and Deli Awards and Silver from the Great British Food Awards.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “Red Zero has had an outstanding first year, picking up a host of awards that recognise the hard work and dedication that we put...

Details of the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail revealed at exclusive pre-launch event

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses have come together to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Food and drink producers, retailers and restaurateurs gathered at an exclusive event at Exeter Cookery School to find out more about the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail. Created by Visit Exeter, the trail aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

The pre-launch event saw an...

Warrens Bakery winners of prestigious South West Craft Bakery Business Award

With over 150 years baking experience, Warrens Bakery have been crowned the winner of the esteemed South West Craft Bakery Business Award in the Baking Industry Awards 2018. Victorious in the South West category, it’s the third time in four years the Cornish artisan bakery has been shortlisted in the prestigious Baking Industry Awards.

As the South West champion, Warrens Bakery will now compete against six other regional winners from across England, Scotland and Wales for the overall title of Craft Bakery Business in the 2018 Awards. After a rigorous judging process, the privileged...

Details of the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail revealed at exclusive pre-launch event

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses have come together to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Food and drink producers, retailers and restaurateurs gathered at an exclusive event at Exeter Cookery School to find out more about the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail. Created by Visit Exeter, the trail aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

The pre-launch event saw an...

Lightfoot drivers get a taste for better driving with Frobishers

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning connected car technology that rewards better drivers, has announced a new partnership with specialist fruit juice and premium juice drink manufacturer Frobishers.

As part of this partnership, Frobishers will sponsor their own Lightfoot league in which Elite Drivers (those who achieve Lightfoot's gold standard for efficient driving) can compete for prizes. By following Lightfoot's in car audio and visual guidance, Elite Drivers not only cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint but are rewarded for smoother driving through a host of rewards...

Exeter set welcome Krispy Kreme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 6:16pm

Krispy Kreme is set to delight doughnut fans of Exeter by opening a brand new store at Guildhall Shopping Centre! On offer at the new store will be 16 varieties of delicious, melt-in-the-mouth treats – from the classic Original Glazed to the irresistible Lotus Caramelised Biscoff, and now Doughnut Bites, a new arrival to the line-up and already a fan favourite. Neil Williamson, Operations Director at Krispy Kreme, said “We’re really excited to be opening our doors in Exeter. More details to follow soon… “In the meantime, locals should keep their eyes peeled as we will be giving away...

Barbecue and Chilli Festival coming to Devon this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/14/2018 - 10:34am

The Devon Fire and Spice Festival comes to Powderham Castle this August for a celebration of barbecuing , chillies and spice,

This fiery weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, set between the castle ramparts and the Exe estuary, and this themed food festival will focus on hot sauces, spice rubs and mixes, chilli plants, barbecues, smokers and barbecue sauces, with plenty for the non-chilli lover too.

For those with a competitive nature, the organisers are encouraging entries into the barbecue competition on the Saturday, where teams compete throughout...

Come see, come try, come buy at Honiton Gate to Plate event

Sixty of Devon’s finest food and craft producers will be lining the High Street of Honiton on Wednesday 18 July to showcase their wares at the first-ever Honiton Gate to Plate event.

The free-to-attend celebration of some of the county and district’s most outstanding businesses is a fantastic opportunity for people to come see, come try, come buy, as the traders will be bringing along samples of the highest quality local food and drink for people to taste.

From traditional fare to the most creative – there’s something for everyone to taste and buy at this huge market which...

Why should your business invest in a coffee machine?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:28pm

Many of us certainly rely on our morning latte to give us that much-needed pick-me-up to start the day, and with Brits drinking an estimated 70 million cups of coffee daily, it is unsurprising that so many businesses are now choosing to invest in an office coffee machine.

From cost, convenience and employee productivity, to environmental and health aspects, there are plenty of reasons why either renting or buying a high-quality coffee machine for the workplace is a fantastic idea.

Less expenditure

With the rising cost of living, it is not too shocking to find that...

New foodie initiative set to boost food and drink businesses in Exeter and Greater Exeter

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses are being invited to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Due to be launched in time for summer 2018, the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail, which is being created by Visit Exeter, aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

Already, Quicke’s Farm Shop, Exeter Brewery, Pebblebed Wines, Darts Farm, Hotel du Vin, Exeter Gin, and the Exeter...

New venue revealed for Food and Drink Devon Awards 2018

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Thu, 07/05/2018 - 9:45pm

Food Drink Devon is delighted to announce that this year their prestigious award ceremony will be held on Monday 8th October 2018 at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, North Devon and will be hosted by legendary broadcaster Nigel Barden.

Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries have now closed for the Food Drink Devon Awards 2018 and it looks set to be another bumper year with an increase of more than 10% in entrant numbers.

Barbara King, a proud champion of Devon’s producers and chair of the board of directors for Food Drink Devon, comments: “The...

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