Food & Drink

Food Drink Devon Unveils Shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Since entries closed at the end of March, a panel of respected...

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Poultry link to 244,000 food poisoning cases

New research published by the Food Standards Agency gives the most detailed picture yet of how many people suffer from food poisoning in the UK every year and how much food poisoning can be attributed to different foods.

The findings are important as official data for food poisoning cases significantly under-estimates how big the problem is, as only the most serious cases get reported...

Relaxing with a rhino!

Two key local names have joined forces to sell beer for charity this summer.

Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery are hoping Rhino Ale will raise funds for Critically Endangered black rhinos in Africa.

The beer is being sold in bottles and casks across the South West, with Wetherspoons stocking it in 24 pubs in Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth. The Zoo, a registered charity, will receive...

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Mr Pretzels opens its doors at Drake Circus

Popular pretzel store, Mr Pretzels, opens at Drake Circus today (Saturday).

The new store is the 28th store in the UK and sells everything from the classic salted pretzel to the best-selling cinnamon and sugar pretzel.

“We are passionate about offering the very best shopping experience, and quality brands, that we can” commented Greg Lumley, Centre Director, Drake Circus....

High profile guest chefs to teach at Manna from Devon Cooking School

Following the enormous success of a visit earlier this year from guest fish chef extraordinaire Mitch Tonks, Manna from Devon Cooking School is delighted to announce two must save dates for any food and drink enthusiast’s diary. As a special treat David and Holly Jones have invited two ‘celebrity’ experts to run two unique classes at their cooking school in Kingswear. Regular wine expert on...

Plymouth secures Fish2fork award

Plymouth has become the first city in the world to secure a Fish2fork Blue City Award.

Paul Cox, Director of Conservation and Communication at the National Marine Aquarium made the announcement today at the Big Food Debate, and proudly presented the award to Plymouth Councillor, Tudor Evans.

Paul also revealed the National Marine Aquarium will now be spearheading Plymouth’s bid...

Easy Diner set to open at Drake Circus

Drake Circus is set to welcome Ed’s Easy Diner in Summer. It will be the first of the popular and much-loved retro American Diner's to open in Devon and Cornwall.

Ed's is the home of great hamburgers, delicious hot dogs and arguably the best milkshakes in town, remaining a firm favourite for diners everywhere and it's authentic American interiors make it a hotspot for film and TV...

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What food is in season in June

Eating seasonal food is something we should all try to do. You will get the freshest produce and with a superior taste. We here at Live Love Eat understand that it's not always easy to know what to buy and when so we have created this article... What's in season in June to help you on your way.

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Stay for free at Dartmouth's Royal Castle Hotel

The Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth is celebrating Devon Restaurant Month with an offer that’s hard to refuse; a three-course Devon Taster Menu for £40 per head and a hotel room for free.

The only catch, other than the locally caught crab, is that you have to live in Devon to take up the offer, and if you want to stay in one of the highly sought-after river view rooms, there will be an...

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A Girl Called Jack supports Big Lunch

With the sixth annual Big Lunch taking place in thousands of communities in the South West on Sunday 1 June, celebrity cook Jack Monroe has shared a scrumptious selection of affordable recipes perfect for any Big Lunch.

The Big Lunch - the UK’s biggest get-together for neighbours - is a very simple idea from the Eden Project, encouraging people across the UK to have lunch with their...

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Local producers invited to take a stand in outdoor market

TALENTED artists, food producers and crafters are being invited to air their wares at a new outdoor market launched in Plymouth this summer.

The Local Produce Market will be held in the streets surrounding Plymouth City Market on the second Saturday of every month from May (starting May 10) to September.

Traders will be able to show of their creations from homemade cupcakes and...

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