Food & Drink

From ancient India to the slopes of Dartmoor

A South Devon ghee manufacturer is supplying UK health food stores and drawn praise from a top Indian restaurateur, thanks to a business loans delivered by SWIG Finance.

A South Devon kitchen-table business manufacturing organic ghee has grown to supply health food stores...

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Devon hospitality businesses invited to join new ‘Hospitality for Nature’ fundraising initiative

A new countywide initiative is launching to help protect and restore Devon’s natural environment by inviting hospitality businesses to add an optional £1 donation to customer bills.

Hospitality for Nature, created by Devon Environment Foundation (DEF), offers a simple way for restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs and holiday providers to support grassroots nature restoration projects across...

Fuel Up With Warrens Bakery At Trago’s Petrol Station In Newton Abbot

Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, has opened a new in-store shop at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot, one of the West Country’s busiest petrol stations.

The recently launched site is the Cornish company’s 48th location, and will serve customers with its range of baked products, including its famous handcrimped pasties and new Spring range of gourmet sausage...

When Coffee Moves from Routine to Craft: The Role of Premium Coffee Machines

Anybody who has ever tried to brew a proper espresso at home knows that calling it a craft is far from an overstatement: although deceptively simple at first glance, espresso is, in fact, as demanding as coffee gets. Unsurprisingly, it’s the Italians that may have formulated the best summary of the complexities involved in pulling the perfect shot. They call it the four M’s: macinazione ,...

Cranbrook to Host First eat:Festival Food and Drink Event

eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.

The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for...

How to Get More Protein in Your Diet: Practical Tips for Busy, Active People

Getting enough protein every day doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With the right strategies, you can easily hit your goals while enjoying delicious meals and snacks. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose fat, improve recovery, or simply feel more energized, increasing your daily protein intake is one of the highest-impact changes you can make.

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Flapjackery's Oli Robbins with Judith Quinn and Philippa Ryan celebrate Taste of the West Gold

Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.

The awards are widely regarded as a benchmark for quality across the region, celebrating the very best producers, retailers and hospitality businesses....

Copperhead and Powderkeg named Champions of the South West Indie Beer Awards 2026

Copperhead Ales and Powderkeg brewery have taken home the top two awards at the Indie Beer Awards South West, which took place yesterday at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot.

It was Copperhead Ales' 'Black Flamingo', a big, bold Imperial Stout at a hefty 8.2% ABV that wowed the judges in the cask beer awards with flavours of rich chocolate and black coffee. Described by...

Why Danish Butter Cookies Remain the World's Most Gifted Tin of Biscuits

Danish butter cookies occupy a unique position in the global gift market that no other biscuit product has managed to replicate. The combination of a familiar, universally appealing flavour, a decorative tin that feels genuinely presentable, and a price point that sits comfortably in the gift-giving sweet spot has made them the default choice for occasions ranging from Christmas and Easter to...

Salcombe Distilling Co. reports strong 2025 growth and sets its sights on tripling its size over the next five years

Distilling their multi-award-winning Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light on the waterfront of Salcombe, Salcombe Distilling Co. has reported 10% year-on-year growth, significantly outperforming a drinks and hospitality sector facing widespread decline.

The Devon-based distillery has maintained strong momentum despite challenging market conditions, driven by disciplined...

Now open: Rockfish Sidmouth

Award-winning sustainable seafood restaurant group Rockfish , from CEO and Founder Mitch Tonks, has officially opened its Sidmouth restaurant on Tuesday 17th March, marking the brand’s eleventh restaurant location along the South West coast of England.

Located at Port Royal on Sidmouth seafront within the historic Drill Hall, Rockfish Sidmouth has carefully preserved the character of...

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