Specialist Food, Drink and Lifestyle PR Agency Raw Expands at Pace

Our friends over at Specialist Devon-based food, drink and lifestyle PR agency RAW are expanding at great pace and, amongst a number of recent new business wins, is now working splendidly with The Collective at Woolsery.  

And to ensure it can properly resource its growing client base, RAW has recruited highly experienced PR practitioner and influencer Cheska Hull. 

Commenting on behalf of RAW, co-director Hayley Reynolds, says: “We're delighted to not only be growing in line with our current clients, but also adding to our portfolio of award-winning businesses which are leading the way in their various categories."

Hayley went on to say: "We're in the fortunate position of only working with those who we truly believe in, who share similar values and ethos as RAW, with sustainability and the pursuit of excellence as key drivers.”  

Hayley continued“ It is exciting to have Cheska on our ever growing team.  Cheska previously starred in BAFTA award-winning reality show 'Made In Chelsea' as well as running her own PR company for five years and she's a popular influencer in her own right, with an incredible black book of highly valuable contacts.”

Cheska added: “It's brilliant to be working with such a creative and vibrant team here in Devon.  We represent the best food, drink and lifestyle brands from both the South West region and further afield. Although based in Devon, RAW has the same skills, contacts and resources as any London based agencies. It also has the added knowledge of the Westcountry. It's great to have found a company like that in the county I love living and raising a family in.”

Cheska joins the already vibrant and incredibly talented team which includes the outstanding Lucy Johnson, Harry Hook, Kath Hope, Martin Hesp, Danielle Merchant, Emilie Morris, Hanna China and Anna Roses. 

Commenting on its appointment of RAW for all its PR activity, Emily Harmon, who oversees the project at The Collective at Woolsery in North Devon, says: “RAW is truly passionate about all they do and, within a few short weeks of working together, have already gained national coverage for our newly launched accommodation.  I'm looking forward to the months ahead working with the team, there.” 

The Collective at Woolsery is now offering the choice of seven utterly stunning places to stay that are luxurious, opulent and beautifully designed and well-appointed. 

Each has its own unique character, drawing on the history and heritage of the village and telling its own story through a stunning aesthetic carefully designed by New Heritage Design. With the on-site The Farmers Arms, Woolsery is rapidly becoming one of Devon's most exciting culinary destinations. To find out more about The Collective at Woolsery please visit the website, here https://woolsery.com.

Assisting with RAW's growth plan, Hayley recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme which helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing access to education and business support.  

It equips them with the tools to grow sustainably and unlock their full potential.  The course has helped cement RAW's position as one of the country's leading food, drink and lifestyle PR agencies. Hayley founded RAW in 2011 and now runs the business with her husband Jonathan Reynolds. Hayley is also on the board of Food Drink Devon, a membership of the county's leading food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses dedicated to serving up the best produce from the county.  

RAW's current clients include Trewithen Dairy, Salcombe Gin, Kamado Joe, Flapjackery, Luscombe Drinks, Masterbuilt, Matthews Cotswolds Flour, The Collective at Woolsery, Sandford Orchards, Hattiers Rum, Darts Farm, Hub RWY, Sandridge Barton, Salcombe Brewery, Devonia Water, Owens Coffee, Food Drink Devon, The Food Works SW, Blackpool Sands, New London Light, England's Seafood Feast, Taste East Devon and South West Wine School. 

https://rawfoodanddrinkpr.co.uk.

Indulge in Wimbledon-Inspired Delights With Trewithen Dairy's Limited Edition Pimms Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for Two and Two New Recipes

Cornish dairy Trewithen Dairy has presented a quintessential English cream tea experience.

Indulge in Wimbledon-Inspired delights with their limited edition Pimms Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for two.

Trewithen Dairy Pimm’s Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for two -  at a RRP £24.49 - www.trewithendairy.co.uk 

Why not immerse yourself in the true essence of Wimbledon, whether you're captivated by the on-court action or enjoying the tournament from the comfort of your own sofa or recliner, with the perfect serving of strawberries and cream. 

Trewithen Dairy is offering customers a delicious and exclusive limited edition summer hamper, designed to delight all aficionados of a quintessentially English cream tea. With the rich heritage of Cornwall woven into each and every product, this is a true celebration of wonderful English culinary traditions.

Inside the carefully curated hamper, you’ll discover a selection of premium products which will include Trewithen Dairy’s delicious and award-winning golden crusted clotted cream, four fluffy scones (plain, fruit or gluten-free), a pot of Cornish strawberry jam, The Cornish Tea Company’s tea bags or Cornish Ground Coffee and two cans of Pimms for an extraordinarily delicious  cream tea experience. Extra Pimms cans and a special Wimbledon Guest Towel can also be purchased as optional extras.

Adding an extra taste of summer, Trewithen Dairy has collaborated with the Cornish summer cup company, Pocketful of Stones, to create two new and exclusive recipes. You'll be captivated by the burst of summer flavours in their summer cup scones and no-churn summer cup clotted cream ice cream, perfectly complementing the cream tea ensemble. (That's Food and Drink has already published that recipe!)

Indulge in the spirit of Wimbledon, savour the delights of Trewithen Dairy's limited edition summer hamper, and experience the pinnacle of a English cream tea affair while enjoying Wimbledon.

Summer cup scones

Light and refreshing, the scones are a delicious talking-point to serve at parties for a summery twist on the classic cream tea. Pen Sans Summer Cup is bursting with ripe summer fruits and red berries - perfect with our luxurious Cornish clotted cream. Feel free to use shop-bought scones and take them to the next level if you haven’t time to bake your own.

Ingredients

For the scones

350g Self-raising flour, sieved

Pinch of salt

100g Trewithen Dairy unsalted butter

110ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

1 Egg, beaten

For the topping

150g Frozen strawberries

2tbsp Caster sugar

50ml Pen Sans Summer Cup

Garnish 

Fresh strawberries

Mint leaves

Cucumber, sliced

Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

Method

BeginS with the scones. Preheat the oven to 190c. Grease and line two baking trays.

Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour to create fine breadcrumbs. Stream the milk in slowly, using a cold knife to gently mix until it just forms a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 20 minutes while you make the strawberry topping.

Place the frozen strawberries and a splash of water in a saucepan over a medium heat, allowing them to break down. At this point, add a measure of summer cup and caster sugar. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes until it has reduced down slightly. Remove from the heat and chill.

Back to the scones. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 2cm and cut into rounds with a cutter. Don’t twist them out of the cutter, otherwise they will warp in the oven. 

Place on the baking trays, before brushing the tops with the beaten egg. Bake for 12 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

To serve, smother with strawberry sauce, a generous spoonful of Cornish clotted cream and garnish with strawberries, cucumber and mint. Enjoy with a large jug of summer cup filled with summery botanicals. Heaven!

No-churn summer cup clotted cream ice-cream

The epitome of summer flavours, Pen Sans Summer Cup is bursting with red berry aromas and pairs perfectly with our rich Cornish clotted cream. Make this easy no-churn ice-cream in advance so you have it ready to pull out of the freezer for hot days and al fresco dessert.

Ingredients

2 Large eggs

125g Caster sugar

250ml Double cream

200g Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

250ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

200g Strawberries - frozen (defrosted) or fresh

1 tbsp Icing sugar

50ml Pen Sans Summer Cup

Garnish

Mint leaves

Strawberries

Orange slices

Method

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy. While still whisking, add the caster sugar, one spoonful at a time and continue mixing for a few minutes. Add both creams and pour in the milk, while continuing to whisk.

Pour into a freezer-proof container (a loaf or baking tin works well) and freeze for two hours. Remove from the freezer, whisk thoroughly and return to the freezer. 

In the meantime, place the strawberries and a splash of water in a small saucepan over a medium heat and cook until the strawberries break down into a sauce. Add the icing sugar and Pen Sans Summer Cup. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until the mixture reduces slightly. Set aside too cool. 

Stir the strawberry sauce through the semi-frozen ice cream and, using a cocktail stick, pull it gently through to create a beautiful marbling effect. Add the remaining strawberries on top and return to the freezer until frozen - approximately one hour later. When you’re ready to serve, remove from the freezer and add fresh strawberries, mint and orange slices to garnish. Enjoy in cones or bowls.

https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk.

Ganley & Naish Wins Unique Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2023

The results are now in for this year's Sandford Orchards Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards and the 2023 gold winner is Ganley & Naish with silvers being awarded to Palmers Upland Cyder and Tinston Wines and Cider. 

The Sandford Orchards Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards, now in their third year, are truly remarkable awards that offer aspiring cider makers advice, guidance and guaranteed listings in the on and off trade and offering genuine support of the future of cider in the UK.

Barny Butterfield, who is the Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards and founder of the awards comments: ”After the success of last year's competition, we were genuinely thrilled and pleased to see even more interest in the awards this year. 

"We had a total of 24 entries, from counties all across the UK, with all styles of cider represented. Naturally sweet to single variety, session ciders to bottle fermented ciders. The judges were so impressed with the quality of all of the ciders that were entered, which is a real compliment to the standard of cider now being produced all over the UK.”

The esteemed panel of judges included renowned drinks writer, Pete Brown, cider producer and director of The Cider House London, Mary Topp, 2020 Masterchef Professionals winner, Alex Webb, food and drink editor for Hearst Magazines, Emma Franklin and Sandford Orchards' very own Barny Butterfield.

Ganley & Naish's winning cider, Hell and High Water (ABV 5.5%) is a single variety, Browns apple cider in a 440ml can. A medium dry, sparkling cider that the judges described as unique, beautiful, impressive and drinkable. 

They described it as: “ This is a crisp and gently complex cider with a lovely sweetness to acid balance. Ridiculously moreish, light on the palate -fault free, an amazing single variety with an apple notoriously difficult to nail down! The branding is sensational, breaks the mould and brings a contemporary and classic feel to an amazing drink.”

Andy Jenkins at Ganley & Naish was delighted to receive the gold award and commented: “To get this cider out had been very trying; COVID, new packing type, new branding, new artwork, working with new people and building those relationships. So to win this award, with a product I'm incredibly proud of, has made it even more special and more rewarding.”

Ganley & Naish's impressive prize package includes a £500 Vigo voucher, a listing at their local Stable Pizza, a listing at The London Cider House, a Sandford Orchards collaboration limited edition cider and a visit by Sandford Orchards' cider makers to offer practical help and advice about setting up.

The gold and silver winners will all receive mentoring from Sandford Orchards' cider makers, a yearlong listing at Devon's Darts Farm and a listing on www.sandfordorchards.co.uk. In addition, the silver winners both receive a £200 voucher from Bag in Box Shop UK

Barny went on to say: “The Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards are nothing like any other cider competition. It's the competition I wish I could have entered and won when I was starting out. Without a budget, without much help and support it can be really daunting trying to get started in any career, let alone cider making!

"It feels great to be able to give something back to the industry that has given me so much. This is an award with the kind of bankable bonus that doesn't grow on trees! We're really keen to ensure all these cider makers go on to fulfil their part in our quest to bring the joy of cider to as many people as we possibly can!”

He went on to say: "Sandford Orchards would like to thank the generous sponsors of this year's competition: Vigo Ltd who are providing a £500 voucher for the gold winner, The Stable and The London Cider House who are giving the gold winner a listing and The Bag in Box Shop who are giving away £200 vouchers to the two silver winners.

"The Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards were launched by Sandford Orchards at the end of 2019 and aim to recognise and celebrate excellent quality whole juice ciders from around the UK. For further information on the Sandford Orchards Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk/cider-awards or follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and  Instagram. For more information on Ganely & Naish visit www.ganleyandnaish.co.uk

Sandford Orchards' Father's Day Gifts

Sandford Orchards has a wonderful and fantastic range of gifts ready to be delivered to your dad this Father's Day. 

Devon Red Mini Keg & Glass Set (£23.00 from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk)

Perfect for parties and sharing with his friends, the Devon Red Mini-Keg gives Dad the chance to practise his pint pouring skills at home. This kit contains a 5 litre Devon Red Mini-Keg and a Sandford Orchards branded pint glass.

Pub in a Box  (£22.00 from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk)

Treat Dad to Sandford Orchards' Pub in a Box, which is filled with Devon cider and snacks. This hamper contains: a 500ml bottle of Devon Mist, Shaky Bridge and Fanny's Bramble plus a 440ml can of Devon Red, a packet of Burts Crisps and Burts Popcorn, Pork Scratchings, a Sandford Orchards pint glass, some beer mats and either a bottle opener or sunglasses.

For their full gift range and for further information on Sandford Orchards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk, follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

Gliding to Glory: Highlights from Head of the Dart 2023, with sponsorship from Salcombe Gin

On Saturday 29th April, the Head of The Dart event returned to the waters in Dartmouth with 240 stand up paddle boarders taking part, bringing excitement and energy to the town. 

The largest paddle board event in the UK, participants started in Dartmouth and paddled 12 km to the finish in Totnes, with over half the fleet taking part for the first time. 

Participant ages ranged from 18 to early 70's. The event featured races for all skill levels, from novice to elite, and showcased the beauty and athleticism of SUP boarding.

For the first time in seven years, the annual event was able to run the full course (previous events were altered due to inclement weather) and with the sun out, it made for a fantastic day.  The event saw people travelling from all around the country to take part, with paddlers coming from as far as Cumbria, Northumberland and Jersey.

Participant, Alasdair Conn commented: “It's the first time I've paddled that part of the Dart and I'm looking forward to going back and taking my time to explore, it is a beautiful estuary and river.”

This year saw Starboard SUP UK team rider Hector Jessel, 19 years old, win the '14' Men's race fleet' improving on his third place from last year, with local Will Keetley coming in second.  

Ginnie Betts, who has raced across Europe, took home first place in the '14' Women's race' having not taken part since 2019.  

The Head of the Dart event is not only a great day out for participants and spectators, but also provides a boost to the local economy, with over 60 per cent of participants coming from outside Devon.

Howard Davies, Co-Founder and Director of sponsor, Salcombe Gin said: "It is brilliant to sponsor such a fantastic event year on year, we are always blown away by the amazing support that is shown by those taking part and those coming to watch. The Head of the Dart is a fantastic event that brings people together from all over the country to enjoy the beauty of the River Dart and the excitement of competitive paddle boarding."

John Hibbard, CEO of sponsor, Red Paddle Co added: “It was fantastic to see so many seasoned paddlers and new SUPers out in force for this year's Head of the Dart event.

“It was a perfect day with a vast number of people having the absolute best day out, with the sun shining and an incredibly positive atmosphere. It's great to be able to welcome so many paddle boarders to Red's home turf and experience South Devon in its prime. The Head of the Dart is a very special event with paddlers from all walks of life and experience levels all coming together, encouraging each other to complete the challenge."

For more information visit the event's website at headofthedart.wordpress.com.

Trewithen Dairy Expands Online Hamper Offering To Nationwide Audience

Family-owned Trewithen Dairy is expanding its online hamper range, so allowing this top Cornish dairy's award-winning products to be enjoyed more widely nationwide. 

Having just launched its new online shop with six hampers to choose from, the premium dairy is set to continue expanding its range with further additions of 'limited edition' offerings. 

The following Trewithen Dairy hampers are now available and can be found at www.trewithendairy.co.uk

Cornish Cream Tea Hamper For Two

Large Cornish Cream Tea Hamper

Prosecco Cornish Cream Tea Hamper For Two 

Cornish Hamper for Two

Large Cornish Hamper

Luxury Cornish Cream Tea for Two

All hampers come carefully packaged and have the option of adding a personalised gift message and a selection of optional extras. 

Francis Clarke, director at Trewithen Dairy, says: “We believe there's no greater pleasure than being treated to a delivery filled with the makings of an authentic Cornish cream tea, including the all-important Cornish clotted cream. 

"Our cream tea hampers are in hot demand during key gifting times, for example Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas. Through expanding our hamper offering, we hope to bring a proper taste of the West Country to a wider community.”  

Trewithen Dairy is owned and run by the Clarke family, who have owned Greymare Farm in the Cornish Glynn Valley since 1976 and started crafting dairy products there in March 1994. Nowadays, they produce 125 million litres of milk each year, which becomes clotted cream, butter and yoghurt. Recognised as a champion food producer of the West Country, having been awarded Gold by the Taste of the West judging panel for 2022 for both their salted butter and traditional Cornish clotted cream, their sought after golden-crusted clotted cream with PDO status completes these gift hampers that bring joy to recipients nationwide.

Trewithen Dairy has appointed Devon Hampers to undertake the fulfilment for Trewithen Dairy's webshop, including supplying, packaging and distributing its hampers. This relationship between two of the West Country's leading businesses is cemented on their shared emphasis on regional provenance, quality execution and enriching experiences and will ensure that even more customers will be able to enjoy Trewithen Dairy's exceptional produce, delivered directly to their doors.

About the partnership, Francis says: “We're delighted to build a strong relationship between Trewithen Dairy and Devon Hampers. In addition to handling logistics, their experience as a retailer with a passion for sourcing local products is admirable.”

Adam Fox-Edwards of Devon Hampers adds: “It's fantastic to welcome Trewithen Dairy as a customer to help enhance their webshop offering, which will undoubtedly boost sales. The quality of Trewithen Dairy's Cornish clotted cream together with our reputation for premium hamper delivery means we're perfect partners. 

"We're so proud to champion both Devon and Cornwall and this shows in our hampers. Nearly all our food and drink is locally sourced from small businesses. We look forward to bringing a taste of the West Country to the rest of the nation.”

Trewithen Dairy was awarded 'Sustainability Champions' in the Food Mag Reader Awards 2022, recognising its commitment to the environment. In terms of its dairy products, Trewithen is a 'champion' food producer of the West Country by the Taste of the West judging panel for 2022, for both their salted butter and traditional Cornish clotted cream. 

If your Mother is into cocktails, make Devon Cove your go to!

The producer behind the multi award-winning and silky smooth Cove Vodka, Devon Cove, has expertly

curated a whole range of cocktail sets which make a unique and highly desirable gift for Mother's Day. 

These attractive gift boxes are wrapped in a colourful ribbon and include a handwritten gift tag with free nationwide delivery over £30.

Cove Passion Royale Cocktail and Salcombe Candle Gift Box £43.00

The gift box includes – Cove Passion Royale Cocktail Kit (20cl bottle of Cove Passion Liqueur, 2 x 20cl bottles of Prosecco, recipe) Salcombe Candle Company Hope Cove Seashells Candle and a personal gift tag. There's enough to make four cocktails. Cove Passion Fruit Liqueur is enchantingly exotic and silky smooth. Fresh passion fruits have been expertly combined with Cove Vodka to create a delicate, delicious liqueur.

Cove Hazelnut Liqueur, Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow Gift Box £36.90

A deliciously indulgent gift for all mums! The box includes - 20cl bottle of Cove Hazelnut Liqueur (made with Cove's award-winning Potato Vodka and caramelised hazelnuts, 150g luxury hot chocolate from Salcombe Dairy and 80g chocolate dipped marshmallows from the Grown-up Marshmallow Company. Cove Hazelnut Liqueur is gorgeous sipped or mixed with a hot chocolate, or you can enjoy it served over ice.

Cove Passion Fruit Martini & Macaron Gift Box £42.90

The Passion Fruit Martini is Cove's take on the ever popular Pornstar Martini. They've combined their luxuriously smooth Cove Vodka, Passion Liqueur, vanilla, pineapple and lime to create a deliciously fruity and tantalising cocktail. Combined with a box of delicious macarons it's a fabulous gift. 20cl bottle of award-winning Cove Vodka, 20cl Cove Passion Liqueur, 20cl Monin Vanilla Syrup, 20cl Pineapple Juice, Simple instructions, A box of 6 macarons from Pretty Little Pastries. Serves 4. All you need are glasses, ice, fresh lime and passion fruit (optional).

Founded in 2019 by Leanne Carr, Devon Cove creates exceptional vodka using King Edward potatoes lovingly grown on Leanne's family farm overlooking Hope Cove. Already the recipient of multiple high profile awards, Cove vodka is as pure and clean as the sea air around it and uniquely smooth to taste. Cove Vodka, Cove Cocktail Kits, Cove Coffee Liqueur, Cove Damson Liqueur, Cove Rum, Cove Hazelnut Liqueur, Cove Passion Liqueur and a wide range of gift boxes are all available to purchase from www.devoncove.co.uk with free nationwide delivery over £30.

To keep up to date with all of Devon Cove's news and for cocktail recipes and inspiration 'like' @Devon Cove Vodka on Facebook, 'follow' devoncovevodka on Instagram or @devoncovevodka on Twitter or visit www.devoncove.co.uk

Make Mother's Day extra-special with the help of Devon Hampers

If there is one thing everyone can agree on, it's that a delicious cream tea tastes heavenly and that's why a Devon Hampers Luxury Cream Tea Hamper is the perfect gift on Mothering Sunday.

The hamper is full of delectable treats including four freshly baked scones, that are rich, light and sweet and the perfect size for a spoonful of the smoothest Devon clotted cream and a spoonful of strawberry jam that's filled with flavour. 

There are other suitable treats, too. Real fudge, tasty biscuits and a bottle of delicious Devon cider, or why not brew the perfect cup of Cornish Smuggler Tea for a quintessentially English treat on Mother's Day? 

Prosecco Devon Cream Tea For Two Hamper £30.50 including delivery

If your mum loves her afternoon tea treats, the Prosecco Devon Cream Tea For Two hamper is a wonderful luxury gift hamper to arrive on her doorstep. 

The hamper features freshly baked scones, the finest Devon clotted cream and strawberry jam, made in the same village as Devon Hampers,  all to be enjoyed with a cup of perfectly brewed Devonshire Tea, or a glass of the finest Prosecco.

Devon Hampers Celebration Cream Tea Hamper from £55 including delivery

The Devon Hampers Celebration Hamper will make your mum's day with a traditional cream tea the star of the show, but with some carefully chosen extras too. For the cream tea, there are two freshly baked scones, just the right amount of crumble, and the perfect amount of lightness, with the smoothest Devon clotted cream and richest  strawberry jam ready to be piled on top in big spoonfuls. 

Included in the hamper are other flavours and tastes of the Westcountry too, such as cheese, crackers, chutney, a fruit cake and a bottle of Prosecco, making this the ultimate hamper to celebrate Mothering Sunday.

Devon Hampers also has a GLUTEN FREE Cream Tea Hamper (from £24.50 including delivery)

And a VEGAN Cream Tea  (from £23.50 including delivery)

To place your orders please visit https://www.devonhampers.com/

A Box of Genuine, Handmade Flapjacks Is the Best Treat for Mums on Mother's Day

Mother's Day is very nearly upon us and it's time to spoil those motherly figures in our lives with fabulous, delectable gluten free flapjacks from Flapjackery.

You can spoil your mum in the comfort of her own home with a box of the most delicious treats. Hand made on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon using the very best British ingredients and presented in 100% recyclable packaging, these boxes of treats are the perfect accompaniment for a special afternoon tea.

The Happy Mother's Day Message Box (£35) is the perfect way to spoil your mum with delicious flapjacks that have just enough crunch and not too much crumble. The star of the box is a giant piece of Millionaires Flapjack with the message Happy Mother's Day hand written in white chocolate. Packed around it are eight half pieces of flapjack in the mouth watering flavours of Ruby Millionaire, Raspberry and White Chocolate, Ginger & Dark Chocolate, Cherry Bakewell, Golden Salted Caramel, Double chocolate Brownie, Lemon Drizzle and Clotted Cream.

Mother's Day Flapjack Box 6 half pieces £15.00

Flapjackery's Mother's Day selection box  has six of the best selling flavours in half-size pieces that are perfect for a luxurious afternoon tea.

The box contains pieces of Ruby Millionaire, Chocolate Fudge, Salted Caramel Brownie, Raspberry and White Chocolate, Praline, Cherry Bakewell fudge that are handmade using the very best British ingredients.

The Mother's Day 12 half pieces (£25.00) has the following flavours.

Ruby Millionaire, Chocolate Fudge, Salted Caramel Brownie, Raspberry and White Chocolate, Praline, Cherry Bakewell, Golden Salted Caramel, Clotted Cream Fudge, Peanut Butter Brownie, Double chocolate Brownie.

Order online at www.flapjackery.co.uk

Sandford Orchards Launch Limited Edition Coronation Devon Red Cider

Top, award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is thrilled to launch Limited Edition Coronation Devon Red Cider. It's a celebration of all things British and the perfect thirst-quencher for any coronation festivities.  It will be available from March in 500ml bottles RRP £2.30 from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk as well as selected retail outlets, pubs and hospitality venues.

Barny Butterfield, who is Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards said: “Most of us are too young to remember the last coronation so we are eagerly anticipating some fantastic celebrations across the country. We wanted to mark the occasion with the launch of our Coronation Limited Edition Devon Red Cider, which is created from British apples grown and pressed in Devon, using traditional methods, at the oldest working cider mill in the UK. 

"No coronation parties will be complete without it! Why would you toast the new King's health with French champagne when you can raise a glass of 100% British cider?”

Limited Edition Coronation Devon Red Cider (ABV 4.5%) is a perfectly balanced, refreshing medium cider. It is a naturally tasty and utterly delicious fresh apple cider created from British apples grown in orchards rooted in the rich, red, fertile soil which surrounds Sandford Orchards.

Founded in 2002, independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards is based in Crediton, Mid Devon in the oldest working cider mill in the UK. The area has long been known as one of the most fertile parishes in all of Britain, both for its grazing and ability to grow apples. Crediton sits in the lee of the moors, so receives the right amount of rain and the right units of heat in summer.

Sandford Orchards takes a fresh, natural and low impact approach to producing cider. Combining tradition and innovation, Sandford Orchards produces an award-winning range of core session, traditional, flavoured and fine ciders.

For further information on Sandford Orchards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk, follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

Food Drink Devon Shines a Light on County's Food and Drink to a National Audience

(As a proud Plymothian, or Janner, my wife vigorously approves of this message!)

Championing quality, sustainability and provenance, Food Drink Devon is shining a light on the county's food and drink to a nationwide audience with events at the Houses of Parliament and the QEll Centre over the coming month. 

At these events, the ongoing innovation, drive and enterprise within the entire region of Devon will be showcased. There will be a selection of producers on display, such as Luscombe Drinks, Hattiers Rum, Salcombe Gin and Sharpham wines from Sandridge Barton, plus leading hospitality businesses, like Boringdon Hall, Saunton Sands Hotel, Winslade Manor and The View restaurant which is at the new Courtyard by Marriott Sandy Park Hotel. 

This incredibly active and vibrant organisation, which is going from strength-to-strength, has now reached a record 350 members and has grown its team with a new membership development manager, Kate Rippin.

It has a host of networking events, workshops and trade and consumer shows planned, plus its highly regarded awards which are currently open for entries. The recent The Source trade show, at which Food Drink Devon had an important presence, reflected the energy within the food and drink sector in the region. 

The forthcoming Toby's Garden Festival, 28th and 29th April, at Powderham Castle will have a tempting selection of local food and drink all provided by Food Drink Devon members. 

Greg Parsons, who is the proactive chair of Food Drink Devon, says: “It's exciting to be hosting a 'Taste of Devon' event with Anthony Mangnall MP in the House of Commons at the Palace of Westminster in March to showcase the best of Devon's food and drink industry to an influential audience. 

"In addition, Food Drink Devon will also be at the International Media Marketplace (IMM) at the QEII Centre where hundreds of travel journalists attend to see highlights from all over the world.  Last year Devon was named as one of the 'planet's most unmissable tourist destinations' in globally read Time magazine following the IMM."

Greg continues to say: “Devon is home to a flourishing food and drink sector with more than its fair share of award-winning producers and hospitality businesses.  Lush pasture, high moorland and miles of coast yield delicious meat and dairy, abundant seafood and Michelin stars, but Devon also has bright, new start-ups and exciting foodie entrepreneurs who merit a wider audience.” 

Other news is that Food Drink Devon has transferred to a Community Interest Company.  While always a not-for-profit organisation, this legal structure means the company can apply for additional funding and is built from the ground up to serve and benefit its community,  who are members of Food Drink Devon.  

Whereas before Food Drink Devon needed to operate like a business, it now has the freedom to operate in a more philanthropic way, working with service providers who better match its requirements and bringing more benefit to its members.  

Also, Food Drink Devon has changed its banking to Triodos. Which is an ethical bank committed to the future, Triodos is a world leader in sustainable banking so again matches the ethos behind the membership organisation. 

Food Drink Devon is committed to increasing the county's profile, both nationally and internationally and represents a membership of Devon's leading food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses dedicated to serving up the best produce from the county.  With a focus on quality, sustainability and provenance, Food Drink Devon's aim is to support and promote their members and raise Devon's culinary profile as a whole.  Look out for the green heart logo which is carried by over 350 producers and businesses across Devon.  

For more information on Food Drink Devon visit www.fooddrinkdevon.co.uk or follow @FoodDrinkDevon on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

Share Your Love This Valentine's Day With Devon Hampers

For those you love and cherish, or even if you need a little self-love treat, for this Valentine's Day order a hamper from Devon Hampers filled with food and drink, lovingly produced in the West Country. 

There are so many to choose from, so we've picked two of our favourites.

Valentine's Day Feast Hamper from £59.50 including delivery.

Enjoy the taste of the West Country this Valentine's Day with the extraordinary Valentine's Day Feast Hamper  from Devon Hampers that's packed full of delicious sweet and savoury treats carefully sourced from the finest artisan makers.

For those you cherish, or even if you, as we say, need a little self-love, this wonderful hamper will satisfy every appetite and is the perfect feast on Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Cheese and Wine Hamper from £42.50 including delivery

If your loved one has a penchant for cheese and wine, spoil them with the Cheese and Wine Hamper from Devon Hampers.  This gorgeous and thoughtful gift includes a heart shaped cheese board set and some other extra tasty treats to enjoy alongside a bottle of Sepa Moya Merlot.

https://www.devonhampers.com