Food & Drink Devon Activity

The Growth Hub has access to a range of resources provided by HM Government, BEIS and partners which aim to help businesses plan for the various Brexit scenarios that they may face. They have searched out relevant Brexit related information and guidance available from HM Government and from a...

HMRC have now launched the EU Exit Import and Export Trader Helpline for traders and hauliers importing from or exporting to the EU after October 31st. The helpline number is 0300 3301 331. Lines will be open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Many businesses still need to take action to prepare for change ahead of the UK's departure from the EU. One urgent example is the need for all businesses who move goods into or out of the EU (including the UK) to have an Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) number...

A reminder that business organisations, trade associations and industry bodies can apply for grants of £25,000 and over from the Business Readiness Fund to help UK businesses prepare for a no-deal Brexit. This may be through producing advice packs, running events, training courses...

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday night’s vibrant annual Food Drink Devon Awards.  The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed Awards’ ceremony, held at the magnificent...

Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife, Dartmoor is a unique place. It’s a protected landscape and is here for everyone to enjoy, but it’s fragile and needs to be cared for. Dartmoor is home to an abundance of rare and distinctive wildlife, an...

University of Exeter students will soon be returning to Devon and seeking part-time employment opportunities, to begin in October.  If you have a business project you would like a bright and enthusiastic student to undertake, Exeter University can find your...

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Campden BRI is a leading food and drink research institute and runs key industry training and courses throughout the year. Any member interested in booking a course should contact sian.twinning@campdenbri.co.uk and mention FDD in order to qualify for members rates, which are...

Booths, who are based near Preston in Lancashire, have 28 stores, are 'a high end retailer' and, in the past, have been described as "the Waitrose of the North". As a result of several members expressing an interest in supplying Booths, Food Drink Devon has contacted Edwin Booth, Chairman and...