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A taste of France
Fabulous flavours, mouth-watering morsels and all the colour and ambience of France will be coming to Kingsbridge later this month as Marche de France returns to the town.
Food 'Oscars' won by South Hams firms

The UK's food "Oscars" have been won by a number of top companies from across the South Hams.
Kingsbridge to get second farmers' market

A strong demand for fresh local produce has led to a second monthly farmers' market being set up.
Local food firm sold for undisclosed sum

South Hams business The Local Food Company has been purchased by Country Man's Choice for an undisclosed sum.
Local Food Company continues success

Blossoming new South West business, The Local Food Company, has an unrivalled reputation as the top Hamper provider in the South West.
The growth of locality

Riverford Organic Vegetables has been named on the Sunday Times list of fastest growing companies, but does growth lead to a sacrifice of principles?
Local butcher lands top ready meal prize

A Kingsbridge butcher has scooped a prestigious prize for its tasty hot pot ready meal.
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Wake up to an organic breakfast
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The Well Hung Meat Company has launched an organic breakfast box in anticipation of the upcoming Soil Association Organic Fortnight.
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Food firm shortlisted for eco-friendly award
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The Local Food Company has been unveiled as one of four finalists at the Start-ups Awards 2007 in the Green Business of the Year category.
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A taste of the South Hams
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The South Hams is a food lover's paradise, with a wide variety of fresh, locally produced food and drink.
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Organic food firm wins top award
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A South Hams organic food firm has won two leading prizes at the 2007 'Taste of the West' Food and Drink awards.
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Local smokehouse wins top taste awards
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Mike's Smokehouse has once again won top prizes at this year's 'Taste of the West' Food and Drink awards.
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Cake-making firm scoops top awards
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A South Hams cake-making firm has scooped four top prizes at this year's 'Taste of the West' Food and Drink awards.
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Local food firm on the move
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A South Hams food firm that prides itself on its environmentally-friendly practices has moved premises.
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Kingsbridge firm wins top taste awards
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A Kingsbridge firm is celebrating after scooping two prestigious awards for its ready meals.
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Rain threatens South Hams fruit farmer
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A local fruit farmer has told BBC Devon that he is having his worst season for 16 years because of the wet weather.
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Festival brews up new tastes
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The Plymouth Beer Festival is back for its fourth year with over 120 real ales and ciders available at the end of July.
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Chilli farmers to benefit from US study
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Loddiswell's South Devon Chilli Farm could expect a bumper period after a US study revealed that capsaicin may help prevent prostate cancer.
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Kingsbridge wins 'Best Farmers' Market' accolade
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The Kingsbridge Farmers' Market has scooped Devon Life's coveted 2006 Best Farmers' Market award.
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Elections with a tasty difference
Food & Drink
The opportunity to cast your vote with a difference is on offer at the first nine-day Beer Festival to be held at the Tradesman's Arms, Stokenham.
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Devon tops for organic produce
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Devon has been declared the number one organic county, according to the latest figures from the farming ministry, Defra.
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Burts Chips scoop disability award
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Burts Potato Chips has been recognised for its excellent practice in the employment of disabled people by winning a prestigious award to acknowledge its commitment.
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Farmer Phil is new chairman for SHFDA
Food & Drink
The South Hams Food and Drink Association has elected Phil Bond of Farmer Phil Bond's Meats as its new chairman at the recent Annual General Meeting.
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