We had a wonderful time at the Devon County Show this month – a big thank you to those of you who found us! It was great to have so many conversations about your experiences accessing locally produced food in Devon. Over the course of the three days, we asked for pledges to eat more […]
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New Community Food Hubs Programme Launched
A new programme is seeking to ease food insecurity while testing an approach that offers food support within community hubs. The two-year programme, which has received £200,000 of investment from Devon County Council’s (DCC) Public Health and Communities Directorate, is being led by Devon Community Foundation (DCF). It aims to test key themes of DCF […]
Devon’s Good Food Strategy Annual Report 2024-2025
Just over two years on from the launch of Devon’s Good Strategy, we are excited to release our second annual Strategy report. This report highlights the fantastic progress that has been made in addressing the priorities set out in the Strategy and the impact of the Devon Food Partnership. We are delighted to see that […]
People Planet Profit: Marketing Sustainability follow up information
Nearly 30 people from local food, drink, and related businesses came together at our latest People Planet Profit event on Wednesday 5 March to learn about marketing sustainability in a genuine and authentic way. The day started with an exploration of sustainability as a selling point for food and drink brands led by Julia Kirby-Smith […]
Every Bite Counts
The Devon Food Partnership is excited to announce the launch of a new local food campaign: Every Bite Counts. Every bite of local food can help to support local farmers, reduce food miles, promote regenerative farming, strengthen communities, and improve health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re encouraging everyone to make small, simple changes to local […]
Devon’s Good Food Strategy Annual Report 2023-2024
Just over a year on from the launch of Devon’s Good Food Strategy, the Devon Food Partnership has produced a report to highlight some of the key successes that have been achieved since then. The Strategy was written collaboratively with the Devon Food Partnership steering group and identifies the strategic priorities for Devon’s food system. […]
Devon wins Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award!
We’re delighted to announce that Devon has won a Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award! The award recognises the work of the Devon Food Partnership to promote healthy, sustainable, and local food, and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from household food insecurity and diet-related ill-health to the pressures faced by family farms and […]
Devon Food Partnership Newsletter Launched!
Today we released the first edition of the Devon Food Partnership newsletter! Sent by email every month, this newsletter will cover news and events from within the Partnership, wider Devon food system, and beyond. If you were already signed up to receive email news alerts, your subscription has been transferred to the newsletter. Otherwise, you […]
International Market comes to the English Riviera
An exciting 10-day international market event is on its way to Torquay Seafront. Market Place (Europe) Ltd have teamed up with Torbay Council to bring fine food, drinks, and crafts from across the world to the English Riviera. The international market will be located on Princess Parade at Torquay Marina, from Friday 11 to Sunday […]
Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Agricultural Planning Rules
The Government has published proposed changes to planning rules to make agricultural diversification and development easier. The proposed changes would expand permitted development rights, giving farmers greater freedom to change the use of agricultural buildings. These changes are now open for a public consultation. The consultation asks you to consider the short- and long-term impact […]