Devon Food Drink Awards announces 2026 finalists

The finalists for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced, highlighting the top products, dining, retail, and educational experiences within the county. Now in its 15th year, the awards involve a rigorous evaluation process where industry experts sampled over 280 products, visited 110 hospitality venues, and explored 12 retail outlets and five training schools.

Finalists are eligible for several major categories, including Food Product of the Year, Drink Product of the Year, New Food Product of the Year, New Drink Product of the Year, and Devon Wine of the Year. Notable South Hams finalists include Devon Microgreens, Dartmouth Foods, Crabshed Salcombe, Salcombe Dairy, Langage Farm, and South Devon Chilli Farm.

The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on Monday, October 5, at Sandy Park, the home of the Exeter Chiefs rugby team.