Devon food producers eagerly await outcome of 2010 Great Taste Awards

When the top prize winners of the 2010 Great Taste Awards are announced in London on 6 September several Devon based businesses will be hoping they will “bring home the bacon” although in their case it is more likely to be cheese, cream or chilli chocolate! The recently announced 2010 Great Taste Awards included, as always, a large number of Devon businesses. The top award of three stars was given to three of Devon’s top food producers, all of whom now have to wait to see who will be the top prize winners in September. Exeter based Quickes Traditional won three stars for both its Farmhouse Extra Mature Cheddar and Farmhouse Vintage Cheddar. Also three stars went to Salcombe Dairy for its Devonshire Double Cream Ice Cream and for its Alphonso Mango Sorbet. Finally three stars went to Dartmoor Chilli Farm for its Dark Chilli Chocolate with Coffee. Rachel Mildon, Economic Development Officer from Devon County Council said, “I am not surprised that so many of our Devon food producers have gained recognition in these categories. Devon is fast becoming known as the major food producing region in the South West gaining a reputation for excellent quality produce in a very competitive market.” A full list of all the Food & Drink Devon businesses who gained stars from the Great Taste Awards appears on the “Love the Flavour” website: www.lovetheflavour.co.uk. The organisation is the leading county membership organisation for producers, hospitality, retail and catering businesses that are passionate about the provenance and quality of the Devon products that they farm, make, sell or serve. Only businesses that support local Devon products and can prove provenance are invited to join. The association is run for the benefit of its members with surplus funds ploughed back into promoting the ‘Love the Flavour’ brand and all members under the brand umbrella. The Food & Drink Devon mission is: “To make Love the Flavour a nationally recognised brand for outstanding sustainable food and drink.” Notes to Editor: Devon County Council in partnership with Visit Devon supports Devon food and drink producers through a varied programme. This includes skills training and the promotion of local food and drink to both local and national consumers.”

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