Sponsors 2025

Empire Services – Platinum Sponsor

Empire Services specialises in the installation, repair, and servicing of air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating, and catering equipment across Devon and Cornwall. With a commitment to professionalism, reliability, and problem-solving, they deliver transparent and efficient solutions to keep businesses operating at their best.

Beacon Compliance – Platinum Sponsor

Your Food Safety Compliance Partners, we understand that navigating food safety compliance can be complex and time-consuming for food producers and manufacturers. With over 80 years of combined industry experience, our team of technical experts specialises in transforming food safety challenges into streamlined, efficient systems that work for your business. We partner with food producers and manufacturers across the UK, providing comprehensive technical support and guidance for businesses at every stage of their growth journey. Whether you're scaling up production, preparing for your first SALSA audit, or looking to enhance your existing food safety systems, our experienced consultants deliver practical, results-driven solutions.

Bays Brewery – Gold Sponsor

We are a family-run business that has been creating exceptional, multi-award-winning craft beers in the stunning coastal resort of Torbay for 18 years and counting. Crafted to perfection the Devon way, it prides itself on serving a true taste of the South West. As well as brewing great local beer, it is fiercely committed to keeping it’s brewing processes clean and giving back to the people and organizations that make the region so special through various community initiatives.

DCW Polymers – Gold Sponsor

DCW Polymers is a plastic recycling specialist in Exeter, Devon. We’re passionate about doing our bit for the planet! We offer a comprehensive range of plastic recycling services to businesses throughout the UK. Additionally we are manufacturing our own outdoor furniture, fencing & decking from our own plastics! We will also be producing the Trophies for this year's Food Drink Devon Awards.

WestCountry Foodservice – Gold Sponsor

Industry-leading daily delivery service for catering and retail sectors in the South West. We provide our customers with fantastic value and inspiration through the quality of our fresh produce, unique product ranges, delivery service, and customer care.

BDF Fresh Produce – Gold Sponsor

We are a family-run business proudly serving Devon's hospitality, care, and education sectors with the finest quality produce. In addition to our fresh produce, we offer an extensive range of dry store, dairy and non-consumables to meet all your needs. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of service and quality. Our commitment to quality is reflected not only in the produce we offer but in our dedication to supporting local agriculture, sustainability and the communities we serve.

Stephens Scown – Silver Sponsor

We are a long-standing supporter of the food and drink sector in the South West, and sponsor the Food Drink Devon Awards and Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink. Whether you are operating locally or internationally, Stephens Scown can help you navigate the legal side of things as you grow your business and gain a bigger market share. The first and most important step in that direction is to get in touch for an informal chat.

Caterfood – Silver Sponsor

Caterfood is an independently run foodservice company with a heritage in frozen food, catering and distribution in Devon, Cornwall and the Southwest of England and Wales.

Hedgerow Print - Print Sponsor

Hedgerow Print is an independent printers based near Exeter that is dedicated to providing high-quality, environmentally friendly printing. They offer a range of digital and large format printing systems all under one Devon Roof! Hedgerow is delighted to be the Print Sponsors for the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards. Please visit their website for more details.

inkREADible Labels - Print Sponsor

inkREADible Labels have printed and supplied customised labels and swing tags to the food and drink industry since 1980 and understand the importance of making your product stand out in a crowded marketplace. As a local company, inkREADible Labels is delighted to support the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards. For more information about how they can help with your bespoke labels please visit their website.

PL1 Events – Staging Provider

A highly experienced team has come together to form PL1 Events, based in Plymouth and designed to meet the live events needs of its clients throughout the UK and Europe. They offer a full range of services, from event technical production and support to full conference management.