Forth Valley Food & Drink Network - Our Local Food Heroes

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Every great taste has a story and a passionate producer, chef or grower behind it. Together, they form Forth Valley’s vibrant food and drink community.

Whether you’re looking to discover local flavours or grow your local food and drink business, you’re in the right place.

We champion buying local to support our regional economy and promote a more sustainable food system.

By connecting businesses and inspiring consumers to explore our region, we’re putting Forth Valley firmly on the map as a leading food and drink destination.

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Food & Drink Trails

Our interactive map highlights the region’s local food and drink businesses, free outdoor attractions and picnic areas. Encouraging locals and visitors to explore the fantastic array of local food and drink businesses in Forth Valley, from farm shops and delis to local producers and eateries offering food to go.

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TAKE THE FORTH VALLEY FIVE PLEDGE

Forth Valley Five is all about strengthening the local supply chain and making it easier for customers to enjoy the best of our region.

We’re calling on cafés, restaurants, shops and hospitality businesses to feature at least five locally produced food or drink items on their menus or shelves.

From craft gin and locally roasted coffee to handmade preserves and small-batch bakes, our campaign shines a spotlight on the producers behind the products and the businesses championing local sourcing.

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FOOD & DRINK NEWS

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STIRLING GOOD FOOD FORTNIGHT TO CELEBRATE LOCAL FLAVOURS AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Stirling will celebrate the very best of local produce, people and place when the first-ever Stirling Good Food Fortnight takes place from 1-14 March 2026.

Chef Billy Campbell (St Mungo’s Cafe), Leanne Currie (James Aitken Family Butchers) and Val Whyte (Alloa Hub).

COUNTRY AND WESTERN THEMED SOUND BITES FESTIVAL PROMISES LOCALS AND VISITORS A ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ TIME

Alloa town centre is set to be bustling with activity when Sound Bites Festival rides back into town for its second year on Saturday 28 March, this time with a country and western theme.

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WILLIAMS BROS. BREWING CO.

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WHYTE’S BAKERY

WEST MOSS-SIDE ORGANIC FARM

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VISITSCOTLAND

The iconic Wallace Monument in Stirling is illuminated with special effects to launch the cit of Stirling's bid for UK City of Culture 2025.

STIRLING COUNCIL

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SCOTLAND LOVES LOCAL

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