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There’s never been a better time to enjoy and explore Forth Valley’s rich local larder.

From food festivals to farmers’ markets; bakeries to breweries; artisan producers to agricultural tours; dairies to distilleries; our region is overflowing with the finest food and drink experiences.

We’re showcasing and celebrating Forth Valley’s vibrant local and food drink scene.

FOOD & DRINK NEWS

Distillery Launches Limited Edition ‘OlympiGIN’

Stirling Distillery have re-launched their limited edition gold gin in celebration of the Paris Olympics which kicks off today (26 July).

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poster promoting Forth Valley Food festival 24 with stalls against orange background

FORTH VALLEY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2024

As the Royal Burgh of Stirling celebrates its 900th anniversary, Forth Valley Food & Drink Festival is set to make a comeback!

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Kate in the farm kitchen

WEST MOSS-SIDE ORGANIC FARM

Rosie Hunter outside Weigh Ahead with her cargo bike

WEIGH AHEAD

Texy baking bread

Vera Artisan Bakery

Tomatoes

UPPER BALLAIRD FARM COOP

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Following our Gluten Free campaign last year in pa

Following our Gluten Free campaign last year in partnerships with The Real Food Cafe and our drive to have more local businesses qualified by Coeliac UK 💚

🍰It’s great to see that our member Blairmains Farm Shop and Coffee Bothy are stocking a selection of a fabulous range of cakes from @freefrombakehse 😀

#glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #freefrombaking #forthvalleyfoodanddrink STEP Scotland Scotland Food & Drink

🎉We've been busy behind the scenes supporting a

🎉We've been busy behind the scenes supporting and promoting our members, whilst also planning the return of our revamped Forth Valley Food and Drink Festival24 to celebrate Stirling’s 900 anniversary. Exciting!

🥕If you're a hospitality business that would like to celebrate Forth Valley’s vibrant local food and drink scene, get in touch and be involved via hello@forthvalleyfoodanddrink.org 😀

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These platters from Polly's Pantry are the perfect

These platters from Polly's Pantry are the perfect addition to any summer picnic, outing or special treat day 🍅🍰🥪🍇

With gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available, there really is something for everyone to enjoy 💚😀

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🌱 Today, we jointly hosted an amazing producer

🌱 Today, we jointly hosted an amazing producer tour at Upper Ballaird Farm Coop showcasing the best of sustainable farming.

🍅 We loved finding out more about Upper Ballaird's community-centric coop model, where members share in the harvest, and hearing how they're building strong community ties through fresh, locally-grown produce.

🍽️ We ended with a mouthwatering open-fire cooked lunch by Fodder + Farm, featuring fresh farm veggies and local venison.

🤝Huge thanks to our members who joined us — we're excited to see the relationships that blossom from this experience!
@scotfooddrink @stepscotland
@fodderandfarm @upperballaird @westlandshoteldunblane
@oaktreeinn @karmalakeofmenteith
@woodhousekippen @kahaniindianrestaurant @weighahead

#RegenerativeFarming #FarmToTable #SustainableAgriculture #CommunitySupportedAgriculture

We are very excited for our Producer Tour tomorrow

We are very excited for our Producer Tour tomorrow showcasing our members Upper Ballaird Farm Coop and Fodder + Farm. 💚

🍅The importance of supply chain initiatives, connections and collaborations are a key priority to help the growth and sustainability of the regions food and drink industry.

👉We're delighted to have Weigh Ahead @westlandshoteldunblane THE OAK TREE INN The Woodhouse @kahaniindianrestaurant @karmalakeofmenteith STEP Scotland and @scotfooddrink joining us.

Just hoping for sun ☀️

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Brilliant news for Collymooncraft and well done on

Brilliant news for Collymooncraft and well done on becoming a finalist in The Gin Guide Awards 2024.

A fabulous achievement 🥳👏

#gin #theginawards #forthvalleyfoodanddrink @scotfooddrink STEP Scotland #craftgin

🌺 Introducing The Ladybird Tearoom in Alloa—a

🌺 Introducing The Ladybird Tearoom in Alloa—a beacon of positivity and community impact! Owned by Alison Turner, this café is all about nurturing relationships and creating positive change. 🌟

💼 Building a Supportive Culture: Alison ensures her team feels valued by paying the real living wage and offering flexible schedules. It's not just a workplace—it's a supportive family! 👩‍👧‍👦

🤝 Engaging with the Community: The tearoom sponsors events, partners with schools, and raises funds for charities. Alison's commitment to local youth shines through work placements and cookery classes, teaching valuable skills to families. 🍳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌱 Environmental Responsibility: From locally sourced ingredients to upcycled furnishings, the tearoom promotes sustainability. Switching to LED lights underscores their dedication to energy efficiency. ♻️

💡Feeling inspired? Get started with our free social impact audit toolkit and begin evaluating your food and drink business’s social impact today! forthvalleyfoodanddrink.org/social-impact 🎉

#CommunityImpact #SustainableLiving #supportlocal #FELSctorland #SustainableFoodPlaces #ForthValleyFoodFutures #

🎥 More filming fun today unlocking more of Fort

🎥 More filming fun today unlocking more of Forth Valley's food secrets.🗝️

Thanks to Rox at @wise_herbal_ways and Margaret from Kippen Heritage society for sharing their tales.

🤩Follow us to be the first to see the finished films! #forthvalleyfoodtales @scotfooddrink @differentvoice @stirling.pr🌱