Just Grab Your Picnic Blanket and Go!Photos: Julie Howden

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

FOURTH FOOD FESTIVAL FOR FORTH VALLEY

Forth Valley Food Festival will return for the fourth year in a row this October.

Sue and Cliff Hewett from The Gin Thing

SECOND HELPING FOR RURAL FOOD AND DRINK

Applications are now open for a second round of funding to help rural food and drink businesses recover from the impact of Covid.

MORE NEWS STORIES

MEET OUR MEMBERS

WEST MOSS-SIDE ORGANIC FARM

Vera Artisan Bakery

Turnip The Beet

TRODDEN BLACK

ALL OUR MEMBERS

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@forthvalleyfoodanddrink

It's #SourdoughSeptember so here's to our local in

It's #SourdoughSeptember so here's to our local independent bakers and #forthvalleyfoodanddrink members sharing with us all sorts of dough!
@veraartisanbakery @doylescafe_ @camphillblairdrummond
What's your favourite loaf?

Photo thanks to @juliehowden

We have created the first of our handy maps of #fo

We have created the first of our handy maps of #forthvalleyfoodanddrink producers, online markets and zero waste shops.
An ideal resource for for both residents and visitors to explore and enjoy a taste of the Forth Valley. You can download, print and view the map from our website home page.
Are you a producer, and not on the map yet? It will be regularly updated, so for further information about joining Forth Valley Food and Drink email hello@forthvalleyfoodanddrink.org
#ScotlandLovesLocal

Visit to the @tolboothstirling for @juliehowden #f

Visit to the @tolboothstirling for @juliehowden #foodheroes exhibition - on until the 15th May (pre book a gallery spot via the Tollbooth website)
#ScotlanLovesLocal

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink are celebrating Internati

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink are celebrating International Women’s Day, a global day for celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
So here is to all the women across the Forth Valley sharing their expertise in growing food, kneading bread, rearing livestock, brewing spirits, grinding coffee beans, baking cakes, foraging food and so, so much more –Thank you.
@charlis_slow_bakes @bannockburnhouse @trossachs_wild_apothecary @maggiesaberfoylekitchen_ @fallentreecoffee @veraartisanbakery @oldleckie @turnip_the_beet_catering @riversidebakerycic @lous_bake_stop @duncan.family.farms

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink are celebrating Internati

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink are celebrating International Women’s Day, a global day for celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
So here is to all the women across the Forth Valley sharing their expertise in growing food, kneading bread, rearing livestock, brewing spirits, grinding coffee beans, baking cakes, foraging food and so, so much more –Thank you.
#IWD2021 @charlis_slow_bakes @bannockburnhouse @trossachs_wild_apothecary @maggiesaberfoylekitchen_ @fallentreecoffee @veraartisanbakery @oldleckie @turnip_the_beet_catering @riversidebakerycic @lous_bake_stop @duncan.family.farms @scotfooddrink
#womeninfoodbusiness

What are you doing with your pancakes? We 💚 sp

What are you doing with your pancakes?
We 💚 spinach and buttermilk pancakes with mushroom ragu on top for a savoury lunch...
share your ideas, top tips and pancake pics below...⬇️

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink #ScotlandLovesLocal

forthvalleyfoodanddrink There’s never been a bet

forthvalleyfoodanddrink
There’s never been a better time to become a member of Forth Valley Food and Drink. We’re producing a food trail this spring, supported by the Scotland Love Local Fund. This is your opportunity to feature in our campaign highlighting local food and drink businesses, free outdoor attractions and the best places to picnic. It’s free to take part and join our network, just sign up by Monday 1st February. Know a food and drink busines that would be perfect for our trail? Let them know and tag them in the comments. #ScotlandLovesLocal #forthvalleyfoodanddrink
with thanks to members @oldleckie @fallentreecoffee @turnip_the_beet_catering and @juliehowden for fabulous images.

There’s never been a better time to become a mem

There’s never been a better time to become a member of Forth Valley Food and Drink. We’re producing a food trail this spring, supported by the Scotland Love Local Fund. This is your opportunity to feature in our campaign highlighting local food and drink businesses, free outdoor attractions and the best places to picnic. It’s free to take part and join our network, just sign up by Monday 1st February. Know a food and drink busines that would perfect for our trail? Let them know and tag them in the comments. #ScotlandLovesLocal

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