Devon dairy's clotted cream wins foodie award

A Devon dairy's clotted cream has been named the winner of a foodie award. Langage Farm based near Plympton in Devon has been awarded Champion Dairy Product of 2024 by Taste of the West.

It scooped the accolade last night (Wednesday) for its Traditional Devonshire Farmhouse Clotted Cream. The award was presented in Exeter at the Taste of the West Awards Gala Dinner.

In a release, Langage Farm said: "Winning the Champion Dairy Product Title from Taste of the West is a landmark achievement for Langage Farm, a family-owned dairy manufacturing business known for its commitment to quality, eco-conscious practices, and the unmatched taste of their premium Channel Island milk products.

"Langage Farm’s clotted cream, produced on-site since 1983, has achieved widespread acclaim for its richness, delicate sweetness, and authentic Devonshire flavour, which captures the essence of the region’s dairy tradition."

Steve Davies, National Accounts and Marketing Manager at Langage Farm, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled and humbled to receive the Champion Dairy Product award for our Devonshire Clotted Cream. This recognition from Taste of the West reaffirms our dedication to producing the finest, traditional farmhouse clotted cream.

"We’re incredibly proud of our team and the hard work they put into making every pot as perfect as possible. This win is for everyone who believes in what we do, from our local customers to our global partners who share in our passion for quality and authenticity."

Taste of the West, the UK’s largest independent regional food group, has celebrated outstanding South West producers for over 30 years. Its annual awards programme rigorously tests products from across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.

With sustainability and environmental stewardship central to their mission, Langage Farm’s Devon-based facility operates as a carbon-neutral dairy, employing eco-friendly initiatives that support both the local environment and their prized Jersey and Guernsey herd. As an industry leader, Langage Farm supplies its award-winning products to small local cafes and farm shops, national supermarkets, and even international markets.