Environment, Food and Agriculture News
Robinson’s sponsors new children’s marquee at festival
The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival will be even more family-friendly this year.
The festival – run by the Department of Environment, Food and...
Monday, 5 September 2016
Talented chefs showcase finest Manx produce
The finest Manx ingredients will be on show when the Isle of Man Chef of the Year and Student Chef of the Year finals take place.
David Hall from Macfarlane’s...
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Food and drink producers invited to sign up for open-air Christmas fair
Local food, drink and craft producers and caterers are invited to take part in an open-air Christmas fair in Douglas town centre.
The food and craft fair will...
Friday, 26 August 2016
New festival exhibitors show innovation in Isle of Man food and drink
New exhibitors at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival reflect the innovation happening in the sector.
That is the comment from Geoffrey Boot, Member of...
Monday, 22 August 2016
Isle of Man Food & Drink festival promises to be biggest and best yet
The eighth Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet.
The popular festival takes place at the Villa Marina Gardens on...
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Record wins for Island in food industry 'Oscars'
Local food and drink producers have won a record number of Great Taste Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the food industry.
The Guild of Fine Food, which runs the...
Friday, 29 July 2016
Shoppers seek out local food and drink
Shoppers actively seek out Manx food and drink and are increasingly opting for convenience, a survey has revealed.
The survey, commissioned by the Department...
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Views sought on extension of fisheries trial
The public is being asked whether a trial closure of a bay to all but a limited number of lobster and crab fishermen should continue.
Lobster and crab are...
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
DEFA seeks to simplify notification of cattle deaths
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is seeking to make it easier for farmers to notify it of cattle deaths.
Under the Bovine...
Monday, 18 July 2016
Christmas tree shortage highlights business opportunity
A shortage of suitably sized Christmas trees in the Island’s plantations is highlighting a potential business opportunity for private growers.
The Department...
Monday, 11 July 2016