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Accreditation opens up global market for local food business

A leading local food business has gained the coveted British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation. Berries Isle of Man, luxury pudding makers and...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Invitation to exhibit at major food and drink events

Local food and drink producers are invited to showcase their produce at three major events. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is calling on...
Thursday, 10 March 2016

Rainbow trout ready for anglers

All six Island reservoirs will be stocked with high quality rainbow trout for the 2016 angling season, which opens on 10 March. 'This is excellent news for...
Monday, 7 March 2016

Minister holds talks with Scottish counterpart

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture has held productive discussions with his counterpart in the Scottish Government.  Richard Ronan MHK met...
Thursday, 11 February 2016

Government seeks urgent resolution to house sale problem

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is setting up urgent talks with property vendors and mortgage lenders amid continuing difficulties being...
Monday, 30 November 2015

Island will benefit from collaborating with neighbours to safeguard natural resources

The Island will benefit from working with British-Irish Council member administrations to safeguard valuable natural resources.  That is the message from...
Monday, 30 November 2015

Wildlife Park chosen for prestigious breeding programme

The Curraghs Wildlife Park has been chosen to participate in a prestigious breeding programme for an endangered animal.  The Ballaugh park is to house a pair...
Monday, 30 November 2015

Political member will support food growth

The new political member of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will assist in the delivery of the Food Matters strategy.  Geoffrey Boot MHK...
Thursday, 26 November 2015

Appointment key to food and drink growth

The appointment of a Food Business Development Manager will be vital to the growth of the food and drink sector.  Andrew Lees takes up the post this month,...
Friday, 13 November 2015

Blueprint for growth of £13 million industry

A blueprint for the security and economic growth of the fishing industry goes before Tynwald for approval this month.  ‘Future Fisheries’ is a strategy for the...
Friday, 13 November 2015
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