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New fish deal good news for leisure market

A new five-year deal for the lease of the Government-owned fish hatchery at Cornaa is good news for the Island’s leisure market.  Troutlodge will continue to...
Monday, 13 October 2014

Warning over danger of adopting rescue dogs from outside the UK

Think twice before adopting a rescue dog from outside the UK.  That’s the warning from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), which says...
Monday, 13 October 2014

New group will ensure closer collaboration over fish stock management

A Science Steering Group is to be set up to ensure closer collaboration between the Isle of Man Government and industry over the management of fish stocks...
Friday, 3 October 2014

Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival caters for more visitors than ever!

The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival in the Villa Marina Gardens attracted more visitors than ever, with 5,600 visiting the weekend’s two-day celebration...
Wednesday, 24 September 2014

2014 I Love Manx Chef of the Year title clinched

Darren Woods from 14North is this year’s I Love Manx Chef of the Year. The finals of the competition were held yesterday at the Isle of Man Food and Drink...
Monday, 22 September 2014

Who will triumph in the Calzone Challenge at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival?

Well known residents Stuart Baggs and Dot Tilbury will be challenged to produce a perfect folded pizza or calzone at the Isle of Man Food & Drink...
Thursday, 11 September 2014

I Love Manx Chef of the Year finalists announced

After beating off the competition in the heats, chefs Darren Wood and Danny Johnson hope they have the recipe for success in the final of the I Love Manx Chef...
Monday, 8 September 2014

The Food Information Regulations 2014 - Consultation

The public is invited to comment on draft regulations that would improve the labelling of food and drink.  The regulations would bring labelling of local...
Friday, 22 August 2014

Mini Manx Food Market to host heats for I Love Manx Chef of the Year competition

A Mini Manx Food Market at Robinson’s headquarters in Braddan will host the heats of the 2014 I Love Manx Chef of the Year competition.  The market will be...
Monday, 18 August 2014

Expressions of interest sought to lease Laxey Pavilion

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is looking for a dynamic and innovative operator to take up the lease of the Pavilion building at...
Monday, 18 August 2014
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