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New event brings food and drink buyers and producers together

01/10/24

A new event that brought together award-winning Manx food and drink producers with buyers, hoteliers, and restaurateurs was held in Douglas last week. The exclusive 'Meet Your Producer' event at Market Hall is part of a new collaboration between the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) and the Department for Enterprise (DfE), which are working together to boost support for local producers.

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Fynoderee Distillery ready to deliver to European doorsteps

10/09/24

As part of an overall strategy to further the export of their premium Manx made spirits around the world, Isle of Man-based craft producer, The Fynoderee Distillery, is delighted to announce a new “Direct to Consumer” offering to six European countries.

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Popcorn maker bags four Great Taste Awards

01/08/24

A local food producer has bagged four Great Taste Awards after receiving glowing praise for their “bold and innovative” popcorn flavour combinations. Ballasalla-based, PopCornaa led the Manx charge at this year’s awards, which saw 10 Isle of Man food and drink producers walk away with a globally recognised star rating.

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Two Manx legends hook up to create the ‘Fox & Fyn’

10/05/24

Two of the best-known names in the Island’s hospitality scene, The Bushy’s Brewery and The Fynoderee Distillery, have joined forces to create a new venture – the ‘Fox & Fyn’.

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Kiki Lounge receives award from the founders of London Cocktail Week

02/05/24

Kiki Lounge based on North Quay in Douglas has been awarded 1 PIN in the first ever The Pinnacle Guide, from the founders of London Cocktail Week. Chosen from hundreds of applications from across the world Kiki's is now one of only 37 bars to receive this esteemed accolade.

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Winners of inaugural Manx Menu competition announced

09/04/24

The winners of the Isle of Man’s first Manx Menu contest, a celebration of the Isle of Man's diverse Hospitality Sector of Manx chefs, mixologists, waiting-on staff, producers, growers and suppliers, have been announced, with the Boatyard Restaurant being awarded overall winner.

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