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Great Taste Awards 2023: Eleven Manx products receive star ratings

18/08/23

The exceptional quality of food and drink produced on the Isle of Man has once again been recognised by experts at the annual Great Taste Awards. In total 11 products, from four Manx producers, were awarded the globally recognised star rating, with some receiving the highest recognition.

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Isle of Man single-use plastic ban just three months away

19/07/23

Businesses are reminded that a range of common single-use (SUP) plastics items, such as straws and carrier bags, will be banned on the Isle of Man in three months' time. Businesses were given 12 months to make the necessary changes before the Climate Change (Single Use Plastic) Regulations 2022 make it illegal to sell or supply SUP straws, carrier bags, cutlery, including chopsticks, plates, stirrers, plastic-stemmed cotton buds, polystyrene cups and polystyrene food containers for immediate use

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The Peel Group announced as proud sponsor of the 15th annual Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

17/07/23

The Peel Group, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure, transport, and real estate investors, has been announced as a silver sponsor at the highly anticipated 15th annual Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.

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The Fynoderee Distillery announces partnership with the RNLI for 200th Anniversary

14/06/23

Proudly located on the Isle of Man, the birthplace of the RNLI, Manx producer The Fynoderee Distillery has announced that it is partnering with the RNLI charity to raise funds with a special ‘Coastal Collection of Spirits’ to mark the organisation’s 200th anniversary.

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Launch of a New Food Market in Douglas

22/05/23

The newly established Manx Food Market Traders Association  (Manx FMTA), is working with DEFA and Douglas City Center Management to launch a regular Douglas Foodies Market in June this year. The Foodies Market will be held on alternative Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and will comprise of stalls selling fresh produce, ingredients and prepared food, providing the public with a real alternative to their usual supermarket food shop.

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Isle of Man rum, soon to be sold in Harrods

12/05/23

Rum distilled in the Isle of Man will soon be sold in Harrods as local distillery Outlier continues its London takeover. The bright, art-led labels of white rum Hoolie, which were designed by local artist Megan Hindley, will now be displayed alongside some of the world's most prestigious spirit brands on the illustrious shelves of Harrods. 

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