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Isle of Man Food & Drink Drop in Sessions

18/11/21

Are thinking of starting a new business in food and drink production for retail?  If you would like to discuss your ideas and understand the help that may be available to you then drop in for an informal chat at venues around the Island this winter.

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Knowledge Exchange Programme launched to help farming innovation

17/11/21

Farmers in the Isle of Man will be offered expert advice to help stay up to date with the latest innovations, techniques and technology through a programme launched on Tuesday. The Knowledge Exchange Programme (KEP) is a key part of the Government’s Agricultural Strategy which aims to enable active farmers to deliver a reliable and profitable food chain, while enhancing the Island’s natural environment.

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Manx Museum pop-up catering opportunity

15/10/21

Manx National Heritage are looking for enterprising and creative local catering businesses who are interested in providing pop-up type catering provision in the Bay Room Café for Manx Museum visitors initially for an eight week period between November 2021 and January 2022.

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Island food producers successful at Great Taste Awards 2021

04/10/21

Eighteen food products made by seven different producers on the Isle of Man have been given the stamp of approval by leading experts at the Great Taste Awards 2021.

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Island celebrates local produce at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival 2021

19/09/21

More than 10,000 people sampled the delicious creations of more than 70 local producers at the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival this weekend. The family-friendly event, sponsored by PokerStars, showcased a range of great tasting food and drink from artisan breads to unique ice lollies.

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Allergen labelling laws are changing on 1st October 2021

24/08/21

On 1st October 2021, the law on allergen labeling for Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) foods will change. This means that any food business selling food which is packaged at the same place it is sold and is in packaging before it is ordered will have to include full ingredients on the product label with allergenic ingredients emphasised within that list.

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