IoM food producers in national recognition

Seven food producers on the Isle of Man have been given the stamp of approval by leading experts at the Great Taste Awards 2021.

The annual awards provide a quality benchmark for the food and drink industry and raise the profile of winning products across the world.

The winning local producers were Andreas Meat Co Ltd, Isle of Man Meats, Aalin Dairy, Berries Luxury Pudding Makers and Confectioners, Paddy’s Hooked on Fish/Robinson’s Ltd, Close Leece Farm and Ramsey Bakery Ltd.

Each of the 10,000 entries was blind tasted by a panel of experts made up of top chefs, buyers and food writers, before the best were awarded a star rating which can be displayed on packaging to inform consumers and help them stand out on retail shelves.

According to the organisers, one star means simply delicious, two is outstanding, and three represents an exquisite tasting product.

Isle of Man Meats’ was the biggest local winner with six awards including the highest three star rating for their matured rib of beef.

Plant Director at the company, Phil Parsons said: "We have won several Great Taste Awards in recent years, but this is our best ever result with six in the same year. 

"It is also the first time we have won the top three star award which judges say is only given to extraordinary tasty foods so we are all thrilled".