Boost for local producers as people are told 'food matters'

Wednesday, 22 July 2015 00:00

Local food and drink producers at the launch of the new guide

Local people are being encouraged to buy Manx to help grow the Island's food and drink industry.

The fifth edition of the Food Matters guide has been published by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture highlighting the wide range of produce available.

It wants to grow the sector by £50 million over the next decade - chief executive Richard Lole says residents and visitors can help:

Vicky Quirk runs Betty the Food Trailer which is a new edition to this year's guide - she says it's important people know where their food comes from:

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