The Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture says it remains committed to local food producers and farmers.
MHK for Douglas East Joney Faragher asked what's being done encourage all supermarkets to stock and prioritise Manx produce.
DEFA Minister Clare Barber says in her reply that the department has supported nine businesses in getting Local Supplier Approval accreditation.
This helps businesses smaller food producers and suppliers sell in national and regional supermarkets.
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