Opportunities to show off Manx produce this summer

Local producers are being given more opportunities to highlight Manx food and drink this summer.

Applications are open for exhibitors who want to showcase their produce at various culinary events.

Items must be grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked or smoked here or, where processed, contain ingredients from the Island.

The events make up part of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's 'Food Matters Strategy' which aims to boost the industry by £50 million.

Marketing officer Audrey Fowler says local events have picked up a keen audience over the past few years: