Minister speaks at book launch, promoting Manx produce
Food Minister Geoffrey Boot claims the Island is becoming a 'foody destination'.
He was speaking at the launch of a new book promoting Manx produce.
Government's Food Matters Strategy - which aims to grow the value of the industry to £125m by 2025 - is approaching its halfway point.
Mr Boot believes the reputation of local producers is continuing to rise:
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