Isle of Man-the world’s only whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere will today be showcasing its unique produce at the International Food and Drink Event in London.

The event will take place at the New Products Tasting Theatre from 12:00-13:00.

Three new products will be launched at the showcase today.

• The Fynoderee Distillery will be introducing a new Signature gin, with juniper, pine, lemon zest, fennel and a range of spices. This gin will be available year-round for premium and independent retail distribution and export.
• Gourmet popcorn producer PopCornaa is launching a Vegan Coconut and Green Matcha popcorn.
• Okell's Brewery is celebrating 175 years of brewing excellence with the launch of a Smoked Porter, brewed with peated malt and aged on tasted oak wood chips.

As the world’s only entire nation UNESCO Biosphere, the Isle of Man has a thriving food and drink sector that draws inspiration and ingredients from its unique environment.

This session will bring together award-winning brands from across the Island. Producers in attendance will include Isle of Man Creamery, Isle of Man Salt Co., Okell’s Brewery, PopCornaa, The Fynoderee Distillery and Berries Luxury Bakers and Confectioners.

The following products will also be sampled at the showcase:

• Isle of Man Creamery's Vintage Red Leicester cheese
• Isle of Man Salt Co.'s Furikake seasoning
• Okell's award-winning Zero pale ale
• PopCornaa's 3* Great Taste Award winning Vegan Seaweed, Wasabi and Soy popcorn
• Berries 3* Great Taste Award winning Manx Sea Salted Caramel Sticky Toffee pudding and Fynoderee Luxury Rum Christmas pudding 

Tim Cowsill, Chief Executive of Business Isle of Man commented:

“The Isle of Man is proud to be the world’s only entire-nation UNESCO Biosphere, a distinction reflected in the quality and sustainability of our food and drink produce.

“As an Island we offer a supportive environment for businesses with funding opportunities to drive growth. We are delighted to be attending IFE once again this year as we continue to expand our food and drink offer, boosting exports and putting our exceptional products on the map.”

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About the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea, 25 miles off the Northwest coast of England, and can be reached in as little as 45 minutes by plane or ferry.

Business Isle of Man is an executive Agency within the Isle of Man Government’s Department for Enterprise and was created to facilitate the support, development and promotion of key sectors involved in the export of physical goods and related services from the Isle of Man, and those operating services within the local economy. Key sectors include Cleantech, Built Environment, Local Economy (comprising retail, hospitality and leisure), Food & Drink Export, Biomed & Medicinal Cannabis and Engineering & Manufacturing.

https://www.businessisleofman.com/ 

Isle of Man businesses attending the event

You can access further information on the Isle of Man’s food and drink offering and producers attending IFE here.  

Producers attending IFE include:

Isle of Man Creamery stand 3220: This cooperative of 28 family dairy farms, established in 1934, produces award winning aged, flavoured and traditional British cheeses using milk from grass-fed cows. Exported to the UK, Europe and North America and available in major supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons and Publix.

Okell’s Brewery stand 3834: With a rich history spanning 175 years, this brewery remains rooted in Manx heritage while maintaining a forward-looking focus. Okell’s have received accolades for their incredible “Zero” product, which is already available in Spar stores and now available in selected Tesco stores.

Fynoderee Distillery stand 3834: A passionate Manx distillery, creating an exquisite range of spirits flavoured using local ingredients inspired by our heritage, culture, and folklore. Fynoderee’s range is available at numerous UK based and online retailers, such as Master of Malt, and they have recently received significant publicity following their collaboration with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and their silver medal placing at the World Gin Awards.

Isle of Man Salt Co. stand 770: Hand-harvested sea salt from the pristine marine nature reserve waters surrounding the Isle of Man. After a successful first few years in business, Isle of Man Salt Co. is expanding its production capacity and seeking to develop relationships with potential UK stockists who share their brand values. They recently launched on UK independent food and drink app DELLI.

PopCornaa stand 770: A brand-new company creating gourmet popcorn using only natural ingredients, named after the beautiful Glen and Port Cornaa on the Island. The popcorn is made in small batches in the clean sea air of the Isle of Man, with dairy products from grass-fed Isle of Man cows.

Berries stand 770: An independent, family-owned business specialising in the creation of multi-award winning, luxury Christmas puddings, cakes and handcrafted chocolates. Having previously supplied premium retailers such as Fortnum and Mason and supermarket chains such as Aldi, Berries have recently focused on expanding and upgrading their production facilities and are looking to partner with UK retailers who value craft and artistry and whose customers appreciate producers who commit to only using the finest ingredients.