A meat company has been left with no option other than to import British meat after being unable to obtain Manx meat.
Andreas Meat Company says due to matters out of its control, it won’t “be able to provide any customers with Manx mince for this week and next week”.
The company normally sources its Manx produce from the Government owned Isle of Man Meats, however it is now having to look into importing British beef as a “temporary alternative”.
Andreas Meats has apologised for the inconvenience and says it knows “how frustrating the inconsistent supply is”.
Manx Meat Shortage
This is not the first time the local processor has been let down by Isle of Man Meats, earlier this year it was forced to close its website down due to problems with meat supply.
Andreas Meats produce sausages, black puddings and whole host of other retailer and consumer prepared cuts of meat made from supplies of Isle of Man Meats.
Supermarkets and local butchers have also suffered a lack of Manx meat due to supply issues from Isle of Man Meats.
No Confidence
Only yesterday (August 20) the Manx National Farmers Union (MNFU) declared no confidence in Isle of Man Meats.
The meat plant has been plagued by issues that has affected supply and led to producers and retailers looking elsewhere for solutions.
In a stinging open letter, the MNFU said that the “consequences of the continued mismanagement of Isle of Man Meats Ltd can no longer be borne by the industry”.
It added: “The MNFU hold the Board of Isle of Man Meats Lid directly accountable for the disastrous impact this poor level of management is having on local producers.”
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