The Manx Food Market Traders Association (MFTA) is reaching out to local farmers and producers to recruit new traders.
On the back of the success of the fortnightly Douglas Foodies Market that launched in June 2023, its launching its second Foodies Market in Port Erin, planned for Spring this year.
It created it’s first foodies market, when producers told them their biggest challenge was finding a regular and cost effective way of reaching potential customers to help them build a steady demand and grow their businesses.
It now have over 30 regular traders offering produce that ranges from fresh meat and seafood, seasonal veg, savoury and sweet bakes to street food dishes from around the world.
Douglas Foodies Market
The positive commercial impact of the Douglas Foodies Market for Douglas City Centre Management, as well as its image of offering a broad range of amenities for local residents has led to Port Erin to offer to be the host for a second Foodies Market.
Godfrey Egee, Chair of Port Erin Commissioners said: “The Board has been planning a new public square in Port Erin for a number of years with several exercises of public engagement undertaken throughout 2023, with the ambition of creating a new, vibrant commercial and social heart for our residents as well as a destination for visitors.”
“We believe that a regular Foodies Market in our new public square will help us achieve this in a way that is practical and appreciated by our residents whilst helping local producers and the Manx economy overall, which is why Port Erin Commissioners is pleased to be working together with the Manx FMTA to make this happen,” added Egee.
Meetings
MFTA holds opening meetings that are open to all:
- Wednesday, January 17 from 6-8pm at St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Port Erin.
- Wednesday, January 31 from 6-8pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Ramsey.
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