A new range of Manx beef and pork products are now available in Tesco stores across the island.
Isle of Man Meats says the new products are already in larger Tesco and will hit Tesco Express stores from November 27.
The range includes everyday staples such as sausages, bacon, burgers and meatballs, all produced using livestock from Manx farms.
The initiative is the result of a new collaboration with an established UK supplier to Tesco, allowing the local meat to be prepared to Tesco’s specifications while retaining its Isle of Man Meats branding.
Positive
Michael Barker, General Manager of Isle of Man Meats, said: “This is a positive milestone for the island’s farming community and for everyone who values Manx produce.
“It means more local meat on the shelves, more often, and makes it easier for households to choose Manx as part of their weekly shop.
Our farmers work hard to produce excellent livestock, raised on pasture within our UNESCO Biosphere environment, and it’s important that this value is recognised and supported across the island.
Expansion
Bethany Auger, Buying Manager at Tesco, added: “We’re really proud to be supporting local Manx suppliers following our expansion to ten stores on the Isle of Man.
And James Lamont, Head of Local Sourcing at Tesco, said: “We are extremely proud of the work that we have done with local producers on the Isle of Man and the relationships that we we have built.
“The quality of Manx produce is exceptional, so I’m really pleased to bring this new range to customers.”
Improvements
The launch follows a period of operational improvement at the meat plant. Chairman Damien Corcoran said the company has built a “genuinely strong working relationship with Tesco over the past year”.
He added: “The seven new lines being introduced in Tesco now represent a clear milestone in our progress. They are also a testament to the hard work, resilience, and professionalism of our team in the Plant.”
The company also confirmed that work is underway to expand the range to include Manx lamb products in the future.