Manx Producers to exhibit at one of Europe’s largest Food & Drink exhibitions

Supported by Business Isle of Man, producers from the Isle of Man are proudly raising awareness of our distinctive food and drink offering at one of Europe's largest food and drink exhibitions, the International Food and Drink Event (IFE), from 17 to 19 March 2025.

2025 marks the second year, Business Isle of Man will be attending the event alongside industry in a jointly-funded initiative. Six of the Island's renowned food and drink producers will join 1,500 exhibitors from over 60 countries at the Excel Centre London.

The Fynoderee Distillery will share an Isle of Man Drinks Stand with Okell's Brewery. Okell’s is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year with a special edition Smoked Porter, while Fynoderee is launching a new Signature Gin at the exhibition.

Isle of Man Creamery will take its finest cheese, made with milk from Manx grass-fed cows, to the Cheese and Dairy Pavilion, and for the first time at IFE, attendees will be able to visit an Isle of Man Speciality Foods stand shared by Berries, PopCornaa, and Isle of Man Salt Co.

The return to IFE comes after success at last year's event, where exhibitors acquired orders to the value of £600k and received recognition through the World Food Innovation Awards 2024.

This year, Business Isle of Man and Manx producers are coming together to host a special presentation at the IFE New Products Tasting Theatre. The showcase will take place on 17 March and aims to bring a taste of our food and drink to an audience of international buyers, journalists and chefs.

At the Isle of Man Food and Drink Showcase, attendees will hear about the Island's food and drink heritage and our status as the only entire-nation UNESCO Biosphere. They will also have the opportunity to sample a fantastic array of distinctively Manx provenance-led products including:

• Isle of Man Creamery's Vintage Red Leicester cheese
• Isle of Man Salt Co.'s Furikake seasoning
• Fynoderee's newly launched Signature Isle of Man Gin
• 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

Tim Johnston MHK, Minister for Enterprise, commented:

‘IFE presents an excellent opportunity for Manx food and drink producers to stimulate orders, build long-term trading relationships, and immerse themselves in the fast-paced global food and drink industry. I am pleased that Business Isle of Man has built on last year's initiative and hope this year's show will be equally successful.’

Helen Crosbie, Founder Isle of Man Salt Co., who was recently featured in Hello Magazine, commented:

‘The Isle of Man is fundamental to our products' taste, character, and uniqueness. I'm eager to promote our Island's ever-strengthening food and drink brand and am excited to discuss our salt and delicious blends with show attendees from far and wide.’

Emily Tse, Founder PopCornaa and finalist at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025 in the snack category commented:

‘I’m excited to be at IFE, officially launching my brand, PopCornaa on this global stage under the Isle of Man umbrella. Being part of a strong line-up of Manx producers will help create a bigger impact over the three-day event. Our products are unique and thoughtfully crafted, and we’re hopeful they will be received positively from leading industry experts.’