DEFA aims to build on 2016 successes
Local food businesses and producers are invited to take part in what's billed as the Oscars of the industry.
Entries for the Great Taste Awards have opened as the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture aims to better last year's record-breaking efforts.
The 13 Manx firms that entered gained 28 awards.
Food Business Development Manager Andrew Lees spoke to Chris Cave:
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