12 minutes | Friday, 13 September 2024
The environment, food and agriculture minister has admitted there were flaws using the agricultural shows as a replacement for this year's Food and Drink Festival.The government-run event, which was cancelled in June, would have been taking place on the 14 and 15 September.A previously agreed exclusivity agreement meant the Southern and Royal Manx shows weren't accessible to all producers or manufacturers.But Clare Barber told Amy Griffiths she's confident there'll be a more suitable alternative next year: