This year, you can buy a Christmas hamper packed full of Manx food and drink.

A number of combinations are available with produce including award winning meats, specialist cheeses and gins, and even the Christmas turkey.

They can all be found on a dedicated page on the Isle of Man Food and Drink website as the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture work with local producers to help showcase their products and give seasonal spreads a Manx twist this year.

Eating local is a great way to ensure your food and drink is more sustainable and reduces food miles. It also helps to support local farms, artisans and brewers. It is estimated that every £1 spent on Manx food is worth £1.83 to the Manx economy, compared with only 58p spent with a non-local business.

Colin Barber of Close Leece Farm, who are involved in the project, said: ’We are delighted to feature on the website which is an important resource for consumers and producers. It is more important than ever to support local as it keeps people employed, reduces food miles and promotes the Isle of Man.’

Any businesses who wish to have their local food hampers included on the web page should contact [email protected]