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DEFA praised for supporting local producers

Gourmet hotdog firm says success not possible without DEFA help

The support given to local producers by the department of environment, food and agriculture has been praised.

It comes as good news for outgoing DEFA chief Richard Ronan, who launched the flagship Food Matters strategy in November 2014.

Dave Valkema is the man behind new start-up Dave's Delicious Dogs.

He's preparing for his first exhibit at the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival next month - and says his business couldn't have got off the ground without the department's help.

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