Arreton’s Isle of Wight Tomatoes have again been given the seal of approval as local food superstars in the latest guide to the best produce Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has to offer.
The passionate producers, known for their award-winning tomatoes, are among 350 Hampshire and Island food, drink and craft heroes to be included in the Hampshire Fare Local Produce Guide 2024.
The guide was officially launched by former England Rugby Union star Steve Thompson MBE, who is also a director of Gosport’s Powder Monkey Brewing Co.
Steve said:
“Being involved with Powder Monkey and seeing it develop has been great for me, as someone who loves food and cooking, the importance of supporting local producers is paramount.
"Wherever possible I use locally produce, knowing the quality will be excellent.”
Katerina Loizos, of Isle of Wight Tomatoes, said:
“We are passionate, local producers and being part of a network of like-minded souls is invaluable to us.
"We are committed to our small patch of the UK and to be able to deliver our produce sustainably, grow locally and reduce our impact on the environment is so important to us.”
The Hampshire Fare Local Produce Guide includes the best of the region’s food and drink businesses, from chocolatiers, beekeepers, bakeries and breweries to farm shops, pubs, vineyards, and farmer’s markets.
Natasha Dochniak of Hampshire Fare said:
“Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have become leaders in the food and drink scene in the British Isles over the last decade.
"Our local larder is rich – we have fabulous natural seasonal produce that the region is renowned for – strawberries, chalk stream trout, watercress, crab, lamb, fish and pannage pork from the New Forest.
“Then it’s our amazing and talented producers and chefs that create products from that larder and bring them to our communities through farm shops, local High Streets, farmer’s markets, pubs, cafes, restaurants and online."
The Hampshire Fare Local Produce Guide can be viewed and downloaded on the website and is also available free from member outlets - look out for the sign of the Hampshire Hog.
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