Businesses backing biosphere bid

Thursday, 23 July 2015 00:00

The Isle of Man deserves to achieve UNESCO status as a world biosphere region.

That's according to environmental planning officer Peter Longworth.

He says it's time the Island was recognised for its efforts in promoting the use of local produce:

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is leading the bid for the Island to become the first entire country to achieve the accreditation.

Miles Pettit is a co-owner of Noa Bakehouse he explains what it would mean for the food and drink industry:

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