The Last Bulgam Miner Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Well the last time i got local spuds from shoprite most of them were rotten in the middle, i buy mine by the sack load from a local farmer and they are good. As soon as the island gets a farmers market it will be great for us all, i tend to stay away from shoprite due to the last time i got some stuff there it was utter tosh. I will not shop in a place that stocks ICELAND Shite You are quite right - Iceland is shite but I don't eat whale meat anyway. Shoprite veg is from Robinsons who bring it in from Ireland via wherever it comes from. I think there is a move to have a weekly farmers market soon. The sooner the better. Have you tried the Douglas Market for veg ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 At least Shoprite are happy to coexist whereas Tesco's seek world domination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxie Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 theres a programme on tv tomorrow night, at 8 or 8.30 about Tesco, may be interesting viewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 There is a farmers market on the island, it's in a place far, far, away in a mystical place, known as Ramsey. there is also a farmers combine there, basically the same but in one shop. So, get in your beamer and head north to get the goodies you so desire. Alternately sit in your wine bars and sup chianti to the sound of some tossy boy/girl band and order from Tesco on-line for the best deals in take out prepacked slop burgers and stop complaining about lack of something that already exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 There is a farmers market on the island, it's in a place far, far, away in a mystical place, known as Ramsey.there is also a farmers combine there, basically the same but in one shop. So, get in your beamer and head north to get the goodies you so desire. Alternately sit in your wine bars and sup chianti to the sound of some tossy boy/girl band and order from Tesco on-line for the best deals in take out prepacked slop burgers and stop complaining about lack of something that already exists. What? Head north to Ramsey! The ghost town! 'Mystical Place' Your having a laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallybug Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 There is a farmers market on the island, it's in a place far, far, away in a mystical place, known as Ramsey.there is also a farmers combine there, basically the same but in one shop. So, get in your beamer and head north to get the goodies you so desire. Alternately sit in your wine bars and sup chianti to the sound of some tossy boy/girl band and order from Tesco on-line for the best deals in take out prepacked slop burgers and stop complaining about lack of something that already exists. I wish there was one in Douglas - 15 miles each way at 38mpg (in the car) is £3.35 in petrol, and about, what, 50 minutes in driving time for a return journey? As there's only me and my flatmate (and he lives off fast food ), I don't think I'd be buying enough to warrant the journey if that was the sole purpose. If I'm going to Ramsey for multiple purposes, then it'd make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Sort of on topic....the thread title, whilst complying with Copycat's usual overly verbose style, doesn't make sense! "give local producer's the chip"....is there a hidden pun that I cant fathom???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I said it recently on another thread, but Tesco's can sell potatoes from off island cheaper than Manx farmers can produce them. It's all down to economies of scale. If you want to see Manx farmers go out of business, it's simple, let's all buy imported spuds from Tesco's and then when we have no choice, stand back and watch their prices rise. I think I'd grow my own if that ever happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Bulgam Miner Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I said it recently on another thread, but Tesco's can sell potatoes from off island cheaper than Manx farmers can produce them. It's all down to economies of scale. If you want to see Manx farmers go out of business, it's simple, let's all buy imported spuds from Tesco's and then when we have no choice, stand back and watch their prices rise. I think I'd grow my own if that ever happened. Plagerist ! lol Just what I said yesterday ! I would rather pack my flask and go to Ramsey for my spuds. So where is the market ? Ramsey is a big place. Is it open during the winter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikingRaider Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Every Saturday morning undercover near the cafe in Mooragh Park ... its not exactly huge so don't expect a lot of choice if you get there late. I read somewhere that they are trying to set one up in Douglas but a couple of market traders have objected and there is some ancient statute which prohibits markets other than the main one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 There used to be a market in the square, called Market Square. Does that not run anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 56lb bags of spuds can be purchased in most places of the UK for about £1.50 or less, if you were to buy them and bring them back to the Island you would be prossicuted if caught. The Island has strick laws in place to protect the Local farmers when it comes to the importation of meat and veg. Tesco must have obtained a permit to import cheap spuds. Several years back a local market trader was fined for selling imported spuds under the IOM Governments recomended price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 So do any of the chip shops sell locally grown chips ? Also - does anyone know where we can buy locally grown desirees ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copycat Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 56lb bags of spuds can be purchased in most places of the UK for about £1.50 or less, if you were to buy them and bring them back to the Island you would be prossicuted if caught. The Island has strick laws in place to protect the Local farmers when it comes to the importation of meat and veg. Tesco must have obtained a permit to import cheap spuds. Several years back a local market trader was fined for selling imported spuds under the IOM Governments recomended price. I thought the Govt had done away with the managed price regime and it was an open market with no protection whatsoever for local spud producers. am I correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copycat Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 time now (Monday at 8pm) to watch CH4 Dispatches prog - all about Tesco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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