Time to pan Manx meat mix-up story - DEFA chief

Ronan says no one can be blamed for the blunder

It's time to put Shoprite's Manx meat labelling mix-up behind us - according to Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Richard Ronan.

The department issued a statement after the supermarket apologised for a number of mishaps yesterday (10 August).

It faced criticism from farmers and consumers earlier this week, after it emerged on social media that a number of imported meat products were mis-sold as 'Manx'.

Shoprite said supplier shortages and labelling equipment errors caused the confusion.

It's now working with DEFA and the Manx National Farmers Union - who reported the mistakes - to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Mr Ronan says he doesn't believe anyone can be blamed for what happened: