Island Foods are a traditional butchery located on the Isle of Wight
We have been trading for over 25 years and have built up an excellent reputation for our quality meat. The company has recently expanded into new purpose built premises with a larger cutting plant, and has also been fully EC approved by the Food Standards Agency – approval no. 2144.
We are audited by the FSA and you are welcome to come and visit us anytime to see firsthand just how much we care about quality and hygiene.We, as a company believe in keeping as much business on the Island as possible. This could have proved difficult as the only abattoir on the Island closed over 20 years ago, undeterred, we worked closely with the local farming community to find an abattoir where the animals could go direct from the farms, to the abattoir and back to our cutting plant. Therefore we are pleased to say 75 – 80% of our meat is now sourced locally, brought directly from the farmers – with the rest being sourced from other UK suppliers. Prime cuts of meat are 21-day age matured, which in return ensures tenderness and flavour. There is no premium charge for this, we are able to keep our prices competitive by paying market value which is governed by “Farmer’s Weekly.”We are now becoming established as one of the main suppliers of Island sourced meat, and we feel that with people becoming more aware of ‘food miles’ these days, our traceability is second to none, as we operate a comprehensive and stringent ‘batch coding’ system.
We value customer satisfaction, which is why we work so hard with local farmers to get the best quality products to pass onto our customers.If you require a pricelist or have any questions regarding our products please feel free to email or phone us, or alternatively we are happy to visit you and discuss your needs.All the staff at Island Foods Ltd would like to thank our existing clientele for their business and support they have provided us with over the years – it doesn’t go unnoticed.
About Island Foods
Island Foods in Ryde, has built up a long standing reputation as a traditional butcher where traditional methods continue to mean first class quality and exceptional value for money. All our products are prepared at our purpose built cutting plant which is audited annually by the Food Standards Agency, The Red Tractor Farm Assurance Scheme and SALSA (Safe & Local Supplier Approval) to ensure we meet the highest possible standards.
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We are proud to source only premium quality, Grass fed Isle of Wight Beef. By working closely and supporting the farmers in our local community, we can guarantee our customers full supply chain history. Our farmers take great care of their livestock, ensuring the animals are grown slowly and naturally.
To give our customers the finest eating experience, we dry age our prime cuts of Beef for at least 21 days. This strong commitment to quality, and firm attention to detail means our Beef cuts are always consistent and full of flavour.
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This award winning dairy herd is the heritage and core business of the Griffin family who have farmed the land at Briddlesford since 1923. All the cattle on the farm are descended from the original 12 cows, and the milking herd now numbers 160 cows.
The lambs we source are grass fed which has been shown to provide a more intense taste, richer in omega 3 fatty acids than grain fed meat, helping to contribute to a healthy diet.
We are keen to work closely with local farmers and source our Lambs from various different farms across the Island.
The Garlic Farm have been growing garlic on the Isle of Wight ever since Granny Norah planted those first few cloves in her garden over 40 years ago. They have spent all the years since exploring its history and origins, experimenting with the many different varieties here on “the Island” and creating many garlic infused products from chutney to beer and ice cream.
