A KERRY food and drink producer directory and website was launched at the Institute of Technology Tralee on Tuesday.

Taste Kerry, is a free book to aimed at chefs, distributors, hotels, restaurants, retailers and local customers to remind them of the wealth of home-produced and home-grown produce that Kerry has to offer.

The directory contains a listing of over 150 local Kerry food and drink producers. A new Taste Kerry website was also launched.

“When it comes to food producers, the individual is as important as the product, because they bring their own passion, beliefs and character to bear on what they do and they all have their respective stories to tell,” said Chairperson of Taste Kerry, T.J O’Connor.

“In this publication and website this is reflected, as well as events and experiences related to food and drink,” T.J added.

The book will be distributed countywide to all businesses which provide a food and drink offering, in an effort to encourage them to use local produce to provide people who live in Kerry, and visitors, with a unique food and drink experience. It will also be sent to food distributors both nationally and internationally.

It is envisaged that Taste Kerry will become the recognised local authority for setting quality standards on the present state and future direction of food and drink within Kerry. Scroll down for photos…