Cornish Food Economy Facts - Why where we buy our food from matters to Cornwall
The food and drink industry is a vital part of the Cornish economy. Food & drink accounts for 18% of GVA (Gross Value Added) to the Cornish economy, 27% of all Cornish jobs, and 24% of workplaces.
"The Cornish fishing industry provides 8,000 jobs - with every person at sea resulting in a futher 15 jobs on shore"
"80% of the land in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are in agricultural use"
For further information on the contribution food & drink makes to Cornwall's economy see the following reports:
Cornish Fishing Industry
Cornwall has a long and proud fishing heritage and today fishing is still an important part of Cornwall's economy & culture.
Cornwall Fish Producers Organisation (https://www.cfpo.org.uk/) commissioned the Value of Seafood to Cornwall report to quantify the economic impact of Cornish seafood. This comprehensive analysis revealed Cornwall’s seafood sector contributes £174 million to Cornwall’s gross value added, supporting approximately 8,000 jobs.
Landing over fifty different species a year, Cornwall’s fishing fleet is one of the most sustainable and diverse in Europe, yielding an average first-sale value of £50 million a year. Notably, for every fisherman at sea, there are 15 additional jobs onshore, underscoring the industry’s extensive economic reach.
The impressive findings of this research demonstrate how integral Cornwall’s seafood sector is to the Cornish economy, employment and other high-value sectors in the South West.
To find out more visit: https://www.cfpo.org.uk/our-value/
Or watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2JT01loTtk
