New Minister visits Newlyn
The UK’s new Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Dame Angela Eagle, has paid a visit to Newlyn to meet face to face with Cornwall’s fishing industry and wider…
Cornish fishing welcomes Government’s commitment
After hosting a visit to Newlyn by ministers, the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) has welcomed the commitment given to working in partnership with the industry, recognising the fishing sector’s…
Industry slams UK government trawl ban plans
Fishing industry organisations in the UK have been quick to call out government plans to impose even greater restrictions on fishing, announced earlier this week to coincide with the United…
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Will UK fishing get a fair deal – or be bargained away?
Negotiations are in progress between the UK and the EU on a fisheries deal, and rumours are circulating that the UK will give way, as in the past, to secure…
Supporting a new generation of skippers
The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO) has announced a new grant support scheme in partnership with the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) that will enable a cohort of fishermen to take their careers to…
Floating windfarms planned for Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate is in the process of identifying areas of the Celtic Sea for commercial-scale floating offshore wind energy development. These are part of the UK’s commitment to net…
CFPO leads on ambitious fishing apprenticeship scheme
A new fishing apprenticeship has been given the green light and anyone looking for a career at sea will have the opportunity to start an 18-month Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship, a…
New CEO taking over at Cornish PO
After almost twenty years in the hot seat at the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation, Paul Trebilcock is stepping down, moving on to a new role in the fishing industry. ‘It’s…
CFPO sets out 2021-2026 policies and aims
The Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation (CFPO) has responded to the 5.5 year 'adjustment period' within the Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) by issuing a forward-looking statement of policies and aims…
The abundant megrim is being marketed as Cornish sole as Seafood Cornwall seeks to build a domestic market for species that are usually exported. Image: James Strawbridge
Bringing under-loved Cornish fish to consumers
A number of key players in the Cornish seafood industry begin new research into the feasibility of bringing Cornish sole and Cornish king crab products to consumers across the nation.…
