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PASTY BAKERS GEAR UP FOR BUSY SUMMER
Members of the Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) are
predicting a remarkable summer season as the credit crunch is likely to
make more British people holiday at home. This view from travel
commentators is backed by the latest figures from the Office of
National Statistics which showed a 10.5% decline in overseas travel in
October. The South West is likely to be one of the most popular choices
for tourists.
Lee Nile, owner of Nile's Bakery in St Austell and CPA member,
commented: "We welcome the news that more people will be holidaying in
Britain and, in particular, Cornwall. The added number of tourists in
the region would certainly increase the footfall into my bakery. Over
time, we've noticed that the public has taken more of an interest in
regional foods and so I have no doubt tourists will be trying proper
Cornish produce during their stay."
Phil Ugalde, Chairman of the CPA, adds: "The Cornish pasty is one of
Cornwall's most iconic products and the summer holiday period is the
peak season for pasty bakers. Tourists' decision to come to our region
would have a tremendously positive impact, and not just for pasty
bakers. Many local people benefit from the industry, from farmers to
suppliers."
The impact of the pasty baking upon the Cornish economy is
considerable. It is currently estimated that some that some 13,000
people are directly and indirectly benefiting from the trade.
Now 50 members strong, the Cornish Pasty Association was formed in 2002
by a group of enthusiastic pasty makers. The Association was created to
safeguard the heritage of the Cornish pasty and to stop consumers from
being misled by pasty makers who trade off the value of the name
without producing a genuine product.
ENDS
Issue date: 16th
January 2009
For further information contact:
Laura Medel / Lisa Taylor
Geometry PR
0117 929 1900
laura@geometrypr.co.uk / lisat@geometrypr.co.uk
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