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EDEN PROJECT TO HOST WORLD PASTY
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The World Pasty
Championships, a grand celebration of Cornwall’s most famous dish, are
announced by the Eden Project today. The new event is to take place at
the Eden Bakery between the famous
Biomes on March 3, 2012, the Saturday before St Piran’s Day (March 5)
which celebrates the national day of Cornwall.
[Posted 12/12/2011]
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PADSTOW HOSTS CORNISH PASTY FESTIVAL
A celebration of the Cornish pasty will be held in
by the harbour in Padstow on Monday (28th November 2011) to mark the
Cornish pasty officially achieving protected food name status.
Organised by The Chough Bakery, Padstow, and supported by the Cornish
Pasty Association (CPA), this unique celebration of Cornwall’s iconic
food for all family will run between 3pm and 8pm.
[Posted 25/11/2011]
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MEXICAN PASTY MAKERS GET TIPS FROM CORNWALL
The Cornish Pasty Association
(CPA)
recently welcomed visitors from the Mexican group Consejo Regulador del
Patrimonio Cultural Real del Monte Cornwall AC (The Regulatory Council
for the Cornish Heritage of Real del Monte), led by its Chairman, Jaime
Soto.
[Posted 10/11/11]
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CORNWALL CELEBRATES PROTECTION FOR ITS
FAMOUS PASTIES
The Cornish Pasty Association
(CPA) is celebrating
after receiving Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for its
world famous pasty. The decision from the European Commission means
that from now only Cornish pasties made in Cornwall and following the
traditional recipe can be called ‘Cornish pasties’.
[Posted 22/02/11]
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CORNISH PASTY ASSOCIATION GIVES RESCUED
POLISH SAILORS A TASTE OF CORNWALL
Following the rescue of the Polish owned tall ship The Fryderyk Chopin and its
compliment of 11 crew and 36 youngsters on Saturday night, the Cornish
Pasty Association has ensured the rescued party received a warm welcome
by offering them Cornwall’s most popular food, the Cornish Pasty as
soon as they came ashore.
[Posted
01/11/10]
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CORNISH PASTY FILM SELECTED BY COUNTY FILM
FESTIVAL
A
film which demonstrates the Cornish passion for pasties has been
selected for screening at the 2010 Cornwall Film Festival (5th- 7th
November). The film, entitled The Cornish Pasty, was produced by
members of the Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) to support its PGI
application to protect the Cornish pasty. The CPA film will be eligible
to win The Delabole Slate Audience Award and The Golden Chough Grand
Prize.
[Posted
25/08/10]
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CORNISH PASTIES INGREDIENTS - A
CLARIFICATION
Following some press coverage
over the past few days,
the Cornish Pasty Association can confirm that the European Commission
(EC) does not dictate ingredients or names of ingredients for products
seeking EU quality recognition.
[Posted 23/08/10]
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NEW FILM DEMONSTRATES CORNISH PASSION FOR
PASTIES
The Cornish Pasty Association
(CPA) has produced a film
to support its PGI application and emphasise the importance of the
Cornish pasty to Cornwall. The film, which demonstrates the Cornish
passion for pasties, will get its first public screening at the Royal
Cornwall Show (10th – 12th June) and will then be shown at schools and
other venues across the county.
[Posted 28/05/10]
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SOUTH WEST MEP GRAHAM WATSON TAKES CORNISH
PASTIES TO EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Graham Watson, Liberal Democrat Member of the
European Parliament for South West of England, has taken genuine
Cornish pasties to his colleagues in the European Parliament in
Brussels. It is a great show of support for the Cornish Pasty
Association (CPA) which is currently waiting for the European
Commission to grant final approval for the PGI status for the Cornish
delicacy.
[posted
08/03/10]
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CPA TO EXHIBIT AT WEST EXPO
The Cornish Pasty Association will be exhibiting at
the West Expo in Cornwall (2nd – 4th March). This trade exhibition is
aimed at regional hotel, catering, hospitality and food suppliers. The
Association will explain to visitors the importance of protecting the
authentic ‘Cornish Pasty’ and will invite other pasty producers or
sellers to become members of the CPA. Visit us on stand A8 and sample
some of the best genuine Cornish pasties!
[posted 04/01/10]
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.
[posted 16/01/09]
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CORNISH PASTY ASSOCIATION REACHES 50TH MEMBER
The Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) has reached its 50th member with
the addition of two traditional Cornish bakeries. Nile's Bakery from St
Austell and Purdys Bakery from Liskeard now join the other 48 members
following a successful year for the Association to protect the quality
and reputation of the Cornish pasty.
[posted 18/11/08]
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DEFRA BACKS CORNISH PASTY PGI APPLICATION
The Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) is a step closer
to
attaining PGI status for Cornish pasties after DEFRA confirmed that it
is backing its application and will be sending it to the European
Commission for final approval.
[posted 25/07/08]
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CORNISH PASTY FANS SIGN UP TO FACEBOOK GROUP
Fans of the traditional Cornish pasty are being
encouraged to
join the Cornish Pasty Association's (CPA) Facebook group in a bid to
protect the product's original recipe.
[posted 13/02/2008]
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CORNISH PASTY ASSOCIATION APPEALS FOR SUPPORT
The Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) is appealing the Cornish people to
support its bid to achieve a protected geographical indicator for the
'Cornish Pasty' and has launched a website
(www.cornishpastyassociation.co.uk) where people can pledge support.
The Association is also looking for more pasty bakers to become a
member and join the group.
[posted 16/01/08]
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