08.02.07
Cornish processor nets top award
 Cornish
fish processors Ocean Fish of Roche have become one of only
two Cornish companies to achieve the prestigious Seafish Higher
Level Fish processor award.
Over the last five years Ocean Fish has invested in every
area of their operation and now boasts a state of the art
processing unit where quality and hygiene practices are strictly
controlled. Ocean Fish have been trading since 1989. The company
is one of the largest fish processors in Cornwall and it supplies
trade customers and multiple retailers in the UK and throughout
Europe.
The company also offers a complete 'net-to-plate'
operation for Sardines and Herring having its own vessel,
"Resolute" which also recently achieved an award
for becoming one of the first two vessels in Cornwall to achieve
the Seafish Responsible Fishing Scheme.
Geoff Davies, General Manager said: "We are delighted
to have had the support and advice of Seafood Cornwall throughout
the accreditation process. This award recognises the effort
and commitment we have put into our business over the last
few years and we are now in a strong position to increase
our sales into new markets."
To qualify for the independently-accredited award, businesses
are assessed against a wide array of parameters numbering
over 250 in total. All aspects of the business are looked
at from the reception area of the factory right through to
the paperwork systems that support the production of their
products.
Ocean Fish have been advised throughout the accreditation
process by Seafood Cornwall, which has been set up with Objective
One investment to help all sectors of the industry raise quality
standards.
Nathan de Rozarieux, Project Director at Seafood Cornwall
said: "We are pleased to have been able to assist
Ocean Fish in reaching the award standard and hope that this
will not only help their business to continue to grow but
also encourage more companies to come forward for the award."
Mickey Bacon, Quality Adviser for Seafood Cornwall explained
that the Quality Processor Award can help satisfy customers
of a company's ability to supply safe, quality products
every time. "The Award will give customers the confidence
they need to buy from an accredited company and at the same
time highlight to potential new customers the commitment to
producing safe, quality products without exception,"
said Mr Bacon.
For further information please contact Nathan de Rozarieux
on 01736 874304 or email: nathan@seafoodcornwall.org.uk.
The Objective One Programme for Cornwall and the
Isles of Scilly has invested in Seafood Cornwall through the
Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG).
Editor's notes:
| 1. |
Seafood Cornwall, an Objective One Fisheries Programme
grant funded project, offers advice to industry on fish
quality issues and is working to improve marketing and
promotion of fish and seafood. Seafood Cornwall is based
at the Cornwall Fisheries Resource Centre, 78b The Strand,
Newlyn, contact Nathan de Rozarieux, 01736 874304. For
more information about the project visit www.seafoodcornwall.org.uk.
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| 2. |
The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) was established
by the Government in 1981 and is a Non Departmental Public
Body sponsored by the four UK government fisheries departments.
Seafish works with all sectors of the UK seafood industry
– fishermen, processors, wholesalers, importers,
exporters, seafood farmers, fish friers, caterers and
retailers – to raise standards, improve efficiency
and secure a sustainable future. |
| 3. |
The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) has developed
the Technical Standard for the Quality Processor Scheme
for companies processing fish products. The Standard has
been developed to assist processors to fulfil their obligations
with regard to food safety and product quality and to
promote good manufacturing practice within the industry. |
| 4. |
Ocean Fish employs 35 people. |
Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01872 223439
cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk
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