The Cornish pasty industry has been one of the great success stories in Cornwall in recent years with many local companies ranging from Cornish Oven, Philp's, Rowe's and Berryman's in Redruth all seeing growth locally.
I learnt a lot during the visit. Marion and her team have recently
introduced a gluten-free Cornish pasty. We have seen a sharp rise in food
allergies and intolerances in recent years, including allergies and
intolerances to wheat. The reasons for this are complex but some suggest
that changes to wheat varieties over the years to give them a higher gluten
content to make them easier to bake has had a negative effect for some and
created an increase in allergies.
Marion and I also discussed the annual pasty festival in Redruth which
takes place next month and the work that has been done in developing
international links between Cornwall and Mexico (which also hosts its own pasty
festival). Many years ago, Cornish miners settled at Real Del Monte in Mexico.
Cornish miners were responsible for developing silver mining in Real Del Monte
during the nineteenth century. They also introduced football and other sports
to Mexico. Hundreds of Cornish miners ended their lives in the area and many
are to be found in one of the local cemeteries, apparently facing home to
Cornwall which was a common request at the time.
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