This industry isn't just about what we eat - it's about innovation, sustainability, and the future. From farming to marketing, engineering to finance, there's a place for every skill set and passion.
Why Choose a Career in Food & Drink?
As long as people need food and drink, this field will keep evolving, demanding new technology and fresh ideas as well as the craft skills required for bakery, butchery and cheese making.
To tackle food security and climate change, we'll rely on cutting-edge automation and innovation - driving demand for engineers, scientists, and technologists.
Food and Drink in Cornwall
£2bnThe industry is worth £2bn to the Cornish economy
1/4 A quarter of all Cornish businesses are within the sector
1No.1 food region outside of London
120m 120 million pasties are made each year = £15m to Cornish farmers
1 in 5 1 in 5 jobs in Cornwall involve food or drink
40 species 40 species of fish can be landed at Newlyn in anyone day
Careers in Food, Drink, Farming and Fishing
Explore exciting career opportunities in food production, agriculture and the seafood industry here in Cornwall. From artisan food production and sustainable farming to seafood harvesting, food retail, and supply chain management, this thriving sector offers diverse roles for those passionate about innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
The Food and Drink sector is one of the top thriving sectors in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly.
