Town's bid to protect fish name
A group of fish smokers in the town have applied to the European Union (EU) for their product to have Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, BBC News reports.
If approved, it would mean a fish could only be called 'Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish' if it has been produced, processed or prepared there.
A decision on the application is expected to be announced on Thursday.
The application, by the Traditional Grimsby Fish Smoker's Group, says: "Across the UK the town of Grimsby is synonymous with the processing of fish.
"The port and town regard it as a matter of pride that for over a century the many fish merchants have been able to supply most types of fish to anywhere in the country and more recently even further into Europe.
"Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish is one of the most important products associated with the port." The news source reported.
The PGI is an EU initiative which is aimed at stopping locally-produced foods being imitated by other non-local brands.
