Gran Canaria promotes its gourmet pantry

Gran Canaria has taken a new step in its gastronomic projection strategy with its participation in the 39th edition of Salón Gourmets, the International Quality Food and Beverage Fair held at Ifema Madrid. Under the umbrella of the program Gran Canaria I like it, The Cabildo accompanies eleven companies from the island in one of the major European events in the gourmet sector.

The Minister of Economic Development of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Minerva Alonso, On the opening day, it supported the Gran Canarian firms present at the fair and underlined the value of this showcase for the growth of the island's agri-food sector.. As highlighted, Presence at Salón Gourmets allows companies to gain visibility in national and international markets and show the differential nature of the local product..

Gran Canaria participates in the joint space of Canary Islands, located in the pavilion 3 by Ifema, with a stand 39 square meters in which there is room for both physically present companies and a selection of representative products of the island. Participating firms include Mojos and Jams Isla Bonita, Dismepe Canary Islands, Terorero Sausages, Rodrigonsa, Golden Pediment, in Asoquegra, Salinas de Tenefé and Valsequillo Cheeses, along with products like Gofio La Piña, Sidra Tuscany o Crabmouth Salt Flats.

The Gran Canaria proposal ranges from sauces, jams and salts even wines, cheeses and gofio, reflecting the diversity and richness of a pantry that seeks to consolidate itself as a gastronomic reference. During the four days of the fair, companies will develop tastings, presentations and showcookings aimed at importers, distributors, restaurateurs and purchasing managers, in an environment designed to encourage direct commercial contact.

With more than 55.000 products exposed and around 1.500 news, Gourmets Hall once again becomes a great thermometer of the sector. In that context, The presence of Gran Canaria reinforces the commitment of the Cabildo, together with the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria, for promoting the marketing of local products, support business growth and continue positioning the island as a gastronomic destination with its own identity.