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The XII edition of Gran Canaria I like to bring together 95 exhibitors, 20 municipalities and 110 companies, surpassing participation figures from previous years
The Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair is preparing to celebrate its 12th edition with historic support from the primary sector, the island's municipalities and the industry. Promoted by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and organized by Infecar, Gran Canaria Fair, The fair has broken its own participation record this year, consolidating itself as the unmissable event for professionals and lovers of gastronomy and local products.
The success of the call is reflected in the registration figures: a total of 95 exhibitors have confirmed their presence, surpassing the 85 recorded in the edition of 2024. In addition, institutional representation also grows, con 20 town halls of Gran Canaria that will show the best of their products and traditions, in front of the 19 from last year. These data, together with the high number of participating companies, that with 110 registered this year, They also exceed the figure of 81 of 2024, They mark a milestone in the history of the fair and demonstrate the strength and dynamism of the island's agri-food sector..
The president of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, has valued the response to this edition very positively, what “once again makes the agri-food product the protagonist” and who returns with “the final objectives of facilitating local commerce, promote and give value to the local product and strengthen the business link between producers and companies on the island”.
The Fair is a “huge showcase of the primary sector, of our identity, of our traditions and what the rural world means and keeping the territory alive; It is the great food fair of Gran Canaria, of singular reference for our island, in which we can show the excellence of our local product and our gastronomy”, stated the president, who was convinced that the 12th edition will exceed the visitor numbers of previous editions.
Jordi Cruz, in Gran Canaria I like it
One of the highlights of this edition will be the presence of the renowned Michelin Star chef, Jordi Cruz. Known for his work running restaurants like ABaC (Barcelona) and for his popularity as a judge on the television program 'Master Chef, The Catalan professional will show his culinary mastery in a presentation titled 'Jordi Cruz, straight to the palate'. His visit underlines the prestige achieved by the fair and its ability to attract relevant figures from the national and international gastronomic scene..
With the aim of highlighting the traditions of the primary sector, the product of the land and industrial agri-food processing as a boost to the economy, The Fair will also have a program full of activities, workshops and tastings for all audiences. The heart of the event will be the large exhibition area, where 95 companies, Local producers and entities will offer direct sales of a variety of local products. Visitors will be able to purchase olive oils, olives, Wines, cheeses and honeys, hasta remember, fruits, fresh vegetables, café, traditional breads and sweets, sea salts, craft beers, juices, jams, ice cream and aloe vera products, among many other products of the land.
The presence of the Industrial Association of the Canary Islands (Asinca) will also highlight the crucial role of the local agri-food industry in the island's economic development. Besides, A highlight will be the awards ceremony of the XIX Gran Canaria Official Honey Contest, recognizing the excellence of this emblematic product.
On the other hand, the gastronomic wealth of Gran Canaria, that combines culinary heritage with avant-garde cuisine, will be the central axis of an intense program of culinary exhibitions that will take place throughout the weekend at the Pavilion 5 of Infecar. Renowned chefs and professionals in the sector will share their techniques and creative fusions live, always seeking to inspire and educate the public about the possibilities of local products.
In the Pavilion 7, The primary sector will have its space to show local products and develop an extensive program of commented tastings, tasting menus… more than 60 activities that reinforce identity, the quality and diversity of local products, with the collaboration of associations, cooperatives and other entities in the sector. It is about “pay tribute to the island's agri-food producers and the sector in general, but also to highlight its importance to continue growing and supplying the population”, assured the Primary Sector advisor, Food Sovereignty and Water Security, Miguel Hidalgo who recalled that in the Canary Islands there are two million inhabitants, “potential consumers, that contribute to the maintenance of the sector”.
The fair will also pay special attention to future generations through specific workshops promoted and organized by the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce, and that have the collaboration of the Economic Promotion Society of Gran Canaria (Spegc). Guest chef Valentina Salazar, MasterChef Junior winner 11, together with the Canarian chef Alejandro de la Nuez, will teach cooking workshops for children 6 a 12 years, culminating with a fun blind tasting of blended fruits. Additionally, the smallest (6-10 years) They will be able to participate in 'Fruit Art' workshops, sponsored by SPAR Gran Canaria, focused on healthy eating and creativity with fruits.
New this year, the fair will host the first Employment and Gastronomy Meeting of Gran Canaria Me Gusta, organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria, Infecar and the Innova Gastrocan Cluster. This space, scheduled for Friday morning will feature a round table with notable figures such as chef José Luis Espino, the sommelier Alba Bernal and the chef Manuel Vilariño, y “It will allow the students to see what the working reality is like and the employer to identify and participate in the training of future professionals.”, in the words of the Minister of Economic Development, Industry, Commerce and Crafts, Minerva Alonso.
The Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair will be held from 9 al 11 May in Infecar, Gran Canaria Fair. In addition to the gastronomic and primary sector exhibitions, during the weekend, visitors will be able to discover, taste and purchase a wide variety of products from the island, from cheeses and wines to honeys, oils, fruits, vegetables, remember, fish products and traditional pastries, directly from the hands of its producers.
Tickets to the fair have a general price of 1,50 euros and can be purchased both at the box office and on the event's official website (feriagrancanariamegusta.es), where all the updated information about the program is available, schedules and activities.
The Fair is promoted and financed by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and organized by Infecar, Gran Canaria Fair. It has Cajasiete as an official collaborator and with the collaboration of the Gran Canaria Me Gusta initiative and the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce. This edition of 2025 Its sponsors are SPAR Gran Canaria and Hiperdino, and Comercial Naranjo as equipment sponsor.
