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It is the sixth time that the Majorera brand has won an award at the awards promoted by Agrocanarias
The arbequina-hojiblanca oil, of the brand Teguerey, of Fuerteventura, prepared by Luis Hernandez Santana, has been recognized as the best of Canary Islands in it Official Contest of Agricultural Agricultural 2024, organized by the Canarian Institute of Agri-Food Quality (ICCA) to distinguish and promote the best productions of the archipelago. This was announced today, Friday 23 February, the advisor of Agriculture, Cattle raising, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty of the Government of the Canary Islands, Narvay Quintero, and the director of ICCA, Luis Arraez Guadalupe, at the reading of the jury's decision.
The contest was attended by 28 productions from 17 oil mills, which represents an increase in 75% compared to the previous year. These are distributed in 13 of Fuerteventura (eight companies), six of Gran Canaria (three companies), four of Tenerife (of companies), three of The Palm (of companies), one of The iron (a company) and one of Lanzarote (a company),
with this award, the brand Teguerey adds six recognitions as Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Canary Islands for their productions, an achievement that Luis Hernandez attributes to “their total dedication to this activity to guarantee a high quality product”. “This is achieved through careful attention to the state of maturation of the olive tree., the type of fertilizer used and the pruning technique, among other aspects”, he added.
Located in the municipality of Gardeners (Fuerteventura), The company has a plantation of more than 2.500 olive trees distributed in more than 85.000 Square meters. In the year 2023, produced 70 tons of olives and 10.000 liters of oil. Among the cultivated varieties are the arbequina, picual and white leaf. Harvesting is carried out in a traditional way, followed by a cleaning and oil production process.
The tasting panel, made up of eleven tasters, specialists in the analysis of agri-food products, awarded the silver medal to Majorero Craving arbequina/picual (Fuerteventura), prepared by Cabrera y Cabrera S.A. The gold medal was awarded to Finca Soliviento (Fuerteventura) arbequina/picual/hojiblanca, prepared by Adrian Derk John Sparrow. Olive Palm (The Palm) picual/arbequina, prepared by Juan José Santos Cabrera, received the big gold medal, and the special distinction for best image and presentation went to El Refugio Estate, of Lanzarote, prepared by Flower Power Jardines S.A.
The competition was governed by a blind tasting system, where the jury evaluated the samples without knowing what brand they were tasting. In the olfactory phase, the intensity of the aromas and the fruitiness were evaluated. (green or ripe). In taste, the set or harmony of the flavors is taken into account.: dulce, bitter, spicy, etc., in addition to other aspects such as astringency.
A consolidated contest
The counselor Narvay Quintero He highlighted that this call for the contest registered a record of participation, a fact that shows the consolidation of the contest as a promotional instrument and the importance that this crop has gained in recent years, which has seen its production triple 2012 a 2022 when passing from 411 a 1.326 tons of olive. “We continue to promote this sector, that produces excellent quality oils, through measures such as Agrocanarias and the creation of an olive oil registry, which we are already working on. It is important to recognize the work of the producers, whose dedication is essential for the growth and excellence of our agri-food industry”, added.
For your part, the director of ICCA announced that the oils awarded in this edition will participate in the tasting and master class organized by the Institute within the framework of the fair World Olive Olive Exhibition which takes place next week in Madrid, an event that represents a meeting point between buyers and producers from all over the world, which seek to consolidate their business and open new markets.
The products recognized within the framework of the contest may use the official badge awarded for one year in their marketing., and will participate in different ICCA promotional actions. Besides, The winning oils will be exhibited in the facilities of this autonomous organization until the next edition of the contest.. The production considered as the Best EVOO from the Canary Islands will star in a report that will be published on its website and sent to media outlets Canary Islands for dissemination.
