Spain Food Awards 2015

With these awards, the Ministry of Agriculture recognizes the work of companies and professionals who have distinguished themselves by producing, providing and disseminating food quality Spanish, in the categories of Food Industry, Catering, Organic Production, Communication, Fish Production and Aquaculture, Food Internationalization and Special Prize of Spain.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) has granted the “Food of Spain Awards 2015”, with which the work of companies and professionals who have distinguished themselves produce, deliver and disseminate quality food Spanish is recognized as well as their contribution to the development of the Spanish food sector in a sustainable and efficient.

The jury awards for modalities failed: “Food Industry”, “Restoration”, “Organic Production”, “Communication”, “Production of Fisheries and Aquaculture”, “Internationalization” and “Food Extraordinary Prize of Spain “.

In this XXVIII edition it has also incorporated the Accesit “Food of Spain to Entrepreneurship”, with which the work of Spanish food industries course less than 10 years, highlighted by the application of new ideas appreciated in the markets is distinguished and recognizable participation of youth and women.

Spain Food Award for the food industry

TROPICANA ALVALLE, S.L.- Fuentetocinos (Murcia) -, being a leading company in the development of innovative products in traditional sectors and the use of high quality raw materials. Moreover, it gets boost consumption and promotes food and values ​​of the Mediterranean Diet.

Also notable for its strategy of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, the constant development of R + D + i in the whole production process and its commitment to international markets.

Spain Food Award for restaurant. Spain Accésit to food entrepreneurship

SOFTY CREAM FRANCHISE, S.L.U. -of Sewer (Murcia) -, by developing an innovative business model in the dairy sector, capable of competing with large groups in Spain and abroad.

This is an initiative based not only on the product but in defining a marketing channel itself. It has good industrial base and internationally. It highlights its rapid growth.

Spain Food Award for restaurant

BASTION RESTAURANT, led by Oscar Garcia, Soria, for the commitment and creative technique that does not neglect the tradition and the root of the Castilian-Leonese cuisine recipes. Especially for your interest in the product of proximity. This is a restaurant located in a historic building and commanded by a young chef of great experience and projection.

Spain Food Award to organic production

ORCHARDS S.L. SORIA, Soria. Project in partnership with professional farmers and assuming organic certification is of great interest. Look for the integration of groups of people at risk of social exclusion through alternative productions by impeccable and exemplary business plan for revitalizing rural development and employment creation.

Opting for the introduction and recovery of native varieties, new product development and marketing in the short-channel distribution of fresh foods.

Spain Food Award communication

EDITORS EDIMARKET, S.L., for his career as a product specialist and emblematic publishing sector in agriculture and food as the olive Spanish.
It has been able to complement each technical and top professionals with informative information on agronomy, economics, culture and gastronomy of olive oil, including new complementary publications geared toward the projection of Spanish olive oil in world markets content.

Spain Food Award to food internationalization

CHILDREN OF SALVADOR RODRIGUEZ, -of Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa (Zamora) -, for being a leading company in the cheese sector that has opted for modernization in the production process to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

With experience of over 30 years in export and presence in more than 48 countries around the world, some with significant market shares. Noticeably active advocacy developed in foreign markets.

Spain Food Award for the production of fisheries and aquaculture

FEDEPESCA, for his long and dynamic career caring and improving fish retail sector. His important work of training, information and promotion of different species with particular emphasis on quality, sustainability and traceability.

It is also highlighting the successful work of promoting the consumption of these products among consumers, being able to emphasize such innovative campaigns such as “FishFan” and “Personal Trainer Fish” with great impact among young audiences through the use of new technologies.

Extraordinary Food Prize Spain

SAN TELMO FOUNDATION. independent non-profit institution founded 34 years ago in Andalusia, whose aim is the economic and business development of society. Has a line of specialty addressed to the food chain that reaches 50% of its activity with a clear vocation of leadership and global benchmark.

Imparted training for the food industry throughout Spain, and more recently in other countries such as Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Russia. It has exported the model of agrifood expertise to support business schools in other countries, or launching seminars for its own account outside our borders, which gives an idea of ​​its national and international vocation. In its draft future includes its internationalization.

For the programs of the Foundation San Telmo has been more than 9,000 entrepreneurs and managers, of which more than 6,900 companies belong to the food chain of all sizes, although having a special focus towards SMEs and cooperatives.

Source: MAGRAMA