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Inlac initiates a campaign that promotes the consumption of three dairy products per day as the basis of a healthy diet
The Interprofessional Organization that encompasses the entire Spanish dairy sector, Inlac, has presented on 14th June a campaign aimed at improving the knowledge and perception of dairy products, whose consumption, despite being essential elements for a balanced diet, it does not at present reach the necessary amounts for a correct feeding. Through rigorous information, which bases its messages on the work of a Scientific Committee composed of experts of recognized prestige, this initiative seeks to promote among the Spanish population the intake of at least three dairy a day, and has the support the EU and MAPAMA.
31st Salón de Gourmets kicks off with an emphasis on innovation, with more than 1,300 innovations
The 31st Salon de Gourmets has started after an opening day marked by the enormous diversity of participation, 1,630 exhibitors and 40,000 products, and with the focus on innovation, as has been demonstrated by the presentation of more than 1,300 product innovations Agro-food. Its inaugural day has been run by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, who has traveled the 4 pavilions discovering food and drinks that "best reflect the Spanish gastronomic sector, a benchmark in the world and that every day is more fashionable, for its quality and variety".
The 31st Salon de Gourmets will award excellence in the different areas of gastronomy and agri-food
From the 24th to the 27th of April, the 31st edition of the Salon de Gourmets will become the stage of delivery of different prizes to those professionals or entities linked to the gastronomy that with their work foment and impel the industry of the drinks and food that has been become the economic engine of the country.
Thousands of farmers “take” the city of Murcia claiming a solution for the Mar Menor
Thousands of farmers, more than 400 tractors and hundreds of trucks keep a demonstration in the capital of Murcia on Wednesday, April 5th in demand of a solution for the Mar Menor that allows them to continue producing food sustainably in the region of Campo de Cartagena. After 24 hours of peaceful concentration, protesters have called for the commitment of the Agriculture Minister, Isabel García Tejerina, to go to Murcia to meet with them to "immediately" find a solution to their situation.
AOVE’s sensory experience stars in the third Expoliva Dialogue 2017
Nearly two hundred professionals of the sector have participated in the Expoliva Dialogue "Extra virgin olive oil, an unusual experience for our senses". The Director of Industries and Agro-Food Chain of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture of the Junta de Andalucía, Rosa Isabel Rios, has inaugurated the third of these important appointments that are being made prior to the "Expoliva 2017" celebration.
UPA warns of an escalation of robberies in freseras holdings and calls for more vigilance of the Civil Guard
The Union of Small Farmers (UPA) has warned of the increase of thefts in the strawberry farms, due to the small number of Guardia Civil agents assigned to these areas. According to this agrarian union, this has caused thieves to enter the greenhouses at any time of day, which has led the strawberrt producers to organize into vigilance groups to protect their products themselves.
Dressings table olives in its footballing version
The Table Olives Interprofessional Organization, Interaceituna, has gone a step further in its promotional campaign for this product and has decided to provide a footballing touch to its original and creative proposal dressings table olives, named in his day as Aceituning. Thus, at Euro France which will start this Friday, June 10, friends of a good snack will taste different varieties of olives seasoned with three inspired dressings, which will provide a good taste when it comes to cheer against TV to the national team.
Spain: García Tejerina defends the role of agriculture as an agent of economic development
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, has claimed the role of agriculture and the food industry as agents of economic development that contribute to the fight against poverty and income inequality, especially in countries . García Tejerina, who has made these statements during his speech at the conference of ministers and senior officials of Agriculture G20 held in Xian (China), said the importance of this meeting to establish a consensus that promotes sustainable development agrarian.
Aragon promotes C’alial label
The Department of Rural Development and Sustainability of the Government of Aragón will launch a promotion plan C'alial label different actions mark with consumers, producers and trade professionals and hospitality.
Pro Event Calendar
First National Congress of Bioeconomy, Food and Future,
Almería host next June 16 the First National Congress of Bioeconomy, Food and Future 'Food & Future', organized by Cajamar Caja Rural, the Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain (APTE) and the Science and Technology Park of Almería. This event will analyze the revolution that the bioeconomy is being productive systems, legal mechanisms and economic structures, the role of biotechnology as an engine of change, discuss new products, models and new sources of energy, and hold business meetings.