SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Dec. 22 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Government of the Canary Islands has presented this Thursday the winners of the XXVIII and XXIX editions of the Canary Islands Agrarian, Fisheries and Food Awards, in order to distinguish entities and individuals that contribute to promoting the products Canarian locals, at the same time that they promote the primary sector so that it continues to be one of the economic engines of the Archipelago.
The Canary Islands Agrarian, Fisheries and Food Awards, which have been held since 1986, have established themselves as benchmarks for the sector and as an instrument to support the objectives of the regional Executive. On this occasion, the Ministry has had to combine the last two editions, since the previous call was affected by the consequences of the pandemic.
The area councilor, Alicia Vanoostende, congratulated the winners, whom she thanked for their efforts to promote and disseminate the weight of local production in the food chain, despite the difficulties affecting the sector.
“This contest has been gaining more roots in the islands over the years and constitutes one more reason for effort and work to achieve that deserved distinction of those people and entities that wake up every day with the aim of working to promote and disseminate the quality of our product”, he highlighted.
In this sense, he encouraged participation in this event “which makes visible the true protagonists who work every day to promote a sector that has been shaken by structural and temporary problems, but that has always been able to face all the challenges to stay standing”.
AWARDS OF THE XXVIII EDITION
The Canarian Rural Woman Award goes to Pilar Carballo, from the La Jara Ecological Farm. The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, has wanted to reward the work of this woman, given the work of recovery and start-up of a sustainable agricultural and livestock farm, in the municipality of Arafo, in Tenerife.
This project contributes to diversify the economy, modernization and quality of life in rural areas within the framework of sustainable development, in addition to guaranteeing something as essential as equal rights and opportunities throughout the territory.
On the other hand, the honorary distinctions recognize the work, among others, of Lismar Peña, who is the founder of ‘Sabores del Norte Canarias’, a small company dedicated to the creation and management of gastronomic projects and ideas, in which the promotion of local product in the Canary Islands.
Pedro Jiménez also obtained an honorary distinction, a professional in the fishing sector who has contributed to strengthening this activity, and specifically, the tuna sector in Tenerife, highlighting both his contribution to the art of tuna fishing, and in favor of associations to improve the marketing of fishery products.
María del Pino Calcines also obtains this distinction. She is a visionary rancher and 20th century entrepreneur fully dedicated to cattle care. His farm, located in the area known as ‘Huerto de Mézquez’, in the municipality of Pájara, has been the forerunner of numerous initiatives that endure and mark the times, such as the production and marketing of cheese, yogurt, liquors, among other products. dairy derivatives.
Likewise, the Award for Tourist Accommodation Establishment in the Hotel modality goes to the Fedola Group. The history of this business group begins with roots in the primary sector. To this day, the FEDOLA group stands out for its potato cultivation and research in the Canary Islands, as well as its development in the hospitality world with the “GF Hoteles” chain, in Tenerife. In their kitchens, local products are pampered and they are committed to a chain of suppliers that offer high quality products.
The Award for Restoration Establishment in the Canary Islands goes to the El Duende de Fuego Gastro Bar Restaurant. Located in the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane and under the direction of Pedro J. Hernández Castillo, it bases its proposal on readapted conceptual cuisine, pouring all its experiences and concerns into offering a differentiated offer. In each dish, the potential of the products offered by the island is sought, while contributing to agricultural development and the conservation of the landscape of the island of La Palma.
XXIX EDITION AWARDS
Brenda Rodríguez obtains the Canarian Rural Woman Award in this edition. Livestock farmer and cheese producer that combines tradition and innovation in an activity in which her dedication to caring for the native breed, currently in danger of extinction, such as the Palmera goat, stands out.
The Honorary Distinctions are for Lorenzo Oliverio, Caja Siete-Caja Rural Sociedad Cooperativa de Crédito, as well as for Natalia and Beatriz Mayor Monzón, from Ganadería Naroy.
Lorenzo Oliverio is the manager of Canarutex and president of ACECICAN and a professional farmer who has worked to rescue the cochineal crop in the Canary Islands, very important in the mid-19th century and which had its peak in 1860. Caja Siete- Caja Rural Sociedad Cooperativa de Crédito achieves this recognition for its support for the primary sector of the Canary Islands for 60 years, a support that has intensified in the last two years. While Natalia and Beatriz Mayor are ranchers who have managed to preserve the traditional methods of grazing, transhumance and the production of cheeses matured in caves. They combine youth, training and love for traditions.
The Tigaiga-Puerto de la Cruz Hotel obtains the Award for Tourist Accommodation Establishment in the Hotel modality. Located in the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, the hotel dates from the fifties. The promotion and value of the local product by the team of cooks stands out, bringing their knowledge of the Canarian gastronomy closer to the clients. Take advantage of the facilities of the establishment, to highlight some local products, contributing to their dissemination and purchase among their customers.
Al Kamezi Deli & Bistro Restaurant receives the Canary Islands Restoration Establishment Award. It is much more than a restaurant, it is a gastronomic creation project committed to connecting innovation, tradition and the essence of the Lanzarote product. Fresh and seasonal products, the result of the work of local farmers, ranchers and fishermen, are the protagonists of the dishes proposed in their market tasting menus.
Inverpescatron Lanzarote SL is awarded the Award for the Distribution Company of Seafood and Aquaculture Products. It is a company founded by Carmen Noelia Betancor Viera and Juan Francisco Martín Cabrera that, since its opening in 2012, has been dedicated to the sale and purchase of fresh fish, mainly caught in Canarian waters. It is distributed locally, regionally and nationally.
Spar Gran Canaria wins the Agri-food Product Distribution Company Award This independent chain, which has a license from Spar International to operate on the island of Gran Canaria, stands out for its commitment to the island’s economy and its support for numerous social programs and sports to give back to the Canarian society part of what it receives.
Since its inception, it has been closely linked to the primary sector, supporting farmers and ranchers and closing agreements to guarantee their production at fair prices. As a consequence, Spar Gran Canaria is the leader in the sale of Fruits and Vegetables on the island, offering products from the highest quality and KM 0.
Interested persons can obtain more information through the following link:
http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/boc/2022/250/003.html
