El Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has granted the Food Awards of Spain 2018. In this way, the work carried out by companies and professionals that have distinguished themselves by produce, offer and disseminate Spanish quality food. Also for its contribution to the development of the food sector in a sustainable and efficient.
In this XXXI edition of the Food Awards of Spain, the winners have been chosen from 100 nominations. For the deliberations, a jury made up of personalities with extensive experience has been counted on. They are representatives of agri-food and fishing sector. Also from other economic sectors, such as gastronomy, or the fashion. All of them with evident synergies with the Food from Spain.
In this way, the winners in the different modalities have been the following.
FOOD AWARDS FROM SPAIN TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY
QUALITY PASCUAL SAU Because it is an integrating project with a great commitment to creating value throughout the entire chain. From supplier farms to consumers. Taking into account and ensuring a sustainable sourcing of raw materials, promoting healthy consumption habits.
On the other hand, also his struggle to get the quality and excellence. Betting in this way for the circular economy and comprehensive sustainability, both economic, social and environmental. They pay special attention to decrease in environmental impact, animal welfare, food safety and energy saving.
ACCESIT FOOD FROM SPAIN TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVE, IN THE FORM OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY
SIP MJV.SL, from Barcelona. This company, dedicated to the production of edible straws, has had rapid growth and business expansion since its inception in 2015. Sips stands out for its ability to adapt and anticipate the problem of reduction of the use of plastics. As well as for its originality and innovation. All this giving a response that adds value to consumers, betting on the respect for the environment.
FOOD FROM SPAIN AWARD TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION
BIOGRAN, SL, of Paracuellos del Jarama (Madrid). A pioneer company in the manufacture and distribution of organic products has adapted to the growing demand for these foods. Through the diversification of its offer and maintaining the quality raw material.
Thus, it contributes to the permanence of the rural population with its local purchasing policy. In this way, it is linked to Spanish producers and supporting farmers in their transition to ecological production. All this has been awarded in the Food Awards of Spain.
ALIMENTOS DE ESPAÑA AWARD FOR FOOD INTERNATIONALIZATION
NORTE EXTREMEÑA DE TRANSFORMADOS AGRICOLAS, SA de Plasencia (Cáceres), for being able to commercialize a product as representative of our gastronomy as is peppers. It is a family business that exports 70% of its production to more than 60 countries on five continents. Their effort and versatility have led them to incorporate the product into the recipes of different international cuisines.
This has allowed them to be present in supermarkets and stores good gourmet food more important. Also having a presence in the kitchens of some of the most renowned international chefs, which contributes to giving visibility to the image of the Spain brand.
ALIMENTOS DE ESPAÑA AWARD FOR FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION
EUROCAVIAR, SA, of Ceutí (Murcia). Company dedicated to the manufacture and commercialization of substitutes for caviar. National and international leader in spherification, of which it exports more than 50% of its production to almost the whole world. He has extensive experience in the development of innovative products with a high technological component. All this thanks to an intelligent investment in R + D + i, using also innovative presentations.
FOOD FROM SPAIN AWARD TO RESTORATION
ZUBEROA JATETXEA SL, by the restaurant Zuberoa, in Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa). A restaurant that has become a benchmark in Spanish gastronomy, thanks to the remarkable commitment of the Arbelaitz family. For more than four decades this family has defended a balanced project based on tradition, professionalism and closeness in customer service.
Your support for spanish wines from all regions and national DOs, as well as seasonal foods, is a constant in its evolution. In addition, these Food Awards of Spain have also recognized his mastery in the use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
SPANISH FOOD AWARDS FOR COMMUNICATION
INTEROVIC, La Interprofessional Agrifood Organization of Sheep and Goats It has been recognized for its communication actions both in the national market and abroad. Its actions are based on a strategic plan that allows an accurate analysis of the needs of a complex and mature sector. As well as to do creative approaches to optimize your positioning.
Their campaigns extol values of the rural environment, sustainability, natural character and origin. In this way, visibility is given to the grazing as the backbone of our peoples.
EXTRAORDINARY SPANISH FOOD AWARD
PARADORES has among its missions the promotion of the Spanish gastronomy. In its one hundred restaurants, it sold more than two million cutlery in 2018. Its cuisine is strongly linked to the places where it is located, which is why it has offered the best regional cuisine since its foundation in 1928. The public hotel chain is, therefore, a pioneer in offering the proximity kitchen and has just strengthened its commitment to zero kilometer products.
Thus, it seeks not only the best quality, but also a commitment to the environments in which it operates. Therefore, a sample of the sustainability -economic, social and environmental- that guides its business model. In its restaurants, traditional recipes and the latest gastronomic trends coexist in harmony. What makes of Paradores a benchmark in Spanish gastronomy.
ALIMENTOS DE ESPAÑA AWARD FOR THE BEST HAM 2018
Last December, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food also granted the Spanish Food Award for the Best Ham 2018. It has been in your categories "Acorn-fed Iberian Ham" and "Serrano Ham or other Recognized Quality Figures". These awards, which are awarded for the second time, are intended to promote quality ham and improve its image and position in the markets.
The award for the category "Iberico Acorn-fed Ham" has gone to the Acorn-fed 100% Iberian Ham "Monte Nevado Añada 2014". It is produced by Jamones Segovia, SA, from Carbonero el Mayor (Segovia).
In the modality "Serrano Ham or other Recognized Quality Figures" has been for the “Vallejo” ham, from the IGP Jamón de Trevélez. It belongs to Jamones Vallejo, SL, from Trevélez (Granada).
So, these have been the winners in the Food Awards of Spain last year in another successful edition.
