Canary Islands' Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty Collaborates with Fuertegourmet

Overview

The Canary Islands' Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty has officially published a new collaboration agreement with Fuertegourmet, a local culinary association based in Fuerteventura. This pact aims to:

• Boost the promotion and sale of Canary Island products within Spain's mainland and regional markets.
• Strengthen the visibility of authentic local foods.
• Support small producers.
• Enhance regional tourism by emphasizing culinary experiences.

Strategic Alignment

The agreement aligns with the 'Crecer Juntos' ('Growing Together') strategy, which seeks to:

• Connect Canary Islands' identity to its gastronomy.
• Foster economic growth.
• Create jobs.
• Promote regional self-sufficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities

• GMR Canarias: A public entity responsible for marketing and supporting local agriculture and fisheries, will:
  • Facilitate product distribution.
  • Support promotional efforts.
• Fuertegourmet: Comprising local food and restaurant professionals, will:
  • Focus on events.
  • Engage in marketing.
  • Promote culinary culture.

Strategic Significance

This partnership underscores the regional government’s commitment to:

• Integrating rural development with tourism and gastronomy.
• Providing small producers with a platform to reach broader markets.
• Boosting sustainable regional growth.

Duration and Objectives

• The collaboration is set for an initial year, with the possibility of extension.
• Emphasizes transparency, data protection, and shared objectives to benefit the Canary Islands' rural and gastronomic sectors.