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Canary Islands Publicize New Partnership to Promote Local Products Through Football and Tourism

Published: August 19, 2025|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands' Agricultural Promotion Collaboration

Partnership Details

  • The Canary Islands' government has officially announced a new collaboration with the local football club, Club Deportivo Tenerife Femenino, to boost the promotion of regional agricultural products.
  • The agreement was signed on July 31, 2025.

Objectives and Focus

  • Leverages the visibility of sports and tourism to showcase the unique flavors of the islands.
  • Managed by Gestión del Medio Rural de Canarias (GMR Canarias), a public company dedicated to supporting the agricultural sector.
  • Focuses on joint activities such as:
    • Using club imagery to advertise Canary products.
    • Encouraging healthy habits tied to local food consumption.

Promotion Strategies

  • Promoting local produce both on the pitch and through tourism campaigns like 'Volcanic Xperience'.

Impact Goals

  • Strengthen the regional economy.
  • Increase market access for small producers.
  • Enhance Canary Islands’ reputation as a food and enogastronomic hotspot.

Expectations for Residents and Visitors

  • More efforts to integrate Canary flavors into everyday life and tourism experiences.
  • Foster a closer connection between agriculture, sports, and regional pride.

Funding and Support

  • The partnership does not involve direct funding, focusing instead on joint promotional activities.