The mission began this Thursday, November 12th, with participation in the Andalucía Gusto del Sur International Cheese Festival 2026, an event hosting the 38th World Cheese Awards, considered the most important cheese competition globally. The inauguration was attended by authorities including the President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Lola García, and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty of the Government of the Canary Islands, Narvay Quintero.
During the day, technical meetings were held, and Fuerteventura has its own institutional stand for promoting its products, especially the Majorero Cheese with Protected Designation of Origin. The program also includes professional tasting and pairing sessions aimed at showcasing the characteristics and gastronomic potential of the island's products to industry professionals.
The objective of this mission is to strengthen the positioning of Fuerteventura's agri-food products in national and international markets, facilitate commercial contacts, and foster the exchange of experiences. Lola García highlighted the importance of supporting the primary sector in international projection spaces, stating, "Majorero cheese is one of our island's great ambassadors, and behind its recognition is enormous work by our professionals. We want to continue opening doors, generating opportunities, and bringing the quality of our products to new markets."
The delegation's agenda also includes technical visits to the Baena Designation of Origin region to learn about its extra virgin olive oil production model, certification, and promotion, and to the artisanal cheese factory Quesos Plazuelo, where participants will visit the Shepherd's Museum and engage in a tasting and pairing session.
This initiative, developed in collaboration with Proexca, aims to support the internationalization of the island's economy, reinforce the positioning of Majorero cheese and other local products, and generate new opportunities for Fuerteventura's primary sector.
