Author: Neeru Khan

The climate and confinement stimulate the consumption of ice cream Ice cream consumption grew by 4% in the last year, leaving a turnover of more than 554 million euros for the sector. Among the conditions that have stimulated this growth, climatic factors —increase in temperature in the seasonal months— and the pandemic, which led to unusual consumption in homes. The data, corresponding to the Food Consumption Panel of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, indicate that Spaniards consumed 149 million liters of ice cream between June 2020 and May 2021, 4% more than in the same period of a…

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Quinoa with avocado and prawns battered in panko Avocado has become one of today’s hottest superfoods, and for good reason: Chefs around the world have found that, in addition to being one of the most perfect foods – it’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. – It has an excellent flavor and is ideal both for meals and for a snack between meals. A very versatile product, since it practically combines with any dish, either as an ingredient or as a side dish. In fact, its uses in the are multiple, either to enjoy it in a simple way…

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The Asturiana de los Valles – Xata Roxa is an autochthonous bovine breed that is raised mainly in the foothills of the Cantabrian Mountains. A breed with a very gentle character and is ideal for breeding in extensive conditions, performing well in rough terrain and perfectly withstanding extreme temperatures.Since the mid-nineteenth century, when there is evidence of a notable presence in all Asturian-Leonese geography, the breed has gone through adverse circumstances, such as the introduction of foreign breeds in the mid-twentieth century, which caused the number to begin to decline. of animals and the population of Xata Roxa will be…

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The 2021 harvest began this morning in the Somontano Denomination of Origin, —the usual dates for this wine-growing area—, with the first bunches of gewürztraminer, a variety of grape with a wide aromatic range that gives rise to wines of unmistakable personality and with an excellent evolution in the bottle. A campaign that began after a year with a very favorable climate for the vineyards that has been marked by a very good spring and mild temperatures in the summer season, variables that have guaranteed a good ripening and a good sanitary state of the grapes, matter premium of the…

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After having created last year the Spanish Association of Mead, considered the oldest drink of humanity, the third edition of the national championship of mead is now called, the Queen Cup of Mead 2021, which will take place during the weekend of the 13 to November 14, in Madrid. Although unknown by many, the Reina de Hidromiel Cup is already a benchmark at the European level, and has positioned itself as the second championship related to this drink in order of importance after the Mead Madness Cup, with which the European Meadmakers Association cooperates, among others. Mead Queen Cup A…

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Aid line for innovation in manufacturing industries A new official line of aid to manufacturing industries has just been announced – with an important role in the agri-food sector – to promote innovation and sustainability plans during this year 2021. The program has an endowment of 94 million euros, of which 80 will be used for loans and, as a novelty, 14 million will be for grants. This is how the Official State Gazette of yesterday Monday, which published the call for this program of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism with which the development and implementation of innovation…

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The turkey, a bird from Mexico, was introduced to Europe by the Spanish, who brought it, among many other novelties, after the conquest of the American continent. In France its consumption became popular among the aristocracy, forming part, around the middle of the 16th century, in various royal banquets. In Spain, turkey consumption emerged later —the first known turkey recipe dates back to 1599, in Cozina art book by Diego Granado, chef at the court of Madrid—, taking root at the tables of the wealthy classes at Christmas towards the middle of the 19th century. But the turkey is not…

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Adding olive pomace to the asphalt makes it more resistant A certain amount of olive pomace added to the asphalt paving binder could dramatically improve its resistance to cracking and aging of materials as a result of their continued exposure to the elements. This is confirmed by a new study directed by Kun Zhang, from California State University, collected by the specialized publication Olive oil times in an article signed by Paolo DeAndreis, whose results confirmed some already obtained in previous studies and also explored the production process of a new type of partially more sustainable asphalt. Olive pomace on…

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Improves contract execution and payment terms in the wine sector Although certain deficiencies in setting the price of contracts still persist in the wine chain – especially at the beginning of the campaigns – in recent years there has been an improvement in terms of the formalization of contracts and in the payment terms between the different operators in the wine sector. This has been detected by the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) which, before the harvest begins, warns that it is an excellent opportunity to continue advancing and encourages operators to detect breaches of the Chain Law to…

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