Tickets to enjoy the exhibition area, workshops, tastings, and dozens of activities for all audiences can be purchased on the website feriagrancanariamegusta.es
The meeting will celebrate an innovative professional encounter between students and professionals in the gastronomy sector.
The Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair will open its doors this weekend at Infecar, the Gran Canaria Fairgrounds, breaking its own record for exhibitors. In its 12th edition, the event will feature 110 primary sector production companies, cooperatives and associations, and two artisans.
Once again this year, the fair will feature a strong representation of the island's primary sector, represented by companies and 20 municipalities. The exhibition area will showcase the quality of its agri-food products and the expertise of Gran Canaria's farmers, ranchers, and artisans.
Confirmed exhibitors include cheese producers such as Flor Valsequillo, Arquegran Agüimes, Fuente Morales, San Mateo, El Garrote, Amurga, and La Cazuela, and cheese factories such as Madre Vieja and Los Castañeros, Los Quesitos de Anabel, Quesos Frescos Lomo Gallego, and Mansueto. Also present will be pastry and sweet brands such as Dulcería Nublo, Turrones Mederos, Génesis Desserts, Artiles Artisanal Bakery, Manuela Bakery, Singlutencake, Sin gluten&cositas Dulces, Mamasayo Jams, and the Moya Cake and Sigh Factory.
They will also be joined by innovative initiatives such as Deleite Canario, La Bendita, Coffee Fungi, Babanam Cream, Zumísimo, Pauleta Canaria, Frutizum, Neos Beer, and Guarapo de Caña Dulce. Notable names will also be present, such as Tirma, Hiperdino, SPAR Gran Canaria, Arehucas Distilleries, Jucarne, La Isleña, Isola, Galletas Bandama, Gofio La Piña, Ahembo, Aguas de Firgas, Intercasa, Mondalón Picachos, Aperitivos Snack, Panna y Pomodoro, and Cervecera de Canarias.
Along with these producers, organizations such as the Gran Canaria Wine Route, the Gran Canaria Agricultural Markets, Biocosecha, ASINCA, ASOQUEGRAN, ACECICAN, APROCEGAL, PROQUENOR, the Gran Canaria Almond Association, Aider Gran Canaria, Biocosecha, Tierra Fértil, and the Biocanarias Cooperative will be present.
Artisans will have their space represented by FEDAC (Federal Agricultural Federation of Canary Islands) with projects such as Mira Cerámica and Embarradarte. In addition, 20 island municipalities will participate, demonstrating the institutional commitment to local products. The list is completed by key entities such as Mataderos Insulares de Gran Canaria, Agrícola del Norte (Lairaga), the Coordinator of Farmers and Ranchers Organizations (COAG-Canarias), El Cardón, ARISTEO, and Viveros Fataga, among others.
Gastronomic exhibitions
Regarding gastronomy, renowned chefs and industry professionals will be hosting an intense program of exhibitions throughout the weekend in Pavilion 5, some of them sponsored by Hiperdino, in which they will share techniques, creative fusions, and inspiration based on local produce.
One of the most anticipated exhibitions will be that of renowned Michelin-starred chef Jordi Cruz, a culinary professional known for his work at the helm of restaurants such as ABaC (Barcelona) and for his role as a judge on the television show 'Master Chef'. On Saturday afternoon, May 10th, the Catalan chef will showcase his ability to fuse tradition with the avant-garde, combining technical precision with creativity, which has made him a leading figure on the international culinary scene in recent years.
In addition to this, Infecar has organized numerous activities for all audiences, including children's workshops promoted and organized by the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and in collaboration with the Gran Canaria Economic Promotion Society (SPEGC). Highlights include those offered by chef Valentina Salazar (winner of MasterChef Junior 11), as well as initiatives such as the "Fruit Art" workshop sponsored by SPAR Gran Canaria.
As a new feature, this year the fair will host an Employment and Gastronomy Meeting for the first time, a joint initiative with the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and the Innova Gastrocan Cluster, which will foster contact between students and industry professionals.
Tickets to the Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair, which will be held from May 9 to 11 at Infecar, Feria de Gran Canaria, have a symbolic price of 1,50 euros and can be purchased at the box office or on the official website feriagrancanariamegusta.es, where the full program is also available.
