The company CEO Emilio Loriente was commissioned to receive on behalf of the company. The president of Castilla -La Mancha, María Dolores Cospedal, expressed his conviction that without food industries , “Castilla -La Mancha not be what it is , nor what we want : getting bigger , more powerful, that generate more wealth and more known and recognized both nationally and internationally. “
The company CEO Emilio Loriente was commissioned to receive on behalf of the company. The president of Castilla -La Mancha, María Dolores Cospedal, expressed his conviction that without food industries , “Castilla -La Mancha not be what it is , nor what we want : getting bigger , more powerful, that generate more wealth and more known and recognized both nationally and internationally. “
So the regional president was expressed in the closure of the XXIV Premios Gran Selección 2013 , where he excelled in Castilla -La Mancha, ” through the efforts of our farmers , ranchers and agri-food entrepreneurs are picking the fruits of a job well done. “
This work , according Cospedal, has a sign that is excellence , “because if anything is precisely highlight our excellent gastronomic qualities and food security .”
During his speech, the President noted that in this 2013 edition has received 562 samples for all products , representing an increase of 20.5 percent over last year . This, in his view, shows that these awards are ” increasingly successful and are influencing more when selling because producers approaching to be worthy to compete for Great Choice Awards .”
In this sense , the president meant that this year has been an increase in the number of samples of cheese , more than 27 percent of wine, more than 21 percent and also increases the presentation ” of it follows that our rural world is a world full of opportunities and so we have an obligation to support it, support it and help job creation and wealth creation in our towns and counties . “
Moreover, Cospedal assured that these awards ” show that our products have nothing to envy to those of other regions or countries , sometimes known as a trade mark or name.”
In this regard , he noted that the ” exciting challenge ” we face in Castilla -La Mancha, is to ” place our products in the best possible way,” since, in his view, ” this is the future of the region ” . ” A future where the effort and talent of those working and living in the primary sector will be rewarded and to ensure and consolidate the great opportunities we have in our rural areas.”
In fact, as Cospedal, Castilla -La Mancha highlighted is the region where the highest percentage of rural there in Spain , therefore, claimed , “We have a responsibility to ensure that our rural areas can live on equal or better conditions in urban areas. “
To achieve this, says Cospedal, now and before the end of 2013 , the regional government will invest up to 92 million euros in various rural development programs , in addition to the 112 invested so far this year for this concept .
An investment , which the head of the regional government , ” will directly affect the quality of our products ” because “we are aware that the innovation and development of a strong manufacturing industry are prerequisites for the success of the agri-food sector Castilla -La Mancha . “
A sector with huge potential , according Cospedal, ” we have promoted over the two year term and we have allocated € 110 million for grants aimed at agribusiness and cooperatives to promote food quality.” These , he noted , “to help marketing and internationalization , which passes through the improvement of quality and innovation.”
The increase in exports
In this regard, he stressed that a total of 126 companies and cooperatives have participated this year in 13 international fairs in collaboration with the Institute of Foreign Promotion in countries like China, Germany , UAE , Japan , South Korea , France and Brazil .
On internationalization , Cospedal has also stressed the importance of exports in our region , which in 2012 accounted for 4.6 percent of the national total , a figure that represents an increase of 13 percent over the previous year, and 44 percent compared with 2010 .
Also Cospedal has described as ” significant” that ” of the six most booming sectors at the time of selling our products abroad , three have to do with the food field : all drinks , dairy products and meat ” .
Entrepreneurs , an example to all
The regional president stressed that ” we are a region of enormous potential and from the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla -La Mancha have an obligation to manage best , most effective and efficient , the money that people place in our hands to manage our public services and to promote our economy. “
Finally , Cospedal wanted to thank the presence of all food entrepreneurs, ” making region and help make quality brand of Castilla -La Mancha .” “They are an example for all people and the mirror in which young people are to look to know that the future is there if you work , if you have proof and if you have a clear objective.”
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