http://www.qualityofspain.com http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/showroom-natural-stone-and-slate-in-miami-2011.html Miami will host an exhibition that will present a demonstration of the work carried out by 5 companies within the natural stone extraction and transformation industry from the Spanish region of Castile and Leon. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/protos-roble-2009-is-on-the-market.html Bodegas Protos, with the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin (D.O.), have put the 2009 vintage of their Roble variety on the market, marked on this occasion by a winter cycle that was characterized by high temperatures, with an increase of approximately 5 ºC in January. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/100-000-bottles-will-be-launched-for-the-first-production-of-wine-from-sierra-de-salamanca.html The Sierra de Salamanca Protected Denomination of Origin for Quality Wine will be launched on the market for the first time with a total of one hundred thousand bottles. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/128-wineries-participatein-the-main-event-ofdrink-ribera-drink-spain-20112012-held-in-new-york-on-the-12th-of-march_1.html Next Monday, 12th of March, New York will host themain eventof the third annual Drink Ribera, Drink Spain campaign. An event in which the wineries and wine from the Ribera del Duero region will be the only participants, and to which exclusively professionals in the wine industry and related sectors have been invited. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/15th-edition-of-the-castilla-y-leon-fashion-week-a-reference-for-the-design-and-creativity-of-spanish-fashion.html During the 4th, 5th and 6th of October, Burgos will become the best showcase to show the world the quality and the design of fashion made in Castilla y León. One more time Burgos will celebrate the Castilla y León Fashion Week. This will be the 15th edition and is now a reference for Spanish fashion. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/50-anos-dando-luz-al-futuro_1.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/-a-taste-of-castilla-and-le-oacute-n-at-hemkop-city-supermarket-in-ahlens-department-store-stockholm-sweden-.html The flavours of one of Europe´s finest selections of food will feature in all Hemkop City Ahlens supermarkets in the Swedish capital of Stockholm between 1- 4 December. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/-products-from-castilla-y-leon-in-the-ica-stockholm-supermarkets-sweden-.html A range of food products from the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be available in all ICA supermarkets in the Stockholm district between the 17th and 20th November. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/-wines-of-castile-and-leon-showroom-in-the-netherlands-.html The wines produced in Castile and Leon have already shown, through diverse fairs and festivals, a proven quality that has been internationally awarded. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/maison-amp-objet-paris_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla and León showcases the latest innovations in interior and lighting at the Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris held between 20 and 24 January at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in the French capital. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/15th-castilla-y-le-oacute-n-fashion-week.html After fourteen editions, the Castilla y León Fashion Week has become an established competition based on a professional catwalk model which has an impact both nationally and internationally on a level comparable to the major fashion events in Spain. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/book-expo-america_1.html The book publishing industry from Castilla y León will participate in BOOK EXPO AMERICA 2011, which will take place from 23 to 26 May in New York (USA). Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-le-oacute-n-flavours-in-portugal_1.html The flavours of Castilla y León will reach Portugal through a promotion to be held simultaneously at the centres of El Corte Inglés in Lisbon and Gaia-Oporto between 28 February and 20 March. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-leon-furniture-show_2.html An outstanding London show exhibiting a diverse mix of furniture and home accessories from seven leading manufacturers located in the Castilla y León region of Spain. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ppv-supermercados-ica-liljeholmen-suecia-2011_1.html In Sweden between 28 March and 3 April, food from Castilla y León will again play the leading role at a new promotional activity. This will reveal the variety and quality of the important agro-food industry of this Spanish region. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/emballage-2010_2.html EMBALLAGE 2010 will prioritize innovation and sustainable development, and give you clues to packing smart! EMBALLAGE 2010 will be staged in 3 halls at Paris Nord Villepinte from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 November 2010 and gathers all the industry players for several days of exchanges, demonstrations, presentations... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/energaia-2010_4.html Energaïa 2010, the reference business event for national and international businesses and structures in the renewable energies and sustainable construction sectors! Key sections in the exhibition • Solar • Wind • Renewable energies and construction • Wood • Training • Investments • Business • Employment Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/eurotier-2010_4.html EuroTier – The world’s leading exhibition for animal husbandry and management at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, Germany. The world’s top event for animal production, EuroTier 2010, is being held at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover from 16 to 19 November 2010. It is reports excellent stand booking figures. Over 1,800 exhibitors from altogether 48 countries, including the leading manufacturers in the industry, will be presenting a full-scale programme and many innovations. EuroTier thus impressively underscores its position as the world’s top event for animal production Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/expocapac-trade-fair-panama.html Discover the latest innovations in construction and auxiliary services that companies from the Castilla y León region in Spain will exhibit in the Expocapac 2011 Trade Fair, that will take place from the 14th-18th October in Panama. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fimai-e-simai-2011_1.html Discover Castilla y León’s latest innovations in the environmental industry and sustainability sectors. Companies from this Spanish region will be participating in the 13th Fimai Simai Fair, taking place between the 8th -10th November in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/flavours-from-castilla-y-leon-in-denmark.html Discover the ingredients that have made Castilla y León an international gastronomic point of reference at the gourmet deli Loegimose, Copenhagen. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/intersolar-2011_5.html The photovoltaic energy sector of the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be present at the 2011 Intersolar Exhibition that will take place between 8 and 11 June in the German city of Munich. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/paris-air-show-le-bourget-2011_1.html The aeronautical industry from the Spanish region of Castilla y León will exhibit all its potential at the 49th edition of the Paris Air Show – Le Bourget that will be held in the French capital between 20 and 26 June. Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/plma-2011_7.html The agro-food and wine on offer from the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be present at another edition of the PLMA Private Label International Trade Fair that will be held on 24 and 25 May in the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/pollutec-2010_3.html Over its 4 days in Lyon, as the WORLD’S LEADING SHOW for the Environment,Pollutec brings together the full range of equipments, technologies and services for the prevention and treatment of pollution of all kinds, and more generally for the preservation of the environment and the implementation of sustainable development. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prowein-2011_4.html Castilla y León holds a privileged place on the Spanish wine map. Nine denominations of origin and some other regions of local wines (vinos de la tierra) outline the wine production areas in this region. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/semana-de-la-moda-de-castilla-y-leon-2010-coleccion-primaveraverano.html Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/show-room-it-uk2010_4.html In order to promote the IT sector in Castilla y León, Ade Internacional Excal in collaboration with AETICAL (the IT Regional Federation) has organised this “1st IT SHOWROOM” The aim and final end of this first showroom is not other than to show an overview of the IT solutions from Castilla y León to the UK sectors of Transport and Renewable Energies. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/solarexpo-2011_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will display the potential of its renewable energy companies at the trade fair entitled Solarexpo that will be held from 4 to 6 May in the Italian city of Verona. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cata-de-vino-en-guangzhou_1.html Castilla y León wines will travel to China so that professionals in that country can get to know them. By means of a wine tasting on 29 April in the Pacific Warf facilities in Guangzhou, five bodegas from this Spanish region will display the qualities of their wines to importers and distributors from the Canton region. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/a-bodega-from-rueda-is-the-first-in-spain-to-produce-ice-wine_1.html Bodegas Vidal Soblechero, holders of the Rueda Denomination of Origin, have harvested grapes in the early morning of last December for the new vintage of their ice wine, the first in Spain. They will produce just over one thousand 375-centilitre bottles, retailing at 50 Euros. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/aceite-soleae-and-bodegas-ribon-food-of-spain-awards.html Messrs. Aceite Soleae and the bodega Ribón have received the 2010 Food of Spain awards that the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Environs in recognition for the work developed by professionals and firms that in one way or another are involved in the agro-food chain, as well as with aspects related to ecological agriculture and the conservation of the environment. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/agritechnica-2011_1.html Explore the latest innovation in agricultural practices developed by corresponding companies of Castilla y León in the trade fair Agritechnica 2011 that will take place in the German City of Hannover from November 15 to 19. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/aliberico-joins-forces-with-brazilian-tekno-to-land-in-america.html Alibérico, Spanish leader in aluminum transformation and second largest European producer, has sealed a partnership with the Brazilian giant, Tekno, listed on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, to construct its first factory across the Atlantic. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/_5611.html Alimentaria 2013 will be held in Valladolid (Spain) from 12 to 14 Mach 2013. The Food Show gathers in the same space the main manufacturers of the food industry. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/antolin-group-strengthens-its-presence-in-russia-and-china.html The Antolín Group operates in 23 countries by running 88 plants and 20 technical-commercial offices and is the number 58 in the ranking of the main suppliers of the car industry worldwide. The latest integrations in its global presence include its factories in China where the company has opened 2 plants which add up the number of manufacturing plants to 11 in several provinces. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/anuga-2011_1.html The Spanish region of Castile and Leon will show, once more, the quality of its food and agriculture products in the Anuga 2011 exhibition which will take place in the German city of Cologne from 8-12 October. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/arom-bait-begins-its-internationalization.html Arom Bait, a family business from Burgos dedicated to the manufacturing of environmental baits, forecasts a turnover of 200,000 euros for 2011, of which about 25% is expected to come from exports. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/arranz-acinas-is-awarded-a-public-works-project-on-the-bulgarian-railway-network.html The Arranz Acinas Group has taken an extremely important step in its progressive internationalisation by being awarded its first public work project in a foreign country. It is an ambitious project to modernise the Trans European Railway network of Bulgaria, in order to improve communication between the Central Europe and Turkey Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/arzuaga-crianza-2008-appears-on-the-market_2.html Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro have launched the new vintage of their more recognized wine for consumers and Ribera del Duero wine lovers, i.e. the Arzuaga Crianza 2008 red wine, the bodega’s flagship. On this occasion they maintain the quality and tinges that have provided them with earlier prestige. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/batimat-2011_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will be presenting its new technologies and the latest innovations in the construction sector at the Batimat 2011 Building Exhibition, taking place between the 7-12th November in Paris. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/becoming-international-cylsolar-cluster-turns-to-markets-in-south-america.html The Photovoltaic Solar Energy Cluster in Castilla y León, CYLSOLAR, is looking towards South American markets in an attempt to become more international. This has been the most significant action approved by members at the latest meeting. The cluster will initiate a project aimed at becoming more international by presenting business opportunities for the photovoltaic solar market in Chile and Peru to member companies. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/big-5-2011_1.html Discover the newest innovations for construction and workers, which companies from the Spanish region of Castilla y Leon will be exhibiting at the Big 5 2011 Trade Show (21-24th November in Dubai). Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/biofach-2012_1.html Visit us at Hall1 Stand 1-231 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/biomar-predicts-a-20-higher-business-volume-because-of-its-foreign-trade.html The biotechnological company Biomar Microbial Technologies situated in León predicts a yearly growth of more than 20% from this year until 2014 which is based on a strong policy of internationalisation and diversification of its business units in different business sectors. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/biomass-heaters-and-boilers-manufactured-by-numan-export-heat-to-portugal-france-and-the-benelux-countries.html Biomass heaters and boilers manufactured by the company Numan (Soria) are exporting heat to European countries such as Portugal, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Low Countries, as well as being sold in Spain. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/bodegas-emilio-moro-pays-homage-to-jose-andres-chef-of-the-year-in-the-u-s-a-.html Bodegas Emilio Moro honours, along with Gardoqui Club, the Spanish chef José Andrés, who has received the Best Chef of the Year Award in the U.S. A. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/bodegas-protos-have-entered-five-new-markets-increasing-their-presence-to-87-countries_1.html Bodegas Protos have introduced their wines into five new international markets during 2010: Mongolia, Albania, Kenya, Taiwan and Poland, so they now export to 87 countries in Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Oceania, according to a communiqué released from the company. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/bodegas-valduero-maintains-its-performance-through-export.html Bodegas Valduero, from the Designation of Origin (D.O.) Ribera delDuero, recordedin 2010 a turn over of around nine million euros, similar to the previous year, thanks to increased exports that offset the nearly 9 % cut recorded in the Spanish market. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/bodegas-valduero-sales-have-shot-up-in-china-and-brazil.html Bodegas Valduero exports have increased 17% during the financial year of 2010, in which sales have shot up by 40% in markets such as China and Brazil, as well as in the United States, that are starting to recover as in Germany, Carolina García Viadero, co-owner of the company, told Europa Press. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/bodegas-vega-sauco-open-their-first-delegation-in-china.html Bodegas Vega Saúco, one of the traditional Toro Denomination of Origin bodegas, has signed a joint venture with the Chinese company of “Qingtian Ouyuda Import & Export CO. LTD”. This has allowed them to inaugurate their first head office in the city of Qingtian, in Zhejiang province (China). Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/brazilian-tam-airlines-choose-protos-reserva-as-the-wine-for-business-class-onboard-their-international-flights_1.html From January, Brazilian Tam Airlines will serve business class with the Protos Reserva wine from the Ribera del Duero onboard their international flights, according to information received from sources at Bodegas Protos. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/buchmesse-2010_3.html The Frankfurt Book Fair is a meeting place for the industry’s experts. Be they publishers, booksellers, agents, film producers or authors - each year in October, they all come together and create something new. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/business-travel-to-colombia.html From the 1st to 8th of May, the company Divisa iT participated in a business travel, organized by CECALE and Castilla y Leon Chamber of Work Contractors, visiting the Colombian cities of Bogota and Barranquilla to present its technology known as Proxia®. Divisa iT held several business meetings not only with public administration but also with multilateral agencies as well as Colombian businesses of the ICT sector that are interested in establishing strategic alliances Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/casar-de-burbia-achieves-recognition-in-the-three-most-prestigious-competitions-in-the-united-kingdom.html On the occasion of the thirty-first edition of the London Wine Fair, the results have just emerged of the three most important competitions in the UK (the Decanter World Wine Awards, the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine & Spirits Competition), where the Casar de Burbia cellar obtained awards and recognition in each one of them. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/casar-de-burbia-commited-to-innovation-and-development.html Casar de Burbia, with nearly 20 years of experience in wine, are leaving no stone unturned in their aim to demonstrate the virtues of Mencia, an indigenous regional variety, which together with its terroir define the typicality and sensuousness of its red wines. To this end, Casar de Burbia is involved in the development of two R&D+i projects, to enable it to obtain the full potential of their most important variety and improve vineyard soils in the region. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cascajares-capons-fly-from-duenas-to-canada-to-dodge-crisis.html Alfonso Jiménez, CEO of Cascajares company (Palencia) ensured that the internationalization and the opening of new markets are the key to ‘dodge’ the current economic crisis, thereof its commitment to the implementation of a new factory in Canada, which will be joined with its sales office in Paris. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cascajares-duplicate-their-export-turnover-by-consolidating-their-project-in-canada-and-open-a-branch-in-paris_1.html Cascajaress internationalization plan and their export commitment has led this agro-food company from Palencia to consolidate the project they started in Canada three years ago. They are soon to open a sales branch in the centre of Paris to promote their sales in the neighbouring country. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-and-leon-tops-iberian-ham-production-with-2-16-million-pieces-each-year.html As the legend goes, a pig was wandering close to a salty stream and fell in and drowned. Some shepherds fished it out and roasted it, discovering its pleasant flavour, especially the part of the leg. Afterwards they realised that curing ham with salt preserved it for longer without losing flavour, and thus they continued perfecting the method for it to become one of the most exquisite and flavoursome products of quality Spanish gastronomy in the world. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-le-oacute-n-fashion-miami-show-room-2011.html The fashion of Castile and León will be on display in Miami during June and July in a permanent showroom at the Essence Boutique, one of Floridas most exclusive. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-le-oacute-n-in-mexico-2011.html The extraordinary quality wines produced in the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be available for one fortnight in Mexico this month. An excellent selection of wines has been put together in collaboration with a number of restaurants in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-le-oacute-n-wines-in-crown-wine-amp-spirits-liquor-stores-in-florida-ee-uu-.html Taste the extraordinary quality of the wines made in the Castilla y León region in Spain, from a large selection produced in collaboration with the prestigious liquor store chain, Crown Wine & Spirits in the State of Florida. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-leon-fashion-week-lives-on-through-the-online-retail-space-www-pasarelacyl-com.html It has been an intense three days in which 25 textile and design companies from the region showed off their talent and creativity with their spring-summer collections. However, the 15th edition of the Castilla y León Fashion Week did not end, as it continues to breathe on through the online virtual retail space (business area) www.pasarelacyl.com. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/castilla-y-leon-is-the-spanish-region-with-the-greatest-potential-in-the-production-of-iberian-cold-meat-such-as-hams-shoulders-and-cured-loin.html It is a true culinary treasure and a unique product in the world. Its external appearance instantly invites you to taste it, and, if a professional ham cutter is present, none can resist tasting a delicate and exquisite slice. That is right; we are talking about Iberian pork ham, which has found the best environmental conditions in Guijuelo (Salamanca district) for its curing process and maturation, with dry cold winters and mild short summers. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/carnicas-joselito-obtain-the-fsc-forest-management-certificate-for-5-648-hectares-of-their-pastureland.html According to information from the breeding and Iberian pork marketing company, Cárnicas Joselito, located in the Salamanca town of Guijuelo, have obtained the FSC Forest Management Certificate for 5,648 hectares of their pastureland in Extremadura (Villar del Rey, Jerez de los Caballeros, Cáceres and Olivenza) and Andalusia (Cazalla de la Sierra). Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/carnicas-villar-increases-exports-by-70.html In the middle of the recession, which has dealt a harsh blow to the Spanish pork industry, Villar Meats expects to end 2011 with a turnover of 54 million Euros. This represents a 6% increase on last year’s revenue. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cebit-2011_4.html Castilla y León will present the last innovations in computer solutions that companies from this central region of Spain have developed at the CeBIT trade fair. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cecinas-pablo-receives-the-certificates-of-quality-brc-and-ifs.html Cecinas Pablo has just obtained the IFS and BRC certificates, seals of quality that make it possible for the company to enter new international markets. Attaining these quality certificates also permits the firm to become a supplier for the main European distribution chains, as well as to export to other countries such as Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cecinas-pablo-was-attending-the-25th-sial-2012-one-of-the-most-important-alimentary-global-fairs-_1.html SIAL PARÍS 2012 We were attending the 25th edition SIAL 2012 on October 21st in París, one of the most important alimentary global fairs. A place where people of all around the world are gathered, from importers to final customers, divided between the eight pavillions at the Parc des Expositions París Nord Villepinte. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cerrato-cheeses-wins-4-medals-at-the-international-world-cheese-awards.html Cerrato Cheeses, based in Baltanás (Palencia), have won two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the prestigious international World Cheese Awards 2011, held in Birmingham (United Kingdom). Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cicrosa-works-on-a-new-design-for-a-mini-excavator.html The Palencia based company Cicrosa is taking part in a European project to build a mini excavator that will work with water instead of oil. Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/cin-tv-e-iniciativa-mercurio-se-unen-para-contar-la-verdadera-historia-del-nacimiento-de-dracula_1.html The 20th April 2012 is the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Bram Stoker, author of the novel Dracula. In a joint venture with publishing company Iniciativa Mecurio, CIN.TV(producer of nature documentaries and non-fiction from Grupo Vértice) are preparing an ambitious project for the forthcoming centenary. That is, the simultaneous launching of a novel written by his great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, and a documentary film featuring Dacre Stoker about the creative process in constructing the story. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/commercial-vehicle-show-2012_1.html Visit us at stand 3D98 in hall 3A Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/dama-de-toro-bodegas-farina-named-among-the-4-brands-with-the-best-value-for-money-in-the-u-s-.html Dama de Toro wines, one of the brands Bodegas Fariña has brought to the U.S., has been named by Wine & Spirits magazine, alongside three other brands, for its exceptional value Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/dehesa-la-granja-2005-awarded-silver-medal-in-the-selections-mondiales-des-vins-canada.html Dehesa La Granja 2005, a wine produced by Alejandro Fernández’s winery ‘Dehesa La Granja’ in Zamora (Castilla y León), has been awarded the Silver Medal in North America’s largest international wine competition, ‘Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada’. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/deimos-imaging-opens-up-market-in-the-usa-and-looks-for-clients-in-china-and-russia.html Crop monitoring, monitoring the developments of all types of natural disasters (fires, tsunamis, floods, tornados…), construction monitoring and a host of other applications. All of this thanks to a small 60cm cube made a little over two years ago in the Boecillo Technology Park, which since then has taken more than 8,500 high resolution images and has orbited the earth a staggering 10,700 times. The Deimos-1 satellite is a small device made by the astronaut, Pedro Duque’s company, Deimos Imaging (a technology division of the Elecnor group), which after two years has started to be profitable for the company. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/diecinueve-profesionales-americanos-del-sector-del-vino-visitan-la-ribera-del-duero_1.html Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/divisa-it-participa-en-una-mision-a-peru_1.html Divisa iT will travel to Peru between 19th and 22nd March with the goal of holding business meetings and introducing Proxia® Suite technology to multilateral agencies, public administrations and Peruvian companies. Divisa iT (In Spanish) Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/drupa-2012_1.html Stand D32 (Toray) Hall 16 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/dutty-free-of-americas_1.html Wines from Castilla y León are going to be present at this important international event through well-known bodegas. Once again they will exhibit the quality of the famous wines from this Spanish region. Check this out at stand 1129. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/eclat-mode-paris-enero-2011_3.html Ade Internacional Excal will facilitate the participation of Castilla y León companies in Eclat Mode salon. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ecomanjar-will-sell-haricot-beans-and-lentils-this-summer-given-the-expectations-of-ecological-pulses-in-castilla-y-leon.html Ecomanjar, located in the Segovian town of Lastras de Cuéllar, will start marketing ecological haricot beans and lentils this summer given the expectations of ecological pulses in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/el-bierzo-wines-awarded-seven-medals-at-the-concours-mondial-de-bruxelles.html Casar de Burbia was the Bierzo D.O. winery obtaining the highest score on winning a gold and a silver medal in this event Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/embutidos-fermin-among-the-13-most-innovatives-of-the-us-american-food-and-beverages-sector.html The Jamón Ibérico de bellota (from pigs feed on acorns and herbs) that produces the Spanish company Embutidos Fermín with its headquarters in La Alberca in the province of Salamanca is one of the 13 winner products of the first Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards launched by the US-American National Restaurant Association. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/enoexpo-2011_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will display the quality and variety of its wines at this year’s Enoexpo trade fair, taking place in Krakow between the 16th and 18th November. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/equus-domus-the-online-equestrian-and-saddle-store-opens-up-to-the-canadian-market.html Equus Domus, exporter of Pure Spanish Horses and Zaldi´s complete line of equestrian products and saddles, continues its development in the equine industry, opening their products to a new market: Canada. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/equusdomus-the-sole-spanish-company-at-2011-national-celebration-dressage-show-in-las-vegas_1.html Victor Lopez, the export manager of Equudomus will have the opportunity to attend the 2011 National Celebration & Dressage Show from Tuesday August 30th until Sunday 4th, at the South Point Equestrian Center and Casino at Las Vegas, Nevada – United States of America. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/expofranquicia-2010_5.html ADE INTERNACIONAL EXCAL will facilitate the participation of Castilla y Leon companies in EXPOFRANQUICIA 2010 trade fair. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/expofranquicia-2011_1.html The emblems of the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be playing a leading role at a new edition of the Salón Expofranquicia. Its 17th edition will be held in Madrid on 5 - 7 May. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/exports-of-d-o-bierzo-increase-by-42-03-to-1-8-million-bottles-in-2011.html Last year, the Bierzo Designation of Origin exported close to 1.8 million bottles of wine bearing the D.O. stamps. This was 526,360 more than in 2010, which translates as a 42.03% increase, as reported in a statement by the D.O. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/exports-of-the-bierzo-do-increase-by-22-36-and-germany-is-in-the-lead.html Bierzo DO wine has experienced an important increase in exports, according to statements given by the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin, which published the final 2010 international sales balance sheet. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/expovinis-2011_1.html This Brazilian event is a new opportunity for getting to know the wines of Castilla y León through a representation of bodegas from various quality wine producing areas in this Spanish region. Come and visit us. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fashion-times-parade-the-starting-point-of-the-14th-castilla-y-leon-fashion-show.html On 7 March, the Castilla y León Fashion Show will open its 14th edition with a unique parade held in the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos. The intention is to exhibit the creative and artistic capacity of Castilla y León fashion designers from this emblematic place and depository of exceptional archaeological and paleontological finds. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fashion-week-castilla-y-leon-march-2011_1.html After thirteen editions, the Castilla y León Fashion Show has become a consolidated event based on a professional type of fashion show affecting its national and international projection, at a level comparable to that of the great fashion venues in Spain. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/feria-intersolar-north-america-2010_3.html Intersolar North America, taking place from July 13-15 in San Franciscos Moscone Center West Hall, promotes the development of business opportunities throughout the U.S. solar industry. About 550 U.S.-based and international exhibitors and 20,000 trade visitors are expected across the more than 130,000 net square feet of floor space. The conference, again taking place at the InterContinental Hotel, features over 30 tracks and 200+ speakers for the 1,600 expected attendees. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fermin-receives-award-for-best-iberian-ham-in-the-world.html Salamanca company, Fermín, leader in the Iberian exports to the five continents, has been given the SOFI Gold award, considered to be the Oscars of the food world. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/five-wines-from-d-o-cigales-win-medals-at-mondial-du-rose-in-cannes.html Five wines from wineries with the Designation of Origin (D.O.) Cigales obtained two more gold medals and a silver one at Le Mondial du Rosé held in Cannes (France). Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fly-emirates-include-pesquera-milenium-2002-on-their-wine-list.html The international United Arab Emirates airline, Fly Emirates, has just included Pesquera Milenium 2002 on their wine list to delight First Class and Business Class passengers. It is therefore the first Spanish wine to be part of the company’s wine list. Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/foodex-japan-2011_3.html Once again we will showing the quality of our pantry and bodega items at Foodex Japan 2011. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/foodex-japan-2012_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will once again show the quality of its produce and bodegas at the trade fair Foodex Japan 2012. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/for-the-second-year-running-ribera-del-duero-is-going-for-the-oscars-of-wine-to-be-celebrated-on-the-30th-of-january-in-new-york.html For the second consecutive year, the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin is going for the Wine Star Awards, considered to be the ‘Oscars of wine’, which will be held on the 30th of January 2012 in New York. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/four-wines-from-reina-de-castilla-winery-in-valladolid-awarded-at-cinve-2011.html Reina de Castilla winery, located in La Seca (Valladolid) received 4 awards at the International Wine and Spirits contest (Cinve 2011). In particular, Bufón verdejo grape 2010 and Reina de Castilla verdejo grape 2010 received one gold each, whereas the two silver were for Isabelino Rueda 2010 and Reina de Castilla Sauvignon 2010. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fresh-impetus-to-the-promotion-of-the-regions-food-and-wine-industry-in-the-west-coast-of-the-united-states.html Various promotional acts in Oregon, California and Washington make up this intensive promotional campaign that has brought together more than thirty regional firms. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/frutos-villar-to-sell-more-than-120-000-bottles-of-ribera-del-duero-toro-and-cigales-wine-to-china.html The Castilla y León winery Frutos Villar has landed a ‘huge export contract’ to ‘imminently’ sell more than 120,000 bottles of Ribera del Duero, Toro and Cigales wine in China, ‘a core market for international expansion’, as sources of the company have informed Europa Press. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fuentes-de-lebanza-have-decided-on-a-pack-of-mineral-water-that-generates-five-times-less-waste_1.html Messrs. Fuentes de Lebanza have decided on a new format that is more environmentally friendly for packaging their natural mineral water, called bag-in-box. This product is widely accepted in Scandinavian countries as it preserves water with all its quality attributes and generates five times less waste than the traditional hard packs. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fuentes-de-lebranza-will-soon-enter-the-united-arab-emirates-where-it-hopes-to-export-25-of-its-production-in-2011.html The Palencia based company Fuentes de Lebanza will soon enter the United Arab Emirates’ market after having already introduced its water to countries like Japan and China. The water emanates from the heart of the Natural Park of Fuentes Carionas and Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina, situated in foothills of the Picos de Europa mountains. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/fuentetaja-brings-their-precooked-potato-omelets-to-the-tables-of-16-countries.html The company, Precocinadas Fuentetajas brings their traditional omelet, in precooked form, to the tables of 16 countries across Europe and America, thanks to its new line of refrigerated and frozen products, which are prepared in a plant in the Segovia town of Mudrián. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gadea-to-open-chemical-plant-in-china-to-boost-growth.html The Gadea Pharmaceutical Group is experiencing an overwhelming evolution and expansion. It is not usual to see a 84% growth during 3 years of recession or to open a new pharmaceutical laboratory in Ólvega (Soria). Nor is the investment of 9.5 million € in R&D centres in León normal during these times. However the Valladolid-based group, headed by Gerardo Guttiérez isn’t limiting itself to just Castilla y León and Spain. They will shortly be opening an intermediary products company in China, aimed at the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/garcia-requejo-presents-its-new-web-site.html Garcia Requejo Candelabro´s last project tries to facilitate and improve the relationship with his customers. From the URL www.garciarequejo.com, our company wants to reach all their clients; prestigious interior designers, decorators, hotels and businesses that will be able to access our client´s catalogue and find out about our latest designs. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/genera-2010_3.html As part of the 2010 Internationalization Plan, ADE INTERNACIONAL EXCAL will organize taking part at GENERA 2010, International trade fair for Energy and the Environment. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/global-exchange-spains-first-foreign-exchange-multinational-opens-in-madrid-barajas-airport.html Global Exchange, the first Spanish foreign exchange multinational has managed to become one of the world’s top three companies offering currency exchange at airports in just 15 years. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-plays-an-active-part-in-the-galileo-program.html GMV, one of the main actors in setting up Europe’s satellite navigation strategy, is continuing to play a standout role in the next phase of the Galileo program. Firday 21 October was a red-letter day for Galileo, since it was the date for the launch of the first two completely operational satellites, kicking off the deployment stage of Europe’s satellite navigation system. A second pair of satellites are due to be launched next year, completing the design and validation stage of the Galileo system. These will be followed in turn by the rest of the satellites over the coming years until building up the complete constellation. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-success-in-public-transport-management-in-india.html The technological business group reinforces its international leadership as ITMS supplier The integral project of fleet management, passenger information, contactless fare collection system, access and turnstile control has now clocked up its first anniversary GMV is leading this €13-million project Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-success-in-public-transport-management-in-mexico_1.html The technological business group reinforces its international leadership as ITMS supplier in Latin America Madrid, 12 November 2012.- GMV, leader in technological solutions for public-transport management, has recently won the contract for the advanced fleet-management and passenger-information system for the BRT system of the Mexican city of Guadalajara Jalisco. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-to-provide-the-paz-satellite-control-center.html The mission control center of the new Spanish satellite Paz, due for launch at the end of next year, will be provided by GMV. The contract includes all platform-planning and image-capturing aspects, orbital control and antenna pointing plus management and monitoring of communications and onboard equipment. GMV will also provide the radar-image-distribution and user-management system. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-technology-business-group-has-won-the-contract-for-two-phase-enlargement-of-the-eurosur-project_1.html GMV, technology business group, has won the contract for two-phase enlargement of the EUROSUR project, within the framework of the European Commissions European Border Surveillance System (EUROSUR), under the responsibility of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (FRONTEX, shortened from the French Frontières extèrieures). Eurosur is a system for cooperation and information exchange that aims to cut down the number of illegal immigrants entering the European Union and increase its security. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gmv-llega-a-miami-con-su-sistema-de-localizacion-de-flotas_1.html This US city’s tourist bus will also be fitted with GMV’s electronic fare-collection technology In Europe the company also continues its internationalization process by installing Moviloc® in Portugal Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gold-medal-in-cinve-miami-for-eruelo-from-the-valdesneros-estate.html The Valdesneros Wine Estate (Señorío de Valdesneros) is victorious once again,winning the Gold Medal in the CINVE Miami, with their new wine ‘Eruelo’, a Crianza aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Rubén Montero, the young winemaker, now gets hold of a fifth Gold Medal, as well as possessing two further Silver medals. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/group-antolin-signs-agreement-to-purchase-european-supplier-of-lighting-systems-cml.html Group Antolin, the Spanish multinational of automotive components, has signed an agreement to acquire the European supplier CML Innovative Technologies, specialist in automotive lighting systems. With this purchase, Group Antolin from Burgos becomes one of the European leaders in car interior lighting Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/grupo-miguel-vergara-in-alimentaria-2012.html Interesting novelties are shown in their stand with the expansion of its product range and the introduction of its Premium brand. During this Alimentaria 2012 edition, held in Barcelona 26th to 29th March, we’ll have the pleasure to meet you at INTERCARN (P5B240 – Stand 18). On this occasion two SHOW COOKING activities will be carried out with our products, under the umbrella of TIERRA DE SABOR, in the Castilla y León promotion area (Pavilion 2 – Autonomías – Stand F140). Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/grupo-san-cayetano-to-open-plants-in-the-uk-france-and-poland.html “We are preparing the European packaging market revolution”. These words from San Cayetano President, Francisco Esgueva, may sound like just another pompous advertising slogan, were it not for the fact that the company has invested 32 million euros over the last three years towards its expansion in three countries (France, the UK and Poland), or because last year they brought in 30 million euros in revenue (3.2 million more than in 2009) or because they have just doubled the area of their facilities in Aldeamayor in San Martín (Valladolid). Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/guijuelo-sells-65-of-quality-mark-certified-iberian-hams-in-spain.html Castilla Leon produces 66% of all Spanish Iberian pork loin, 62% of Iberian bacon as well as 60% of all Iberian ham; additionally, the region contributes 25% of Iberian fresh meat. The quality of these products is guaranteed from its very origins. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gulfood-2011_3.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will show the quality of its agro-food products once again at Gulfood 2011 that will be held in Dubai between 27 February and 2 March. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/gullon-will-put-on-the-market-some-biscuits-that-reduce-cholesterol-levels-by-up-to-10.html The Gullón Group from Palencia will be launching in Spain the first biscuits enriched with the soluble fibre called inulin. Eating them can reduce cholesterol levels by as much as 10%, according to clinical tests undertaken at the Institute of Endocrinology and Nutrition of the University of Valladolid (UVA). Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/having-received-the-award-superbrands-the-oscar-of-viniculture-protos-is-now-in-the-elite.html Being the only Spanish winery that has received the SuperBrands award, Protos was recognized as one of the most prestigious brands in Spain. This award, which is considered internationally as the ‘Oscars of Branding’, means achieving the status ‘Superbrands’, which is a synonym of mark of excellence. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/la-empresa-arandina-hc-technologies-ha-sido-seleccionada-para-participar-en-el-programa-spain-tech-center-en-san-francisco-estados-unidos-_1.html HC Technologies is an Spanish engineering company specialising in electronics development. The company works in partnership with experts from each of its areas to offer global services using the latest in technology. www.spaintechcenter.com www.hc-technologies.com Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/hemasoft-in-the-21st-regional-congress-of-isbt.html Hemasoft will participate to the21st Regional Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion – ISBT- to be held at the Congress Centre in Lisbon from 18 to 22 June. Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/hemasoft-provides-blood-transfusion-technology-for-egypt.html Hemasoft, a multinational company based in the Technology Park in Boecillo (Valladolid), has been assigned the second phase of a project between Egypt and Switzerland aiming to reorganise the Blood Transfusion Service of the Ministry of Health in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/hp-traslada-desde-brasil-a-leon-el-departamento-de-i-d-del-proyecto-eprint-share_1.html HP moves the R&D department of their ePrint & Share project from Brazil to León, in Spain, where it is expected to create 40 new jobs. This system gives printing a bigger mobility, with a technology that allows sharing and printing large-format files “anywhere” Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/iberian-ham-from-salamanca-at-the-oscars.html The governor of Los Angeles has bought 90 Iberian hams from the Salamanca firm of Embutidos Fermín, in La Alberca, to entertain the Hollywood stars at a party after the Oscar award celebration. The 90 Iberian ham legs have cost 39,000 Euros. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/icon-multimedia-instal-the-traveller-information-system-for-the-high-speed-madrid-valencia-ave-train_1.html ICON Multimedia is responsible for the traveller information system of the new high-speed Madrid-Levante line that was inaugurated on 18 December. The new line has four new stations (Madrid-‘Puerta de Atocha’; Cuenca-‘Fernando Zobel’; Albacete-‘Los Llanos’ and Valencia-‘Joaquín Sorolla’) where the firm from Palencia has installed their ‘Deneva’ solution that controls different screens, public address systems and the hall and track LED technology panels. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ilbesa-three-awards-in-world-championship-cheese-contest-2-012.html Ilbesa, three Awards in World Championship Cheese Contest 2.012 DATE OF RELEASE March 16th 2012 ESSENCE: WCCC is the most prestigious contest in US and among the most relevant in the world. This competition has been held since 1.957 with high participation from its origins and in which this year attended more than 2.500 cheeses worldwide. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/in-2010-bodegas-volvoreta-tripled-the-levels-of-a-wine-component-that-helps-stop-cancer.html Bodegas Volvoreta have significantly increased the antioxidant properties in their 2010 harvest by tripling the level of resveratrol, now at 15.7 milligrams per litre. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/in-london-indal-lights-up-the-first-tunnel-by-led-technology-in-the-united-kingdom.html The multinational Indal just has completely renewed the light installation of the Upper Thames Street Tunnel, an arterial road next to the river Thames. After its recent inauguration, the tunnel is the first in the United Kingdom using the new technology of continuous illumination which improves drivers’ safety while allowing big savings of energy and maintenance. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/incosa-signs-partnership-agreement-with-powerful-chinese-engineering-group.html Laura Vega, Director of International Area Development at INCOSA, has signed a partnership agreement with leading Chinese engineering group, CATIC EPC, in Beijing. The aim of this collaboration is their joint participation in international infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/intersolar-munich-2010_4.html Since the first time Intersolar opened its doors in 1991, the trade fair has enjoyed growing prominence across the world. As the international platform for solar technology, it reflects the dynamic development along the entire value added chain in the areas of photovoltaics and solar thermal technology - and therefore encompasses far more than any other event. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/interwine-china_1.html The wines of Castilla y León are coming back to China for this year’s Interwine Fair, to be held from May 25th to the 27th in Guangzhoy. Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/invermar-present-2-ready-to-serve-varieties-of-fish.html Invermar, a company belonging to the Dibaq Group, has launched 2 already prepared and ready to eat varieties of fish that can be prepared in only one minute. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/iwa-amp-outdoorclassics-2012_1.html Visit us at Hall 6 in the Stand 204 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/jamon-salamanca-the-first-company-authorized-to-export-iberian-cold-meats-to-mexico.html Jamón Salamanca has received authorization from the Mexican Government so they can export Iberian cold meats – pork loin, chorizo and salchichón (a kind of pork sausage) - to this country. This Castilla y León company has therefore become the first to receive this concession, which adds to their condition as official suppliers to the Chinese Administration Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/jamones-aljomar-positions-itself-in-the-international-market-aiming-to-reach-over-30-countries-between-2012-and-2013.html The Salamanca-based factory hopes to obtain approval this year for its Iberian pork products in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. 9th of March 2012, Salamanca.- Jamones Aljomar is currently undertaking a large-scale expansion project of its Iberian meat products, a strategy stimulated in particular by its continual interest in the opening of new markets, as well as its innate passion to promote the Iberian ham culture throughout the world. According to the company’s calculations, in 2012 - 2013, it will be in a position to launch itself in 30 countries (in Europe, America, Asia and Africa), which means that international markets will represent 15-20% of Jamones Aljomar’s turnover. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/la-huerta-de-fresno-launches-a-new-line-of-products-in-beijing.html Some entrepreneurs in the province of León have found new market opportunities for their produce in Asia. La Huerta de Fresno has done just this, with distribution due to commence in Beijing. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/lactoduero-will-be-the-first-company-in-the-world-to-sell-bottled-agua-de-mar-for-use-in-food_2.html Messrs. Lactoduero, whose headquarters are located in the town of Saldaña in Palencia, will start to market bottled sea water from April onwards. They will become the only company in the world to offer the general public the suitably treated and packaged liquid, which will be sold in packs of one to five litres, retailing at between one and three Euros. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/leon-farma-forecasts-reaching-22-million-units-of-hormone-products.html The pharmaceutical company León Farma has gone from strength to strength since establishing itself in the province of León in 2005, so much so that this year’s production has already equalled that of 2010 and forecasts indicate the year will end with 22 million units of hormonal products. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/lemasa-participating-in-viv-russia.html LEMASA, pioneers and leader in the Spanish Market concerning milk replacers and (fat filled) whey products, is present since today at VIV Russia, the International Trade Fair for Intensive Animal Production and Processing that takes place until 19 May at Moscow. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/london-wine-2010_4.html The LIWF celebrates its 30th anniversary in May 2010, and you can be sure that the worlds most important wine trade event will once again deliver a remarkable experience. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/london-wine-2012_1.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/losada-2008-chosen-by-lufthansa-for-its-first-class-and-business-class-flights-because-of-its-incomparable-quality.html The wines from the Spanish Region El Bierzo and particulary those from the winery Losada Vinos de Finca are experiencing a comeback in the foreign markets: More than 20,000 bottles of Losada 2008, a wine that will be on sale after Easter, will be offered on worldwide First Class and Business Class flights operated by Lufthansa. The experts of this German airline chose this wine in a blind tasting in which it stood out because of its qualities: Elegance, nobility and balance. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/losada-vinos-de-finca-achieves-an-improved-wine-by-transforming-the-aluminium-in-the-soil.html The Losada Vinos de Finca bodega has achieved an improved wine by transforming the aluminium in the soil and enriching it with calcium and magnesium, through a research project undertaken in collaboration with the Instituto de la Viña y el Vino of León University (ULE; Universidad de León) and the Provincial Council. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/losada-vinos-de-finca-presents-its-wines-to-more-than-forty-professionals-in-malaysia.html The León winery Losada Vinos de Finca has presented its wines to more than forty professionals in Malaysia, including restaurateurs, sommeliers, wine-lovers, large retailers and journalists. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/malaysia-airlines-chooses-bodegas-emilio-moro-as-its-wine-supplier-for-business-class.html Malaysia Airlines has chosen Bodegas Emilio Moro, located in Pesquera de Duero (Valladolid) in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region, as a wine supplier for Business Class flights. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/malvasia-committed-to-exporting-and-r-d-to-maintain-turnover-of-record-2010-year.html The Soria company, Canard S.A., which markets its products of duck delicacies through the Malvasia brand, has committed to strengthening exports and encouraging R & D as a strategy to maintain the turnover levels recorded in 2010, which was a record year for the company, having reached three-million euros. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/marmomacc-2011_1.html Learn more about the contrasted quality of the natural stone extracted from the quarries of Castilla y León by visiting the Marmomacc exhibition that will take place from September 21 to 24 in the Italian city of Verona. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/matarromera-creates-dealcoholization-plant-where-they-will-produce-nine-million-liters-of-non-alcoholic-wine.html The Matarromera group has opened the world’s largest molecular deconstruction plant of wine, which allows the production of nine-million liters of nonalcoholic wine. Specifically they will produce EminaZero, the first wine with zero percent alcohol and 0 calories, a descendant of EminaSin, with 0.5 percent alcohol, which began shipping in November 2008. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/message-in-a-bottle-of-wine.html Finding a message in a bottle has always possessed a romantic aura of mystery, fate and fortune. From now on, it will be much easier to find a message in a bottle ... of wine. The company, Vocarraje, from the Appellation of Origin Toro (Zamora), is giving us the chance to send a personal message in a full bottle of wine. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/mexican-companies-visit-divisa-it-head-office-in-the-technology-park-of-boecillo.html The Mexican companies Harweb and Corvus & Cygnus have visited the technology company Divisa iT, in the Technology Park of Boecillo, Valladolid, in October. It was the second meeting that both companies hold with the Spanish company. These visits are one step further of Divisa iT in the international commercialization and its approach to the Mexican market. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/miguel-vergara-the-first-castilla-y-leon-company-with-two-taste-of-the-year-products.html The last edition of the “Tastes of the Year” prizes in Spain recognized the Diet Hamburger with Cheese (Hamburguesa Light con Queso), from the Valladolid company of Miguel Vergara as the best product in its category. This firm is the first Castilla y León company with two products to be awarded this distinction as last year this was also given to their Super Bacon & Cheese Hamburger (Hamburguesa Supra Bacon&Queso). Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/moda-cyl_5.html CASTILLA Y LEÓN FASHION WEEK It brings together an important number of companies and professionals who have made fashion an outstanding ambassador for the Community. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/mode-city-paris-2011_1.html This July, Paris is dressing up in the latest creations of lingerie and swim fashion from Castilla y León. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/monte-nevado-forecasts-10-increase-in-sales-to-27-million-based-on-exports.html The company Jamones Segovia S.A., which sells its products under the brand Monte Nevado, foresees a 10% increase in sales to Euros 27 million this year, Euros 10 million (37%) of which relates to foreign markets on which the cured ham company has focused its growth strategy for the following years. This has been due to the lack of interest from the domestic market, affected by the economic downturn and the ham surpluses of 2008. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/mr-shri-s-m-krishna-indian-external-affairs-minister-attended-to-the-launch-of-the-online-platform-indianet-es-.html The Indian External Affairs Minister, Mr. Shri S.M. Krishna, on an official journey to Spain, presided over the launch of the online platform “Indianet.es” in the Indian Embassy in Madrid. The Ambassador of India in Madrid, Sunil Lal, was in charge of the presentation. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/naturpiedra-strengthens-relations-with-sushi-shop-by-taking-bernardos-slate-to-new-york.html The French restaurant chain Sushi Shop, specialist in Japanese food, currently has more than seventy restaurants in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. When the Madrid branch opened in the Salamanca area of the city, a stone’s throw from the Puerta de Alcalá (Alcala Gate), interior design company VOO-DO commissioned Naturpiedra for an exclusive design of pieces of Ignita Metal slate. Ever since then slate can be seen in the bars of their newly built and renovated establishments, in fitting with the rest of the Japanese style décor. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/nebusens-will-present-at-cebit-2013-from-5th-to-9th-march-in-hannover-germany-the-latest-improvements-in-the-n-core-platform_1.html Nebusens will present at CeBIT 2013 from 5th to 9th March in Hannover (Germany) the latest improvements in the n-Core platform, including new devices (among them, the n-Core Sirius Quantum – the worldwide smallest ZigBee tag – and the n-Core Sirius OBD – the key for car automation –), new Development Kit versions, enhanced development tools, as well as the new version of the n-Core Polaris RTLS offered as Software as a Service and including automation features. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/norsol-participates-in-consortium-to-build-the-largest-rooftop-solar-pv-panel-installation-in-the-united-kingdom.html Norsol participates, along with a consortium of British companies, in the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation for industrial properties in the United Kingdom. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/onyx-solar-presents-plans-to-the-white-house.html The company Onyx Solar has firmly established itself after a meeting at the White House. It has a long history of developing photovoltaic solar generators and the technology to integrate them into buildings. Partner Álvaro Beltrán presented expansion plans to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia for the U.S. Department of Commerce Juan Verde. The White House has initiated a programme of investigation into renewable energy, which will lower the U.S.’s dependency on oil. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/onyx-solar-receives-a-quality-certification-in-the-u-s-.html The glass designed by Onyx Solar for the photovoltaic canopies in the Union City Rapid Transit station (San Francisco) has been given UL 1703 certification from the California Energy Commission (CEC), which guarantees their safety, performance and quality. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/onyx-solar-best-start-up-in-europe.html Onyx Solar keeps being recognized. Now it has been selected as the best Start-up in Europe in the European Entrepreneurship Awards. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/onyx-solar-with-300-projects-worldwide-opens-office-in-bogota.html The late businessman and I.T. magnate Steve Jobs, (deceased 5 October), gave the following advice to students in an opening year address at Stanford University in 2005: ‘Stay hungry, stay foolish’. These are words that the manager of the company Onyx Solar, Álvaro Beltrán, has adopted to explain the start-up of the business project established in 2009 and the successful future ahead, according to performance and plans for growth. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/orujos-panizo-releases-its-new-orujo-cocktail-morujito.html Orujos Panizo will release its new orujo cocktail, the ‘Morujito’, this June, setting their sights on new categories of consumption, including the night life. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/palacio-de-bornos-releases-its-new-special-verdejo-la-caprichosa.html The Palacio de Bornos Winery, belonging to the Appellation of Origin Rueda, has released its special, new verdejo, La Caprichosa, following five years of research focusing on the creation of a wine “of great complexity and structure, that still maintains the freshness characteristic of youth. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/pharmadus-presents-its-infusions-in-new-york-city.html The company Pharmadus from the Spanish region Bierzo has brought its products to New York City. The brand recently hosted a presentation in the Room Mate Grace Hotel located in the centre of Manhattan. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/plma-2010_5.html PLMA’s 2010 “World of Private Label” International Trade Show will present more than 3,200 exhibit stands including more than 39 national and regional pavilions. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ppv-rusia-gum-2011_1.html A range of food products from the Spanish region of Castilla y León will be available in all GUM supermarkets in Russia between the 12th and 18th Decemember. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/pradorey-launches-its-latest-rosado-and-verdejo-vintages.html The PradoRey bodega has just put the new 2010 vintage of its Rosé – made from half Tempranillo and half Merlot grapes – and its Verdejo white wine – from the Verdejo grape – on the market. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/pret-a-porter-enero-2011_1.html Ade Internacional Excal will facilitate the participation of Castilla y León companies in Prét â Porter Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/premiere-classe-enero-2011_3.html Ade Internacional Excal will facilitate the participation of Castilla y León companies in Premiere Classe Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/princess-letizia-wears-a-hat-designed-by-pablo-and-mayaya-at-the-royal-wedding-of-prince-william-and-kate-middleton.html The Valladolid basedcompany, Pablo & Mayaya, were ‘honoured’ to provide the hat that Her Royal Highness Princess Letizia of Asturias chose to wear to the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton in London. “It is an honour to take Valladolid to the cradle of hats and headdresses”, Mayaya commented. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/proconsi-charts-its-international-ventures-and-negotiates-contracts-in-brazil-and-chile.html The international aspirations of Proconsi feature amongst the main strategies for the León-based I.T. company. The company has worked at developing exportable products and projects in this field over the last four years and not in vain; the company is currently in talks to secure contracts in Chile and Brazil for Euros 2 million. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/products-from-castilla-y-leon-participate-in-online-sales-in-march-in-the-u-s-west-coast.html In March, several promotions of food products from some twenty companies from the region are being conducted through the online shop of La Tienda, one of the leading companies in this sector in the West Coast of the United States. Since the beginning of March, several promotions of food products from Castilla y León have taken centre stage in online sales in the West Coast of the United States. This month, La Tienda, one of the leading establishments in online sales, is vouching for the quality of our region’s products through special sales promotions, as well as detailed information about Castilla y León’s gastronomic and touristic wealth. Whilst food products were the focus of the promotions in the first half of March, it is now the wines from Castilla y León that are taking centre stage. With the support of permanent banners on their website, as well as their client mailing list, La Tienda has been committed to the promotion of products, from more than twenty companies from Castilla y León, in the USA. This is another example of the consolidation of exports of our region’s businesses in the “American giant”. For more information: http://www.tienda.com/shopbyregion/castilla_y_leon.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/proingesa-brings-robots-to-turkey-which-can-fabricate-fuel-tanks.html Proingesa is a R+D+i in its pure form. Dedicated to the fabrication of special custom machines for such demanding sectors as the car, aviation, steel or health care industries, they now are making the leap to Turkey in order to fabricate two high-tech robots which will serve for the machining, welding and assembling of the components of fuel tanks. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prosol-increased-its-sales-by-2-6-in-2010-reaching-45-4-million-euros.html Prosol, manufacturer of soluble coffee, cereals and mixes, finished 2010 with a turnover of 45.4 million euros, 2.6% more than the previous year, despite the reduced market consumption, informed the company in a statement. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prosol-is-consolidated-as-the-first-company-in-the-sector-of-soluble-products-in-spain-by-volume-of-export.html The Prosol company from Palencia invoiced 54,5 million euros in 2011 and earned a net profit of 1,9 million. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prosol-uncovers-new-markets-with-its-innovative-coffee-containers.html Since starting production of instant coffee in 1998 Prosol, based in Venta de Banos (Palencia), hasn’t stopped creating and innovating. From the very start Productos Solubles SA (Prosol) set itself the challenge of becoming the best alternative to existing brands, as well as becoming the leading supplier of coffee and coffee substitutes in the private market. They are continually adapting to changing needs of both their clients and the markets. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prosol-verify-that-their-production-is-environmentally-friendly.html Prosol, a company from Palencia that is dedicated to producing soluble coffee, cereals and mixtures, obtained the Carbon Fingerprint certificate for several of their products. This guarantees that they are produced in accordance with the standards that assess greenhouse effect gas emissions. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prowein-2010_3.html We will have presence at PROWEIN 2010 at Düsseldorf (Germany), something inside of our Plan de Internacionalización 2008-2011. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prowein-2012_1.html Wines from the Spanish region of Castilla y León will once again take centre stage at one of the most important Food and Wine Trade Fairs in the world. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/prowein-2013_1.html Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/proxima-systems-present-the-3g-version-of-their-remote-weather-station.html Proxima Systems, located in the Technological Park of Boecillo (Valladolid), has developed Video Weather 3G, a remote weather station for obtaining information about wherever it is installed. It then transmits data in digital format. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/quality-of-castile-and-leon-cheeses-recognized-at-world-cheese-awards.html Castile and Leon cheeses have received 34 awards at World Cheese Awards, the world’s most important international cheese contest that was held in Birmingham (England) with the participation of more than 2,600 cheeses from 19 countries. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/queserias-del-tietar-export-their-soft-artisan-goat-cheese-unique-in-spain-to-america-and-the-european-union.html Queserías del Tiétar now distributing in a dozen countries throughout Europe, America and Oceania, aims to conquer the entire European Union market with a soft goat cheese, hand-crafted in a way only seen in Spain. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/quesos-cerrato-win-a-new-prize-at-the-world-cheese-awards_1.html At the 22nd edition of the World Cheese Awards held in Birmingham (United Kingdom) last November, Quesos Cerrato were awarded theGarnet Label –made from 60% ewe’s and 40% cow’s milk - as the best in the class of production with milk from more than one animal. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/real-time-locating-systems-nebusens-wins-international-competition-on-indoor-localization-and-tracking.html The innovative n-Core Polaris indoor locating system, developed by Nebusens, has been awarded as the winner of the first international competition on indoor localization and tracking, which took place in Valencia (Spain) on July and whose results were announced in Lecce (Italy) at the end of September 2011. Among the competitors there were companies and research groups coming from all Europe, including Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Ukraine and Spain. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/record-sales-of-wine-with-castilla-y-leon-denominations-of-origin.html The 2010 sales have provided historic information for the nine Castilla y León denominations of origin. Together, they have put into circulation 146.3 million bottles, a record number for this region. This represents a 12.5% increase compared to the previous year. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ribera-del-duero-named-wine-region-of-the-year-in-wine-enthusiast-annual-wine-star-awards.html New York, NY (November 13, 2012) — Wine Enthusiast Magazine has announced today that Ribera del Duero has won the coveted Wine Region of the Year 2012 Award in the magazine’s annual Wine Star Awards. Famous for its high altitude vineyards and extreme climate, the northern Spanish wine region produces powerful and elegant wines made primarily from Spain’s most famous red variety, Tempranillo, also known in the area as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ribera-del-duero-reaches-a-new-record-with-72-million-back-labels_1.html The number of back labels granted by the Regulatory Council of Ribera del Duero increased in 2010 by 15.57 per cent compared to the previous year, reaching 72,549,642 units, a new record for this Denomination of Origin. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ribera-del-duero-will-be-present-in-june-and-july-in-the-windows-of-some-50-wine-shops-in-southern-ireland.html A total of 50 enological establishments will dedicate their storefront windows during the months of June and July to Castilla and Leon, and inside will provide ample information about the region’s main culinary attractions, including the Ribera del Duero “Wine Route”. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/robert-parker-rates-four-wines-of-castilla-y-leon-in-spains-top-five.html The god of wine has spoken. And Robert Parker has once again made clear his predilectionfor the wines of Castilla y León. Their quality has again earned them places at the top of the renowned annual list, published in his magazine ‘The Wine Advocate’. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/rueda-moves-into-the-london-underground_1.html Promoting its image as a modern, young wine appellation, Rueda has covered the Custom House underground station walls in London with advertising Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/ryme-tecnicas-reunidas-de-automocion-sa-will-be-exhibiting-at-automechanika-show.html Ryme, Técnicas Reunidas de Automoción, SA, will be exhibiting at Automechanika Show which will be held in Frankfurt from 11 to 16 September and will take the opportunity to introduce two new products internationally: · GPS satellite Checker Taximeters. · Set for testing Tandem suspension and brakes of the two axles of light vehicles at the same time. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/selectos-de-castilla-increase-sales-in-japan-by-including-their-foie-gras-galantine-at-the-nobel-prize-award-ceremony.html Selectos de Castilla y León, a company from Palencia, have formalized further operations in Japan after their foie gras galantine was included in the menu at the 2010 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. They have also begun high-level contacts with several Scandinavian airlines. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/seminary-quot-wine-in-japan-quot-.html Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/showroom-belgica-y-paises-bajos_1.html The Spanish region of Castilla y León will show the quality and variety of its wines at various showrooms that will be held between 24 and 26 January in the cities of Brussels (Belgium) and The Hague (Holland). Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/sial-2010_4.html Developed in Paris, the world capital of gastronomy, SIAL has become the global brand for the food and retail industries. Since 1997, SIAL exhibitions have also been organized in Asia, North America and Latin America. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/solar-power-international-2010_3.html Solar Power International is the largest solar conference and expo in North America. In 2009, the event broke all records… attendance by industry professionals soared to 24,000+, visitors on Open-to-the-Public night to 3,000+ and the number of exhibitors topped 930. Given the surge in the solar energy market, the 2010 event will certainly set the bar even higher. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/solarig-expands-its-presence-in-italy-with-a-15-megawatts-higher-photovoltaic-power-output.html The company Solarig expands its presence in Italy with a 15 megawatts higher photovoltaic power output which has implied a 55 million Euro investment for the company whose headquarters are in the township Golmayo. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-unisolar-group-makes-special-photovoltaic-solar-panels-for-greenhouses.html Soliker, based in the town of Béjar in Salamanca, has created a special photovoltaic panel for use in greenhouses, replacing the current plastic and glass ones. The system will allow for crop cultivation while simultaneously generating energy. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/spanish-designer-maria-lafuente-to-market-luxurious-socks.html Maria Lafuente is to market for the first time in her career a luxurious socks collection and will make it through the Grupo Royal product line, owned by the Italian firm Grupo Berkshire. Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/stone-tec-2011_1.html Know the confirmed quality of natural stone extracted from the quarries of the Spanish region of Castilla y León through the Stone+Tec event that will be held from 23 to 25 June in the German city of Nuremberg. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/technology-companies-from-india-will-visit-divisa-it.html From 4th to 12th of July, Divisa iT will be visited at its headquarter of the Technology Park of Boecillo in Valladolid by several delegations of Indian technology companies which the Spanish company contacted with during the celebration of the meeting of the event of INDIASOFT 2011, which was held the last March in the city of Pune, in the state of Maharastra in the India. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/tecnosylva-desarrolla-un-simulador-de-incendios-para-reducir-los-riesgos_1.html The company, Tecnosylva, located in the Technology Park of Leon, has developed a system, called «Wildfire Analyst». It analyzes wild fires to predict their behavior, enabling it to reduce risks and optimize the use of existing resources. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/tecnosylva-heads-a-european-project-for-early-warning-of-emergencies.html Tecnosylva is taking part in a European project for creating a new early warning system for emergencies. The company from Leon is a partner of Alert4all, a European initiative led by the German Aerospace Institute in which they are involved with others including the German Emergency Centre, the British Association of Public Safety Officials (UK), Eutelsat - the French company with the largest fleet of satellites for European communications - and the Swedish Defence Research Agency. Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/tecsidel-puts-a-toll-system-into-operation-in-senegal.html Tecsidel has designed and installed a toll system for a 25km stretch of motorway that connects the capital, Dakar, to the city of Diamniado. This is the first stage in connecting the capital to the western region of the country. An expected 50,000 vehicles will pass through the 4 toll stations on a daily basis, all managed by a central back office. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/tecsidel-successfully-completes-a-system-of-toll-roads-that-will-be-used-in-brazil.html A new integrated toll system built by Tecsidel went into operation on the motorways in the Bahía Norte area of Brazil. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-15th-castilla-y-leon-fashion-week-opens-up-to-the-world-thanks-to-new-platforms-of-communication.html The 15th Castilla y León Fashion Week will open its doors with the aim of reaching more potential clients and increasing its reach and promotion. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-2010-vintage-d-o-arribes-wine-achieves-rating-of-very-good.html The tasting committee has given the rating of “very good” to the 2010 vintage Denominación de Origen (Appellation of Origin) Arribes wines, which includes vineyards in the provinces of Zamora and Salamanca, situated in the stretch of the River Duero that borders with Portugal. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-company-cecinas-nieto-targets-the-hong-kong-market-in-order-to-expand-to-china.html The León based company Cecinas Nieto plans to export around 3,000 kilograms of cecina (cured and smoked beef) within a year to China, a country considered attractive as a potential consumer following the company’s recent trip to Hong Kong, which allowed them to get a feel for the market. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-company-embutidos-de-cardenas-morcilla-de-autor-and-nachos-de-morcilla-rank-within-the-top-ten-in-spain.html The Morcilla de Autor (Signature Black-Pudding) and Nachos of Morcilla (Black-Pudding Nachos) from Burgos made by the company Embutidos de Cardeña (specialists in cold-meat products), have been awarded places in the top ten best products in Spain by the 17th Congress of Signature Cuisine, which took place in the city of Vitoria. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-crianza-2008-and-protos-reserva-2005-gold-medal-recipients-at-the-concours-mondial-de-bruxelles-2011.html The 2008 Crianza and 2005 Reserva of the Bodegas Protos Winery have won two gold medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011, one of the most significant competitions in the wine world as it marks the latest trends and changes in the industry. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-european-commission-chooses-onyx-solar-as-the-official_1.html Onyx Solar has been selected as the official partner of the European Commission for their ‘Sustainable Energy for Europe’ campaign after the company installed a photovoltaic forecourt at the San Antón market in Madrid. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-french-enologists-society-bestows-awards-on-17-wines-from-castilla-y-leon.html The Union des OEnologues de France has just handed out its Vinalies Internationales 2011 awards, including 17 wines from the region of Castilla y León in the prize-winners, with eight gold and nine silver medals. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-group-dominio-de-tares-receives-four-medals-at-the-brussels-world-competition.html The group Dominio de Tares, located in Bierzo Alto, in San Román Bembibre, took home four medals (three silvers and one gold) at the Brussels World Competition, having submitted a total of 6964 wines to the contest. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-grupo-matarromera-brand-of-cosmetics-among-the-11-indispensable-trends-for-2011.html The influential Springwise blog on consumer trends includes the brand of cosmetics that Grupo Matarromera market under the name of Esdor in their selection of the 11 indispensable trends for 2011. This line of products shares space with other articles and services created by companies including those such as IBM or Toyota, to name a few. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-grupo-matarromera-holding-present-their-first-rose-sparkling-wine.html The Grupo Matarromera has put on the market a new reference from their range of wines: their first rosé sparkling wine sold under the name of Emina Espumoso Rosado Brut, produced at the Emina Bodega in Medina del Campo, in the province of Valladolid. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-grupo-villar-holding-celebrate-50-years-as-a-key-figure-in-the-meat-sector_1.html Last November, Grupo Villar celebrated their 50th anniversary. With a long track record that began as far back as 1960, many things have evolved within the company. They are all the result of a quest for quality and the satisfaction of all their clients and consumers. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-matarromera-group-opens-their-first-2-international-subsidiaries-in-the-usa-and-china.html Matarromera China, whose headquarters are in Shanghai, started operating in November 2010, and Matarromera USA, that began in December last year, are the first 2 subsidiaries of the agro-food company from Castilla y León, whose chairman is Carlos Moro. Their objective is to satisfy the good growth expectations of these 2 important markets. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-matarromera-reserva-2005-and-crianza-2007-wines-win-the-gold-medal-at-the-berlin-wine-trophy-held-in-germany.html The Matarromera Reserva 2005 and Matarromera Crianza 2007 wines, produced at the bodega of the same name located in the Valladolid town of Valbuena de Duero, won the Gold medal at the prestigious Berliner Wein Trophy 2011, an event considered to be among the most elite in the German wine sector. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/economia-y-empleo-organiza-una-mision-inversa-con-un-comprador-chino-de-vinos_1.html The Regional Department of Economy and Employment through ADE Internacional EXCAL has promoted a trade mission between several wineries from Castilla y Le oacute n and a Chinese importer aiming to initiate and consolidate the region rsquo s wine sales in this market nbsp At present China is one of the most important markets for Castilla y Le oacute n and is the sixth largest export... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-north-american-wine-spirits-magazine-chooses-farina-crianza-as-among-the-100-best-wines-of-the-year.html The specialized North American ‘Wine&Spirits’ magazine has chosen a Fariña wine as among the 100 best wines of the year. This is a crianza that, under the brand name of ‘Dama de Toro’, Fariña sells in the United States, Germany and through some Spanish distribution channels. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-palencia-based-company-enerpal-begins-construction-of-a-wind-farm-in-portugal.html Over 10 million euros will be invested in the project, creating around 28 direct and indirect jobs. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-pradorey-group-present-their-range-of-gourmet-cheeses_5.html The wine-producing PradoRey group has launched their new range of sheep’s milk cheeses on the market. They are made using traditional craft methods and sold under the brand name of Real Sitio de Ventosilla. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-publishing-house-of-siloe-will-produce-a-facsimile-of-the-westminster-abbey-bestiary.html The Burgos publishing house of Siloé Arte y Bibliografía has signed an agreement with Westminster Abbey (London) for editing a facsimile edition of the Westminster Bestiary dated between 1275 and 1290. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-rueda-denomination-of-origin-has-ended-the-first-quarter-with-an-18-3-growth-in-sales.html Selling wines with the Rueda Denomination of Origin continues with its growth trend, and so in the first quarter of 2011, a total of 15.4 million counter labels were issued. This means an 18.37% growth compared to the same period last year (13.06 million). Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-siro-group-comes-to-the-americas.html Siro has become one of the most important companies in the food industry and has experienced this sector’s greatest growth in the last two decades, going from nearly zero to over 400 million euros of revenue in 2010, and for 2013 forecasts a turnover of over 700 million. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/the-spanish-federation-of-municipalities-and-provinces-femp-has-chosen-divisa-it-proxia-technology-to-build-its-e-commerce-platform.html Divisa IT has been awarded the FEMP´s contract to create and maintain a e-commerce platform for rural municipalities of the FEMP Section of Local Entities with Mineral and Thermal Waters. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/tombu-2009-wine-prized-by-the-specialized-press.html Tombú 2009 wine, produced by the León bodega of Dominio DosTares, has been ranked by the Spanish Association of Wine Journalists and Writers as one of the best” in the Rosé category. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/trade-fair-buchmesse-2011.html Explore the excellent editorial work of Castilla y León in the exhibition “Buchmesse” that will take place in the German city of Frankfurt from October 12 to 16 this year. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/trasluz-consolidates-its-external-representation-in-markets-like-china.html Textile company Trasluz inaugurated its new facilities in the province of Burgos, from where it will consolidate its internationalization plans in markets such as China and in some capitals of the West, and it will continue with its business model based in design and innovation. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/valturra-ibericos-official-supplier-of-the-chinese-government.html Messrs. Jamón Salamanca have reached an agreement with one of the official suppliers of the Chinese Government, a definitive and consolidating step for introducing Iberian products onto this Asian market. This firm from Salamanca has been exporting products since 2008. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/vertice-sales-becomes-the-the-first-spanish-international-sales-company-to-offer-3d-programmes-to-their-clients.html Vértice Sales, a company of Vértice 360, has signed an agreement with D4D to distribute 3D documentaries. Thanks to this alliance, the company becomes the first Spanish distribution company to offer 3D programmes to their clients. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/vinexpo-asia-pacific-2010_6.html Vinexpo Asia-Pacific is the international reference in Asia, built on the expertise of Vinexpo, the world leader since 1981. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/vinexpo-bordeaux-2011_1.html Taste the extraordinary quality of the wines produced in the Spanish region of Castilla y León at a new edition of the Vinexpo International Wine Exhibition that will be held in the French city of Bordeaux between 19 and 23 June. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/viv-fair-europe-2010_1.html Internacional Trade Fair of the sector for ANIMAL FOOD AND MEDICATION, CATTLE EQUIPMENT AND MEAT PROCESSING. Fair in Netherlands. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/vivaness-2012_1.html Visit us at Hall 7A - Stand 716 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/warsaw-awards-gmv-with-the-management-of-its-trams.html GMV, Spain’s leader in SIP systems for the management of urban transport and railways, has been awarded a contract for the control and maintenance of the Passenger Information System (SIP) in real time with a control centre, for part of the fleet of trams in Warsaw. Poland decided to confide once again in GMV’s proposal, instead of the fourteen other companies that offered their services, since Warsaw has become the fifth city in the country to install one of the most advanced systems on the market to provide the user with real time information about the status of the public transport. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/who-s-next-2010_3.html For more than 20 years, WHOS NEXT & PREMIERE CLASSE have aimed at defending creation. From young designers to well-established brands, from urban labels to craftsmen, our teams have always put forward the products beauty and know-how, no matter the background and origin. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/wine-arts-divino-duero-an-ally-in-winery-exports.html Wine Arts-Divino Duero is the business brainchild of brothers Raúl and Jorge Herreras, who after years of separate experience in exporting wine from Castilla and León through consortiums, have decided to join forces. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/wine-critic-robert-parker-awards-arzuaga-reserva-2006-with-91-points-and-ranks-it-among-the-10-best-ribera-wines.html Wine critic Robert Parker has awarded Arzuaga Reserva 2006 with 91 points and ranks it within Parker’s 15 top wines and among the 10 best Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin wines. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/wine-from-palacio-de-canedo-one-of-the-six-best-2010-carbonic-macerations_1.html Last December the 13th Fair of Carbonic Maceration Wine harvested in 2010 was held in Madrid. 26 wines from 19 bodegas were presented from 11 denominations of origin. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/wine-guru-robert-parker-has-rated-four-pradorey-wines-with-over-90-points_1.html The critic of the specialized The Wine Advocate magazine, wine guru Robert Parker, through Jay Miller who is the person in charge of Spanish wines for this publication, has rated four wines from Bodega PradoRey with over 90 points. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/winery-vina-vilano-exports-half-of-production-to-30-countries.html The Viña Vilano winery has a hundred partners, 350 hectares of vineyards (mostly high quality aged vines) and a workforce of ten. Sales amount to Euros 3 million, half of which is generated by exports to more than 30 countries. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.qualityofspain.com/uk/wines-from-pagos-del-rey-win-ten-medals-at-berliner-wein-trophy-2011.html Wines from Pagos del Rey S.L. with the Rueda Denomination of Origin, have accumulated six gold medals at the Berliner Wein Trophy 2011international event. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100