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Who really believes in Spanish gourmet products? An honest reflection from Rincón Made in Spain There are questions you don't ask in the first year. Nor the second. These are questions that come when you've been fighting for something for a long time, when you've invested energy, enthusiasm and conviction. And today I want to share one that has accompanied me for some time: Who really believes in Spanish gourmet products? It's a question with no catch. And my conclusion, after years working in the ...

Spain has a problem: we are not a Community… and will we ever become one?   At Made in Spain Gourmet we've been defending something for years that to us is almost obvious: Spanish gourmet products are exceptional. Not good. Not merely adequate. Exceptional. For their quality, for their diversity, for their history, for their regions, and for the people behind each project. And yet, when we look beyond our borders, when we observe how we position ourselves as a country, ...

Christmas is prepared in the kitchen… and remembered on the palate The holidays are here, and with them the pleasure of preparing those meals that bring together the people we love most. Tradition, emotion, and moments passed down from generation to generation… but also the opportunity to elevate every dish with gourmet products capable of turning a dinner into an unforgettable experience. Make this Christmas remembered not only for who’s with you, but also for what’s enjoyed on the ...

The secrets of the Mediterranean at the table: how Spain redefined natural culinary luxury There is a kind of luxury that is not bought, it is savored. It does not shine in shop windows nor needs gold labels: it is in a piece of bread soaked in oil, in the scent of the sea that arrives with a flake of fleur de sel, in the calm that sits at the table, unhurried. That is Mediterranean luxury. The one Spain has been perfecting for centuries without meaning to.   [caption id="attachment_47627" align="aligncenter" ...

Spanish Gourmet Products and Brands It's not easy to write this article when our project is to celebrate Spanish gourmet products and brands. But transparency is part of our DNA, and we are committed to it. Awareness of our products—and even more so of the brands—is really very low in the European market. But do we see it as a great opportunity? Some definitely do. Paradox: the highest number of chefs from a single country in the top 100 Tourism: a weapon ...

Organic products Made in Spain They are certainly in fashion. Organic products are part of our lives. But don't be fooled by marketing. "Organic" is a very attractive word for selling. What is needed for it to be truly organic is a certificate; otherwise it isn't. Solо organic if they have a certificate Made in Spain Gourmet: guarantees organic origin Diversity and certified quality Made in Spain Gourmet Maximum ...

Differentiate yourself to achieve success The number of times I've heard and read that you have to differentiate yourself to achieve success. That recipe seems simple, but when you lack creativity, and worse, the money to invest in that differentiation, that's when an excellent product can be forgotten or simply not exist for the market. Spanish gourmet products are not exempt from this problem. Falta de conexiones Competing with Italians and the French is very difficult… but Our ...

Ibéricos de bellota The love for our ibéricos in France is comparable to their fondness for sparkling wines in our country. With a consumption of more than 11 million kilos of ibéricos a year, France has become the number-one international market where our crown jewel triumphs… or has it? At Made in Spain Gourmet, we believe there is still plenty of room to grow… Nuestra diferenciación: Sólo lo mejor Nuestras marcas, garantía de la máxima calidad I have great love and respect for the country ...

Spanish gourmet products It is one of the questions Spanish producers ask us most often. If the European market knows our products and likes them, when they visit our country, why is it so difficult to find them in European markets? Made in Spain Gourmet: a different gateway to Europe The online channel: where everything is faster Spain: a growing market for gourmet products The million-euro question. Finding gourmet products ...

Recommendation is everything Would you buy a Spanish ham if you didn't know the value of its brand? And what if the issue is that you don't know how to tell its quality labels apart? Do you like wines or extra virgin olive oils and don't know which to choose because you're not familiar with them? For those reasons and a few more, we created Made in Spain Gourmet. The gastronomic recommendation: a growing value The unknown gourmet product that needs guidance I've been advising ...

Made in Spain Gourmet The world is becoming more technological and more impersonal every day, and therefore increasingly likely not to forge long-term human relationships. We resist that tide; we'll explain to you how. Digitization and the loss of the human touch The Spanish gourmet product: largely unknown As I always try to do in these articles, I don't intend to bore you with data, trends from some X report, or the opinion of a guru on a specific topic. I usually base myself ...

Ham, Cava, and Fino If we were smarter, and I don't mean to imply we're not, we should be the kings of gourmet products in the world, but we often don't put that into practice. With Cava and Iberian ham we should have already won over every palate on the planet, but there's still a lot left to do… still. Options that will surprise you There is no doubt that Iberian ham is one of the most appreciated Spanish products in our country. And increasingly, outside of our ...

Wine pairings To enjoy a good pairing, it's very important to consider the raw ingredients, and at Made in Spain Gourmet we certainly do. Today we're going to suggest 4 pairings to complement your cured meats, all made with high-quality pork. We can enjoy acorn‑fed Iberian ham on countless occasions. As a plate of freshly sliced ham for an appetizer, for an afternoon snack in a good sandwich, accompanied by some eggs ...