Origin, differentiation and distribution: the keys to strengthening the international presence of Spanish food
The quality of Spanish food must translate into value that international consumers recognise and can find at the point of sale. This is one of the main conclusions of the Spain Food Nation advisory councils in China, the United States, […]
CAP advance payments may reach 75% to strengthen farm liquidity
Spanish farmers and livestock producers may receive advance payments of up to 75% of their 2026 CAP direct aid. According to Interempresas, payments totalling €2.691 billion are expected between 16 October and 30 November to strengthen farm liquidity. Each autonomous […]
Catalonia’s best Paquitos will bring creative lamb dishes to Gastronomic Forum Barcelona
INTEROVIC will participate in Gastronomic Forum Barcelona from 2 to 4 November with a programme of live cooking, tastings and lamb butchery demonstrations. The winners of the last two editions of the Best Paquito in Catalonia competition will present their […]
INTEROVIC Receives the “Alimentos de España” (Food from Spain) Award for Its “Paquito” Promotional Campaign
INTEROVIC has received the “Alimentos de España” (Food from Spain) Award for Promotion for its “Paquito” campaign—an initiative that has helped refresh the image of lamb and boost its presence in everyday dining. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, […]
EU-Australia Trade Agreement: Next Steps and Outlook
NEWS FROM EUROPA The trade agreement between the European Union and Australia has reached a decisive stage ahead of its potential entry into force, following the conclusion of negotiations in May 2026. Part of the European strategy to diversify markets […]
Madrid’s Transhumance Festival boosts the visibility of extensive livestock farming with widespread international media coverage
The Madrid Transhumance Festival, organised with the support of Madrid City Council and featuring flocks from the Trashumancia y Naturaleza Foundation, has achieved significant media and public attention, consolidating its position as one of the leading initiatives promoting pastoral culture […]
Eduardo Cumbreño, from Vaova Gastro (Mérida), wins Spain’s Best Paquito 2026
INTEROVIC has held the third edition of the Best Paquito in Spain 2026 competition in Madrid, recognising the most innovative gastronomic creations made with lamb, suckling lamb and goat meat. The winner was Eduardo Cumbreño, from Vaova Gastro (Mérida), with a […]
Algeria opens up new opportunities for Spanish meat following cooperation agreement with INTEROVIC and PROVACUNO
The Spanish meat sector is making progress in strengthening its trade relations with Algeria, a market that is becoming increasingly important for Spanish exports of beef, sheep and goat meat. The Spanish Sheep and Goat Interprofessional Organisation (INTEROVIC) led a […]
INTEROVIC brings together seven chefs linked to haute cuisine to highlight rural areas and the role of lamb, suckling lamb and kid goat as products closely connected to their territories
INTEROVIC, is launching ‘La cocina vuelve al pueblo’ this October, an initiative bringing together seven chefs who have chosen to develop their gastronomic projects in rural areas or locations away from major urban centres. The initiative forms part of the […]
Zamora hosts INTEROVIC’s Bestiariuem roadshow at Fromago
After stopping in Aranjuez and Almagro, José Barea’s photographic exhibition arrives at La Panera space at Zamora Cathedral from 17 to 20 September, as part of the programme of FROMAGO, the International Cheese Fair This is the third event of […]
Back to routine boosts meat consumption by 10% in September
The end of the summer holidays and the return to work and school routines bring about one of the most significant changes of the year in Spanish household purchasing habits. Among the products regaining prominence in September is meat, with […]
Spanish Sheep and Goat Farming Consolidates its International Presence
In 2025, the sector produced more than 9.2 million animals for sale, exported nearly 1.1 million live animals, and shipped 55,864 tons of meat to international markets. Almost one out of every two tons of available meat was sold outside […]
Cantabria to Connect Retiring Livestock Farmers with Young People to Ensure Farm Succession
The Government of Cantabria is preparing a Generational Succession Plan designed to facilitate the continuity of livestock farms whose owners are nearing retirement, by connecting them with young people interested in joining the sector. The initiative aims to […]
Extensive grazing, key to preventing wildfires and preserving rural areas
INTEROVIC destaca el papel del ovino y el caprino en la gestión del territorio y celebra que la nueva Estrategia Ganadera Europea reconozca su contribución a la prevención de incendios forestales. Imagen: José Barea En uno de los […]
IFAPA opens registration for the 2nd International Goat Production Experts Course
IFAPA (Instituto Andaluz de Investigación y Formación Agraria, Pesquera, Alimentaria y de la Producción Ecológica) has opened the registration period for the second edition of the International Goat Production Experts Course, which will take place this autumn in Granada. […]
Grazing: A Key Tool for Preventing Forest Fires and Keeping Rural Areas Alive
The debate on preventing large forest fires has once again brought into focus a reality that the livestock sector has been advocating for years: extensive livestock farming and grazing are fundamental allies in land management. This was pointed out by […]
A study confirms the major challenges facing sheep meat farming and highlights the key role of the CAP
A study conducted by researchers from the Agri-Food Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA) and the University of Zaragoza concludes that the sheep meat sector is experiencing a structural decline that goes beyond the reduction in the number of […]
The EU recognizes that sheep and goats are key to preventing fires and conserving biodiversity
The European Commission has taken an important step in recognizing the role of extensive livestock farming in Europe. The new EU Livestock Strategy, presented on July 7, identifies sheep and goat farming as fundamental activities for conserving ecosystems, preventing forest […]
The Provincial Court of Barcelona confirms that the advertising campaign “A beef burger pollutes more than your car” constituted unfair competition
The Livestock and Meat Forum, an organization that brings together the six Spanish interprofessional meat organizations, has welcomed the ruling by the Provincial Court of Barcelona, which confirms that the company Foods For Tomorrow, S.L. (Heura) engaged in unfair competition […]
Raúl Muñiz: “El gran reto del ovino no es solo producir más, sino conquistar a los consumidores jóvenes”
Convertir el cordero y el cabrito en opciones de consumo cotidiano, acercarlos a las nuevas generaciones y poner en valor el papel esencial del ovino y caprino en la sostenibilidad del medio rural. Estos son algunos de los grandes retos […]