“Spanish Pork Weeks” where you can enjoy high quality Spanish pork!
ICEX (Spanish Trade and Investment Agency) Press release: October 18, 2024 “Spanish Pork Weeks” where you can enjoy high quality Spanish pork is being held! Promotion will be held at supermarkets and restaurants in the metropolitan area from October 19th to November 24th The Spanish Pork Promotion for Japan is being carried out by the Spanish Trade and Investment Agency (ICEX) and the Spanish White Pig Producers and Processors Association (INTERPORC) in cooperation with the Economic and Commercial Department of the Embassy of Spain. From Saturday) to November 24th (Sunday), we will deliver the deliciousness of Spanish pork to a wide range of people as part of the promotion. “Spanish Pork Weeks” will be carried out. During the period, supermarkets in Tokyo will have in-store sample sales, and a restaurant promotion will be held in which approximately 60
restaurants mainly in the metropolitan area will participate. Image
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Spanish Pork offers a wide variety of cuts, as well as heated and aged products, derived from a long culinary tradition. There are many pork products such as loin, fillet, spare ribs, thigh, belly, and cheek, as well as other processed products such as jamon serrano, which is a traditional processed product and essential to Spanish gastronomy, chorizo, salsichón, and fue. The rich flavor is also a characteristic unique to Spanish pork. During the in-store tasting sales held during this “Spanish Pork Weeks” period, we will visually introduce the deliciousness of Spanish pork through posters and pops featuring photos of Spanish pork. We will be holding a tasting where you can experience quality Spanish pork. In addition, each restaurant will offer its own menu, such as an assortment of jamon serrano and a limited-time menu using pork, providing an opportunity for customers to learn more about high-quality Spanish pork. Safety of Spanish Pork Spain is the world leader in animal welfare for pigs and the first country in Europe to meet 100% animal welfare regulations. In recent years, raising pigs with consideration for animal welfare, not only in terms of feed ingredients, but also in breeding methods tailored to the characteristics of livestock, handling of sows, comfort during transport, and processing methods, has improved productivity and meat quality. Numerous scientific studies have shown that it has an impact on Spain provides high quality pork by adhering to strict animal welfare regulations and reducing stress and disease in livestock. Additionally, the use of growth-promoting hormones has been banned in Europe, including Spain, for over 40 years. Details about “Spanish Pork Weeks” are as follows. ■In-store promotion: October 19, 2024 (Saturday) to November 24, 2024 (Sunday) Sample sales of Spanish pork were held at more than 30 stores, mainly supermarkets. Details are available on the website. ■Restaurant promotion: November 1st (Friday) to November 24th (Sunday), 2024 Spanish Pork Weeks will be held, with approximately 60 restaurants participating mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Each store will offer its own menu, including a limited-time menu using Spanish pork. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the safe and delicious pork grown in Spain, the land of gourmet food. Click here for details
https://spanishpork.jp/spanishporkweeks What is Interpork The Spanish Association of White Pig Producers and Processors (abbreviated INTERPORC) is a non-profit organization representing all industries involved in white pigs, from livestock farming to processing, sales and distribution. It accounts for 90% of Spain’s pork sector and is the most important interprofessional association in the meat industry. What is ICEX Spain Trade and Investments (ICEX) is a government agency established in 1982 and under the jurisdiction of the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. Our headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain, and we have over 30 domestic bases and approximately 100 overseas bases. The purpose is to promote internationalization that will help improve the competitiveness of Spanish companies and to attract inward investment by foreign companies.
