Fifteen professionals from Fuerteventura’s livestock sector take part in trade mission to Córdoba

A delegation of fifteen livestock farmers and cheese producers is taking part in a business mission in the province of Córdoba until 15 November, with support from Fuerteventura Island Council, through its Department of Strategic Projects and Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, and Proexca.

The mission began on Thursday, 12 November, with participation in the Andalucía Gusto del Sur International Cheese Festival 2026, an international event hosting the 38th World Cheese Awards, the world’s most important cheese competition.

The event’s opening was attended by Fuerteventura Island Council president Lola García and Canary Islands Government Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty Narvay Quintero. Also present were island councillor for Strategic Projects Carmen Alonso, councillor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Enrique Pérez, ICCA director Luis Arráez Guadalupe, and Pájara Town Council councillor José Díaz, among other officials.

The day included technical meetings featuring products from Fuerteventura, attended by representatives of Fuerteventura Island Council and the Canary Islands Government. Fuerteventura also has its own institutional stand, promoting Majorero products and the work of the Regulatory Council for the Protected Designation of Origin Queso Majorero. The programme also includes professional tasting and pairing sessions featuring island products, aimed at introducing their characteristics and culinary potential to industry professionals.

The Majorero delegation in Córdoba aims to strengthen the position of Majorero agri-food products in domestic and international markets, encourage business contacts and foster the exchange of experience among industry professionals. Lola García highlighted the importance of supporting the primary sector at events with international reach. “Majorero cheese is one of our island’s great ambassadors, and behind its recognition lies the tremendous work of our professionals. We want to keep opening doors, creating opportunities and bringing the quality of our products to new markets,” she said.

Carmen Alonso and Enrique Pérez, for their part, emphasised the value of the mission in strengthening the cheese-making and livestock sectors, establishing business contacts and showcasing what sets Majorero products apart.

The delegation’s programme also includes technical visits to the Baena Designation of Origin region to learn about its production, certification and promotion of extra virgin olive oil, and to the artisan cheese-maker Quesos Plazuelo. Participants will be able to learn about its production and maturation process, visit the Shepherd’s Museum and take part in a tasting and pairing session.

Through this trade mission, Fuerteventura Island Council continues its work to strengthen the position of Majorero cheese and local products, support those who keep livestock farming and cheese-making alive, and create new opportunities for Fuerteventura’s primary sector.

The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Proexca under an agreement between the two organisations to support the internationalisation of the island’s economy.