The 6th Nit del Gourmet Català recognises a more innovative, resilient food sector

On Wednesday 27 October, Espai Mas Marroch (Girona) hosted the sixth Nit del Gourmet Català. The event, organised by the Clúster Gourmet de Catalunya , gave the spotlight to gourmet products: those that position themselves distinctively in the market and command a significant price. What sets such a product apart is a series of attributes: its superior quality, the exclusivity of its sales channel, sophisticated packaging and the unique story behind it. 

At the evening event, attended by around three hundred people, members' most innovative products were presented and the latest developments in the Catalan gourmet sector were highlighted. 

The Clúster Gourmet de Catalunya, chaired by Àngel Velasco, manager of Torrons Vicens, works to promote a competitive, high-quality, international and innovative sector. One of its ultimate aims is to establish direct channels with customers and attract new consumers. During the evening Velasco highlighted the sector's resilience and strength during the pandemic, stressing the challenges of that period: digitalisation, sustainability, innovation and internationalisation.

The 'Catalan Gourmet of the Year 2021' award went to the well-known cook and founder of El Celler de Can Roca, Montserrat Fontané. Josep Roca, who collected his mother's award, noted in his speech the values shared by the Clúster Gourmet de Catalunya and the cook: high standards, hard work, sacrifice and care in passing on culinary culture. Roca received the award from the President of the Government of Catalonia, Pere Aragonès, who praised the excellence and potential of the sector's companies.

The Minister for Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda, Teresa Jordà, presented the business achievement award to CUINA magazine for its 20 years as a leading media outlet and champion of Catalan gastronomy and quality produce.

See all the awards from the sixth Nit del Gourmet: 
https://www.cataloniagourmet.cat/nit-del-gourmet-catala/