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25 years of IGP

25 years of IGP

A season that is expected to record a record harvest of about 18 million calçots.

In order to celebrate this anniversary, the IGP Calçot de Valls has organized a photographic exhibition entitled "Pagesos de etiquet" by Carles Cubos from Vallès, where all the members of the entity appear and which is complemented by a video with the opinions of the associates that gather the history of the entity, during these 25 years. The exhibition that can be visited in Valls until the end of the month is expected to be also seen in the towns of Reus, Tarragona, Altafulla and El Vendrell. In April they have organized a sisterhood dinner, and also plan to go out in May with the members of the Miquel Agustí Foundation, where the seed mixture they will use for the next calçotaire season is mixed.

The IGP Calçot de Valls was born 25 years ago, bringing together fourteen members with a production of 400,000 calçots and in 2020 they celebrate it with fifty members and with a campaign that is expected to be record, given that it is expected a production of about 18 million calçots, if the weather continues to accompany.

The IGP Calçot de Valls wants to highlight the work being done by the entity in recent years in order to improve the presentation and organoleptic characteristics of the calçot in order to further increase its quality. The calçot of the IGP must be grown in the Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Tarragonès and Baix Penedès regions. It has a white leg of a length of 15 to 25 centimeters and a diameter of 1.7 to 2.7 centimeters. In addition, each bunch, which can be 15.25 or 50 calçots, includes a tag with a number of reference that follows its traceability. On the other hand, internal and external inspections have been added in recent years in order to guarantee quality through the controls of regulations and requirements.

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Highlights

We keep making them for you...

We keep making them for you...

Despite COVID19, calçots growers are still here, taking care of your calçots so that you can enjoy them at home or in restaurants. And remem...

Roda de premsa de l'arrencada del Calçot 2020

Roda de premsa de l'arrencada del Calçot 2020

L'acte comptarà amb la presència del cuiner Nandu Jubany

Adrià Wegrzyn, wins the Calçots Eating Contest again

Adrià Wegrzyn, wins the Calçots Eating Contest again

The Barcelonian has eaten 200 calçots in 45 minutes

See previous results

What is a Protected Geographical Indication?

What is a Protected Geographical Indication?

It is a sign of quality established by the European Union, which distinguishes certain products Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Government of Catalonia.

These products are distinguished by their method of production and processing of raw materials that come from a specific geographical area. Thus, the consumer can enjoy products grown in the country with a climate and soil conditions, combined with the esfoç made ​​by farmers, give organoleptic characteristics of exceptional quality, fit to delight the most demanding palates.

Highlights

We keep making them for you...

We keep making them for you...

Despite COVID19, calçots growers are still here, taking care of your calçots so that you can enjoy them at home or in restaurants. And remem...

Roda de premsa de l'arrencada del Calçot 2020

Roda de premsa de l'arrencada del Calçot 2020

L'acte comptarà amb la presència del cuiner Nandu Jubany

Adrià Wegrzyn, wins the Calçots Eating Contest again

Adrià Wegrzyn, wins the Calçots Eating Contest again

The Barcelonian has eaten 200 calçots in 45 minutes

See previous results

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