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- Corsica’s unique food and beer in the limelight at IFE 2009
London - 26/02/2009
Under the auspices of SPTAC, the Corsican trade association for the promotion of the agri-foodstuffs sector in Corsica, a range of unique Corsican food and drink products will be showcased at the IFE 2009 trade show, due to take place in London between 15 and 18 March. The Corsican stand is supported by ADEC, Corsica’s regional development agency, and UBIFRANCE, France’s export-support agency.
The Syndicat des Professionnels de la Transformation Agro-alimentaire de Corse (SPTAC) is the trade organisation that represents and promotes the foodstuffs sector in Corsica. With the help of the Agence de Développement Economique de la Corse (ADEC), Corsica’s regional development agency, and UBIFRANCE, France’s agency for international development and export support, SPTAC has a stand at IFE 2009, which will showcase the best of Corsica’s food.
The UK is a priority market for Corsican producers, who know that the unique flavour and insular authenticity of their products appeal to British professionals and consumers alike. The Corsican companies attending the IFE trade fair are looking for partners and distributors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The distinct character and the quality of Corsican food and drinks are rooted in the island’s own history and geography — an island known for its wild, mountainous interior (known as the maquis), its stunningly beautiful coastline, its lack of pollution, its charming and historic cities, and the proud identity and traditions of the Corsican people.
Five exhibitors will be on the SPTAC stand at IFE 2009, which can be found in the Walk the World section (Stand N5030/3).
Biscuiteries d’Afa brings you the flavours of the Corsican maquis
This company produces gourmet biscuits made from chestnut flour and almonds, and much more. Biscuiterie d´Afa was created in 1983 by two brothers using their family recipes for traditional Corsican biscuits. Biscuiterie d’Afa offers an attractive range of gourmet biscuits that are typically Corsican.
www.biscuiterie-afa.com
Brasserie Pietra: France’s only beer made from chestnuts
Brasserie Pietra offers speciality beers for the discerning drinker. The company is an independent family-run brewery based near Bastia, in northern Corsica. Its traditional beers, made from chestnuts or flavoured with wild herbs from the maquis, are already available in the UK through the Waitrose chain of supermarkets. The company is now looking to further expand into the British market.
www.brasseriepietra.com
Corsica Gastronomia offers the best of Corsican specialities
Charles Antona created this company in 1991 with the goal of bringing Corsican cuisine to a wider public. Corsica Gastronomia is today a leading producer of Corsican specialities, offering a wide range of regional products, including terrines, nougat, ready meals based on traditional recipes, and jam.
www.corsicagastronomia.com
Fromagerie Ottavi, or the epitome of Corsican savoir-faire
Fromagerie Ottavi, which was set up in 1948, is a family-owned company that employs 25 staff. Fromagerie Ottavi combines its modern structure with its traditional savoir-faire, producing excellent, quality artisan cheeses. The company offers a wide range of traditional hard and soft cheeses that are rich in flavour, including goat’s milk cheeses and ewe’s milk cheeses.
Fromagerie Pierucci draws on the expertise of 60 local producers
Fromageries Pierucci is a cheese producer and affineur located in Vescovato, in the heart of Corsica. The business regroups and supports about 60 producers, who produce approximately one million litres of ewe and sheep milk per year. The Fromagerie offers a range of traditional Corsican cheeses.
www.fromage-pierucci.com
About IFE
IFE is a global food-and-drink event dedicated to innovation, where international decision-makers are able to increase their competitive advantage by sourcing a diverse range of innovative and consumer-driven products from across the world.
The trade show will take place from 15 March to 18 March 2009 at ExCel in Docklands, in London (UK). The trade fair is open from 10:00am to 5:30pm, except on the last day when it closes at 5:00pm.
For further information, please go to: www.ife.co.uk
About SPTAC
SPTAC represents and promotes the activities of its member-companies, and the Corsican stand at IFE 2009 is part of the trade organisation’s export drive. Five exhibitors will be on the SPTAC stand at IFE 2009, which can be found in the Walk the World section (Stand N5030/3).
Since 2001, a key priority in Corsica has been the development of specific industries within the food sector. In order to achieve this goal, companies in the sector have set up the Syndicat des Professionnels de la Transformation Agroalimentaire de Corse (SPTAC – Union of Corsican Food Manufacturers). One of the major objectives of this body is to improve the traceability of Corsican products, as well as ensuring that manufacturers are supplying products with high-added value.
Corsica’s unique food and beer in the limelight at IFE 2009
Under the auspices of SPTAC, the Corsican trade association for the promotion of the agri-foodstuffs sector in Corsica, a range of unique Corsican food and drink products will be showcased at the IFE 2009 trade show, due to take place in London between 15 and 18 March. The Corsican stand is supported by ADEC, Corsica’s regional development agency, and UBIFRANCE, France’s export-support agency.
The Syndicat des Professionnels de la Transformation Agro-alimentaire de Corse (SPTAC) is the trade organisation that represents and promotes the foodstuffs sector in Corsica. With the help of the Agence de Développement Economique de la Corse (ADEC), Corsica’s regional development agency, and UBIFRANCE, France’s agency for international development and export support, SPTAC has a stand at IFE 2009, which will showcase the best of Corsica’s food. The UK is a priority market for Corsican producers, who know that the unique flavour and insular authenticity of their products appeal to British professionals and consumers alike. The Corsican companies attending the IFE trade fair are looking for partners and distributors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The distinct character and the quality of Corsican food and drinks are rooted in the island’s own history and geography — an island known for its wild, mountainous interior (known as the maquis), its stunningly beautiful coastline, its lack of pollution, its charming and historic cities, and the proud identity and traditions of the Corsican people.
Five exhibitors will be on the SPTAC stand at IFE 2009, which can be found in the Walk the World section (Stand N5030/3).
Biscuiteries d’Afa brings you the flavours of the Corsican maquis
This company produces gourmet biscuits made from chestnut flour and almonds, and much more. Biscuiterie d´Afa was created in 1983 by two brothers using their family recipes for traditional Corsican biscuits. Biscuiterie d’Afa offers an attractive range of gourmet biscuits that are typically Corsican.
www.biscuiterie-afa.com
Brasserie Pietra: France’s only beer made from chestnuts Brasserie Pietra offers speciality beers for the discerning drinker. The company is an independent family-run brewery based near Bastia, in northern Corsica. Its traditional beers, made from chestnuts or flavoured with wild herbs from the maquis, are already available in the UK through the Waitrose chain of supermarkets. The company is now looking to further expand into the British market.
www.brasseriepietra.com
Corsica Gastronomia offers the best of Corsican specialities
Charles Antona created this company in 1991 with the goal of bringing Corsican cuisine to a wider public. Corsica Gastronomia is today a leading producer of Corsican specialities, offering a wide range of regional products, including terrines, nougat, ready meals based on traditional recipes, and jam.
www.corsicagastronomia.com
Fromagerie Ottavi, or the epitome of Corsican savoir-faire
Fromagerie Ottavi, which was set up in 1948, is a family-owned company that employs 25 staff. Fromagerie Ottavi combines its modern structure with its traditional savoir-faire, producing excellent, quality artisan cheeses. The company offers a wide range of traditional hard and soft cheeses that are rich in flavour, including goat’s milk cheeses and ewe’s milk cheeses.
Fromagerie Pierucci draws on the expertise of 60 local producers Fromageries Pierucci is a cheese producer and affineur located in Vescovato, in the heart of Corsica. The business regroups and supports about 60 producers, who produce approximately one million litres of ewe and sheep milk per year. The Fromagerie offers a range of traditional Corsican cheeses.
www.fromage-pierucci.com
About IFE
IFE is a global food-and-drink event dedicated to innovation, where international decision-makers are able to increase their competitive advantage by sourcing a diverse range of innovative and consumer-driven products from across the world.
The trade show will take place from 15 March to 18 March 2009 at ExCel in Docklands, in London (UK). The trade fair is open from 10:00am to 5:30pm, except on the last day when it closes at 5:00pm.
For further information, please go to: www.ife.co.uk
About SPTAC
SPTAC represents and promotes the activities of its member-companies, and the Corsican stand at IFE 2009 is part of the trade organisation’s export drive. Five exhibitors will be on the SPTAC stand at IFE 2009, which can be found in the Walk the World section (Stand N5030/3). Since 2001, a key priority in Corsica has been the development of specific industries within the food sector. In order to achieve this goal, companies in the sector have set up the Syndicat des Professionnels de la Transformation Agroalimentaire de Corse (SPTAC – Union of Corsican Food Manufacturers). One of the major objectives of this body is to improve the traceability of Corsican products, as well as ensuring that manufacturers are supplying products with high-added value.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Kate AMBLER – Press Officer
UBIFRANCE Press Office in London
21, Grosvenor Place
London, SW1X 7TB (United Kingdom)
Telephone: 020-7235-5330
Email: kate.ambler@ubifrance.fr
Web site: www.ftpb.co.uk
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