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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Spanish countryside maintains its rejection of the agreement between the EU and Mercosur: 'It puts healthy and safe food at risk'

Spanish agricultural organizations express strong opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing risks to national products and consumers.

Feb 27 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The olive enters the 'Noah's Ark' of seeds to ensure its conservation against disasters

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard will store samples of olive crops collected by Spanish universities to ensure their preservation in case of catastrophe.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Too Mush, the lion's mane mushroom steaks that want to make a space on the supermarket shelf

The Spanish brand Too Mush is introducing ready-to-eat lion's mane mushroom products, aiming to popularize this nutritious fungus in households and restaurants.

Feb 26 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Consumer agency warns of possible presence of wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition issued a warning about potential wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands distributed in six Spanish regions.

Feb 23 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Consumption warns of choking hazard from gummy bears from Japan

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has issued a warning about choking risks associated with Hello Kitty gummy candies from Japan.

Feb 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Lamin Jamal's Favorite Meal During Ramadan

A Spanish report reveals Lamin Jamal's favorite meal during Ramadan, which is rice with chicken in peanut sauce.

Feb 22 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

CECU denounces the increase in supermarket margins on food before the Competition Authority

The consumer association CECU has formally denounced Spanish supermarkets' rising profit margins to the competition authority, alleging oligopolistic practices that inflate food prices.

Feb 19 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The OCU warns about the sale of gummy candies with cannabidiol as a dietary supplement

The OCU has alerted the Spanish Food Safety Agency about the sale of cannabidiol-infused gummy candies marketed as a dietary supplement.

Feb 16 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

80% of the population supports banning junk food advertising for minors, according to Consumption

A recent survey indicates that 80% of the Spanish population supports banning unhealthy food advertising targeted at minors.

Feb 16 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Weekly Menu of El Comidista (February 16 to 22)

This week's menu features traditional Spanish recipes that are simple and suitable for everyday cooking.

Feb 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Is it now the Spanish kitchen's turn for a revival?

A review discusses the current state and revival potential of Spanish cuisine in Copenhagen, emphasizing traditional dining experiences.

Feb 13 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Food alert due to possible plastic fragments in hamburger meat preparations

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has warned about possible plastic fragments found in hamburger meat preparations from Cárnicas Gallego.

Feb 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spanish farmers protest in Madrid against EU-Mercosur agreement

Thousands of Spanish farmers protested in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens food sovereignty and creates unfair competition.

Feb 11 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish innovation fails at the base: the agri-food sector registers 67% fewer patents than Europe

Spain's agri-food sector is lagging significantly in patent registrations, with a 67% lower rate compared to the European average, as highlighted in a recent innovation report.

Feb 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither fast food nor ‘take-away’: war on the globalized city center

Spanish municipalities, including Palafrugell, are initiating measures to protect small businesses and traditional restaurants from the encroachment of fast-food chains and take-away outlets.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything on the menu at new Wetherspoons - and how it compares to classics

Wetherspoons has opened its first pub outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport, offering a menu that features traditional British food with Spanish influences.

Feb 9 • 16:51 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A British grandmother tries the Spanish potato omelette for the first time and shares her thoughts on its flavor

A British grandmother experiences her first taste of the traditional Spanish potato omelette in Spain, providing candid feedback on its flavor.

Feb 8 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

New batches of baby formula milk from the brands Almirón and Bledina by Danone have been withdrawn

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has announced a new withdrawal of baby formula products from the brands Almirón and Bledina due to the potential presence of cereulide.

Feb 6 • 17:17 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard tries street food in Morocco: 'Don't tell me I've been scammed'

A young Spanish woman living in Casablanca shares her experiences trying local street food and discusses the cultural shock involved.

Feb 5 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"When we set up the hamburger restaurant, not even Estrella Galicia dared to put the tap for us, but we sold 2,700 sandwiches the first weekend": Sindo Pose, from Argentinos Burguer

Sindo Pose reflects on the success of Argentinos Burguer, which gained national recognition by winning the Spanish Hamburger Championship in 2024 after its humble beginnings in Galicia.

Feb 3 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The formulas that are reinventing Spanish dining

The article discusses how gourmet fast food, AI-crafted menus, and non-alcoholic drinks are transforming the dining experience in Spain for the 21st century.

Jan 14 • 16:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Hollow Potatoes, the Aragonese Side Dish That Will Disappear Before Serving the Main Dish

Hollow potatoes are a traditional Aragonese side dish made from humble ingredients, exemplifying the creativity of traditional cooking.

Jan 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mercosur, the great threat to Spanish agriculture: "It is a deceit and a scam"

The Spanish agricultural sector views the Mercosur agreement as a significant threat that offers minimal opportunities while posing numerous challenges for farmers and agro-food companies, leading to widespread dissatisfaction towards Brussels.

Jan 12 • 01:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

'MasterChef' replaces Samantha with one of the most followed influencers

MasterChef announces the departure of chef Samantha Vallejo-Nágera, who is replaced by popular Spanish food influencer Marta Sanahuja.

Jan 11 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Pays 80 euros to eat at El Bohío, Pepe Rodríguez's restaurant, and gives unfiltered opinions about the menu

A food blogger visits El Bohío, a Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Pepe Rodríguez, to evaluate whether the 80-euro menu is worth the cost.

Jan 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Horror of Hamburger, Cheesecake, and Other 'Swamp' Dish Festivals

This article critiques the trend of food festivals focused on popular but low-quality dishes, highlighting the decline of Spanish gastronomy.

Jan 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Winners and losers of the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

The free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur is anticipated to benefit the Spanish food industry, particularly wine and olive oil producers, while raising concerns over job losses in the meat industry due to potential impacts from increased competition.

Jan 9 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

10 Must-Visit Taverns for Tapping This Year

Experts from EL PAÍS select the best spots to enjoy one of the icons of Spanish gastronomy: tapas, where tradition and cuisine coexist in inviting atmospheres.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Health alert due to the presence of 'Bacillus cereus' in batches of formula milk from the brand Nestlé

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has announced Nestlé's preventive withdrawal of formula milk products due to the possible presence of 'Bacillus cereus' in its 'NIDINA 1' product.

Jan 7 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Chef José Andrés explains how to make Roscón de Reyes to make it delicious: steps and ingredients

Chef José Andrés shares his recipe for the traditional Spanish dessert Roscón de Reyes, celebrated on January 6th, the Day of Kings.

Jan 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Homemade Traditional and Fluffy Roscón de Reyes Recipe

This article provides a detailed recipe for making a traditional and fluffy Roscón de Reyes, a festive Spanish cake, perfect for serving 10 people.

Jan 3 • 01:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard Goes to a Supermarket in Morocco and Opinions on the Taste of Olive Oil They Sell

A Spanish woman visits a Moroccan supermarket and shares her thoughts about the flavor of the olive oil available there, alongside two content creators who explore various products.

Jan 2 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Roscón Remains the King of Christmas and These 18 Places Never Fail

The Roscón, a traditional Spanish dessert, is experiencing a renaissance with both classic and innovative variations being offered at numerous locations.

Jan 2 • 00:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cookies for Ethiopia: 40 Years of the Spanish Invention Against Famine

The article recounts the creation of a hyper-nutritious food by Spanish volunteers in 1985, aimed at alleviating famine in drought-stricken Ethiopia, and revisits the history of this nearly forgotten pioneering project.

Dec 31 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The place where tradition and innovation coexist

The article discusses the Spanish food sector, highlighting the blend of long-established businesses and innovative start-ups as they adapt to new consumer preferences and sustainability demands.

Dec 29 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Jordi Cruz shares unfiltered opinions on the grated cheese sold in supermarkets

Spanish chef Jordi Cruz critiques the pre-packaged grated cheese sold in supermarkets, highlighting that it contains chemicals that alter its texture and taste.

Dec 29 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Try the dinner served to the Spanish army and give your unfiltered opinion

The article discusses the practical and nutritious meals designed for the Spanish army, emphasizing soldiers' need for sustenance during long training sessions.

Dec 27 • 21:17 UTC

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