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The municipality of Jumilla has signed recently an agreement with the Denomination of Origin Ercolini Pera.

The primary objective of this agreement is to support the promotion and dissemination of this product, says CEO Diego Garcia is the best pear variety in this world. "

Present at the signing were Francisco Abellán, Mayor of Jumilla, with Jesus Sanchez, Councillor of Agriculture and by the Regulatory Council of the OD of the Pera, Diego Garcia and Antonio Bravo, president and vice president respectively.

Abellán indicated that it is a regulatory board "young but very active, which already has a recognition of product quality and high demand in many European Union countries."

As reflected in this agreement is to establish a "close cooperation between the signatory agencies for the development of specific activities such as conferences, lectures and participation in agricultural and food fairs."

For its part the OD of the Pera is committed to carrying out these actions, as well as the inclusion of new products eligible for this designation, as preserved DO pear wine.

They also undertake to establish a partnership with existing Appellations of Origin Jumilla, provide the necessary personnel for the operation of the activity and subject to verification activities and organization of the competent organs of the Council.

For its part, Diego Garcia thanked the government team all the assistance provided through this agreement and also announced that they are working on the project of developing pear 'wine', for which "are expected in December with 20,000 cans this pear. "

Likewise, other projects we are involved in this council, said Antonio Bravo, is attendance at various fairs and exhibitions in Italy, Berlin, Bilbao, and all food events are organized from the Ministry.

They are also working towards achieving 'green pear,' with 'residue 0' "pears that when it comes time to harvest the fruit will not be any chemical waste", he added Bravo.

Furthermore, both the Mayor of Jumilla, and representatives of the OD of the Pera were optimistic about the possible support of the Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) for this product.

Ercolini pear produced in Jumilla is characterized by having a 'red plate' very peculiar, with more sugars, an incomparable toughness and a chamber storage that it makes available through the month of October.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla