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Costa Food Group awarded the 'Sepor de Oro' prize for production
28/10/2020
Costa Food Group was recognised in the Production
category at the 4th edition of the "Sepor de Oro" Awards for its track record, and evident involvement in and contribution to the
national livestock, industry and agri-foods sector.
Present in some
107 countries and billing around 1,500 million Euros, Costa Food Group comprises Piensos Costa,
Costa Food Meat, Casademont, Industrias Cárnicas Villar, Embutidos La
Nuncia and Aviserrano. From the very
outset, the group has been all about the concept of what is natural. This is
based around controlling the whole production and processing chain from
beginning to end.
The vertical
business model in place means it has become a cornerstone of the national and
European meat sector, based around sustainable production focused on the rural
community. Costa Food Group
currently has an annual production of over three million pigs, making it one of
the leading European livestock producers. Animal welfare, a commitment to
environmental sustainability and the generation of innovative ideas are
paramount in ensuring the creation of value for the end consumer.
The 'Sepor de
Oro' 2020 Awards highlight the leading lights in the livestock, industry
and agri-foods sector, promoting excellence within the sector, which is vital
for a healthy Spanish economy and society.
The Fourth
Edition of the 'Sepor de Oro' Awards was held online on 27 October and
formed part of the program for the 53rd Edition of the virtual Sepor
Trade Fair. The event was streamed live, so it could be watched by millions of
people from the sector around the world.
Manuel
García, President of Interporc, presented the award to Jorge Costa, CEO of
Grupo Empresarial Costa. Mr Costa thanked the organisation for such timely recognition,
given this particular year has required great flexibility and adaptation to
ensure production. Jorge Costa underlined the role played by the over 4,000
employees of Costa Food Group in winning this Award. "Without them, it
would have been completely impossible to go from being an integrated pork
concern to becoming a vertically integrated pork, chicken and turkey food
group".
About
the 'SEPOR de Oro' Awards
The 'Sepor de
Oro' Awards were created in the Community of Murcia to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the 'Sepor' Trade Fair, the leading national "livestock,
industry and agri-foods" fair. The fourth edition was held this year and
recognised the leading national and international figures, companies and
institutions. It highlighted their commitment and excellence in a sector that
continues to grow and develop, providing a boost to the national economy,
making it a leading primary sector.