Castro de Rei (Lugo), 12 September 2026 – At the Festa dos Ovos Rotos con Chourizo e Feira de Artesanía in Ribeiras de Lea on 5 November 2026, María José Gómez, Conselleira of the Consellería do Medio Rural of the Xunta de Galicia, highlighted the egg sector’s economic and social importance to Galicia. According to the regional government, the sector comprises more than two million laying hens and around 90 businesses; annual egg production is estimated at more than 56 million dozen.
Gómez highlighted the contribution of egg production to regional value creation and referred to EU-wide requirements for animal welfare, sustainability and food safety. According to the regional government, the message is aimed equally at producers, processors and retailers in Galicia. One aim of the Consellería do Medio Rural is to strengthen short supply chains and expand the marketing of high-quality products from rural areas.
The event in Ribeiras de Lea combined local food with crafts. The focus was on traditional ovos rotos con chourizo, alongside an Artesanía fair. According to the organisers, this was the festival’s fourth edition. The ministry said that seven suppliers registered under the regional quality label Artesanía Alimentaria took part. The label is intended to raise the profile of artisan businesses and improve the competitiveness of smaller producers.
The Xunta’s support is based on the expectation that regional provenance and demonstrable quality will sustain demand. Specific support measures—from investment aid to advisory services—are intended to help businesses modernise, improve energy efficiency and access markets. The stock and production figures cited by the government are documented in its official statements; no broader economic impact of the measures had been quantified by Saturday.
According to local stakeholders, the Festa dos Ovos Rotos in Castro de Rei also helps preserve regional traditions. It is also intended to attract visitors to the municipality, generating additional revenue for hospitality businesses, direct sellers and craftspeople. Overall, the Consellería sees the festival as part of its strategy to strengthen egg production in Galicia through quality assurance, origin labelling and regional marketing.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).