The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, in collaboration with the Cyprus Trade Centre in London, participated in the “Taste of Europe” event held on April 16 at Europe House & Simfonia in London.

An announcement sent to the media today states that the event was organized by the EU Delegation in London, in cooperation with EU member states, as part of the “Enjoy – It’s from Europe” campaign.

The event aimed to strengthen trade relations, promote high-quality European products, and highlight the diversity of European gastronomy.

• Program: The schedule included a panel discussion on food security and geopolitics, as well as a food and beverage exhibition combined with a tasting masterclass.
• Opening: The event was inaugurated by Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador, alongside Dr. Kyriakos Kouros, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus.
• Cyprus Pavilion: Cyprus participated with a national pavilion, which saw high attendance and received numerous positive comments for its impressive variety of traditional products.

Visitors had the opportunity to sample a wide range of Cypriot goods, including:

• Commandaria and other Cypriot wines, Zivania, and spirits.
• Halloumi, soutzoukos (grape sweet), honey, and aromatic herbs.
• Loukoumia (Turkish delight), traditional rusks, carob syrup, and grape syrup (petimezi).
• Spoon sweets, rose water, juices, and olive oil.
• Potatoes and kolokasi (taro).

A standout moment was the masterclass led by expert Ned Palmer, which paired European wines—including the iconic Commandaria—with British cheeses.

More than 400 professional visitors attended, fostering trade relations and the culinary heritage that connects the European and British markets. According to the announcement, the Ministry of Energy continues to actively support initiatives that promote the extroversion of Cypriot products and strengthen their presence in international markets.

Source: CNA (ΚΥΠΕ)