Loading...Snail farming has become an alternative for livestock farmers that offers them new business opportunities. The Centre of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (IFAPA) of Hinojosa del Duque (Cordova)is a referent in Spain in the training of these farmers. 180 snail farms have been created in Andalusia over the last decade, supplementing the income of exploitations.
Gin Oro, the world’s first olive oil-scented gin
It has been three years since entrepreneur Antonio Fernández from Arahal (Seville) began to work on this idea. As the owner of an olive mill, he performed countless tests until he found the final formula. The resulting product is already on the market: Gin Oro, a gin made with olive oil extracts whose fruity touches are reminiscent of the manzanilla olive oil he produces.
Exchanging videos and stories for teeth: the online initiative of Pérez Mouse
Perez’s Visit is a website where parents can exchange the baby teeth of their little ones for customised stories and videos while Pérez Mouse, the Spanish version of the Tooth Fairy, brings the fairytale to life. This is the initiative of a Sevillian entrepreneur inspired by the excitement that her daughters feel for the magical mouse.
Sirae, an intelligent system to reduce the electric bill
A company in Malaga has developed Sirae, a system that allows for rationing electric consumption in homes. Through the use of devices and a mobile app, the user can control the consumption of his or her electrical appliances, use them during the hours when it is cheapest to do so, and in that way save on his or her electric bill. This project is part of the Minerva Program of technological entrepreneurship, boosted by Vodafone and the Andalusian Government.
