'Souvenir' with a catch: they were selling Mallorcan sangria manufactured on the Peninsula

PalmThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Environment seized a batch of 118 bottles of sangria at Palma Airport that were being sold under the "Mallorca" label, despite having been produced and bottled by a company from another autonomous community. The product, in 4, 24, and 75 centiliter sizes, was presumably intended for sale within the airport. According to a statement from the department, using the island's name on a product not produced in Mallorca could constitute a serious violation of agri-food quality regulations. The minimum penalty is €3,001, pending the outcome of the corresponding investigation. The Director General of Agri-food Quality and Local Products, Joan Llabrés, affirmed that the Balearic Government is maintaining vigilance to prevent unfair competition against Balearic producers and consumer fraud. As he emphasized, the use of the name "Mallorca" on products made outside the island "directly harms producers who comply with regulations and work to maintain the quality standards associated" with the territory. Llabrés stressed the context in which the intervention took place: the product's target audience was visitors who want to take home a gastronomic souvenir of the island. "Tourists trust that what they buy is truly representative of Mallorca," he underlined. The action falls within the inspection and control tasks carried out by the Directorate General for Agri-food Quality and Local Products, which is responsible for safeguarding protected names, native breeds, and the origin of agri-food products marketed in the Balearic Islands. The Government reiterated its commitment to defending local products, transparency in marketing, and guaranteeing truthful information for consumers. He assured that he will continue to take action against any misuse of names linked to the Islands.