The CRT was recognized for its 30 years of dedicated service to Tequila, Mexico’s first Appellation of Origin. Tequila, the only art you can drink and a gift from Mexico to the world. Appellation.
Zapopan, Jalisco on August 14, 2024.- The Tequila Regulatory Council A.C. (CRT), received the Medal of Honor from the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Guadalajara, one of the highest awards granted by this business organization during the ceremony of its 136th anniversary.
During his message of gratitude, CRT´s President Miguel Ángel Domínguez Morales emphasized the significance of this recognition. ‘The Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce has a 136-year history of excellence, hard work, and dedication. It is an honor for the Tequila Regulatory Council to be recognized by this esteemed institution. We extend our sincere gratitude for this distinction. We also acknowledge President Javier Arroyo Navarro’s exceptional leadership and are confident that our continued collaboration will elevate the standing of Jalisco and Mexico on the world stage, CRT”
Authorities from the three levels of government were present at the event. Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramírez presided over the event, announcing the reopening of the Tequila Express train and the upcoming inauguration of the Tequila Lab, a museum that will showcase the world of Tequila. ‘I am delighted to present this recognition to the Tequila Regulatory Council, particularly to my friend Miguel Ángel,’ Governor Alfaro stated. ‘I have had the privilege of working closely with them and witnessing their significant contributions to this industry, which has become a source of pride for all Jaliscans.
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce to distinguished individuals and institutions within Jalisco for their outstanding contributions in business, professional, or civic endeavors, serving as an example for society. .
“Today, we honor our friends at the Tequila Regulatory Council with the Medal of Honor. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate them on their 30th Anniversary and assure them that the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce will always be a steadfast partner in preserving and promoting our traditions,” said Javier Arroyo Navarro, President of the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce.
The Tequila Regulatory Council was formed in 1994, based on international models of the figure of a Regulatory Council for a Appellation of Origin, this is how a group of agave growers and tequila growers, supported by government agencies, took the first steps of This body that guarantees Tequila, whose objectives include safeguarding this Appellation of Origin at a national and international level, ensuring compliance with regulations through inspection, analysis and certification. applicable for Tequila, guarantee the consumer the authenticity of the drink and generate timely, truthful and useful information.
“Historical records have been surpassed in these 30 years. As an example, in the period from January to December 2022 alone, 651.5 million liters of Tequila were produced, of which 416.8 million were exported to more than 120 countries,” said the president of the CRT, Miguel Ángel Domínguez Morales, who also highlighted the great results that the work together with the Government of the State of Jalisco and with institutions such as the Chamber of Commerce has given. from Guadalajara.
For 30 years, the CRT has been the guardian of Mexico’s national drink par excellence, a true ambassador for Jalisco and the country on the world stage. Tequila embodies history, culture, tradition, and sustainability. Today, over 100,000 families depend on the tequila agroindustry, with men and women working tirelessly to transform Tequila into the only art form that can be drunk: a gift from Mexico to the world.
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Tequila is the first Appellation of Origin of Mexico, this 2024, it celebrates its first 50 years.
This year the 30th Anniversary of the Tequila Regulatory Council A.C. is being celebrated, an organization that is made up of agave and tequila producers, bottlers, marketers and government agencies.
One year after the formation of the CRT, there were 300 agave producers, 36 Tequila producers and 296 Tequila brands registered; currently there are 42 175 agave producers, 202 Tequila producers and 2 784 brands linked to an authorized producer.
In 1994, 104 million liters of Tequila were produced. In 2023, production reached 598.8 million liters. Exports have also increased significantly, from 65 million liters in 1994 to 399 million liters in 2023.
