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th America and Lebanon.” More overwhelming data. Few months ago, in May, the the first Asturias Cachopos Championship was held. More than one hundred establishments participated and 12,000 cachopos were sold in the days of the issue, according to figures from the organization. And the days dedicated to this specialty multiply and there’s hardly a restaurant or cider that does not spend at least one weekend a year to provide cachopos at special prices. That is a bonanza for the industry confirmed for José Luis Álvarez Almeida, president of Hospitality Asturias: “There are lots of cachopos varieties and every year are organized various competitions where compete many establishments. One more incentive to enjoy the Asturian gastronomy and, through it, to enjoy a wondrous land. And very restrained prices.” He does not mention figures about cachopo’s impact on the economy, but the establishments that do not offer this dish on the menu CA CHO