municipality Villanueva de Cordoba This weekend saw the 25th edition of the 100% Iberian Pork Fair, an event that served to defend the quality of the production protected by the Los Pedroches DOP.
This Sunday is dedicated to the 25th Best of the Year competition He cutsr national pelota ham that rose Francisco Javier Garcia Pereza native of Aracena, who with his first prize managed to reach the national final that will be held in Villanueva de Córdoba in 2026.
The podium was completed by Francisco Jiménez, from Jaén, and Brigida Castellicitizen of Zaragulo (Rome). This is the first year that this competition includes women on the list of participants, as the number of participants reaches three, two of whom hold prominent positions. In addition, Francisco Javier García repeated the award by winning Best Paint, while Most Creative Paint went to laura re.
With these awards, in addition to those corresponding to the Holm Oaks Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards and recognition by the Regulatory Council for Appellations of Origin, being presented to Business people Pedro Ciro Caballero, José Ruz Ramírez and journalist Juan Luis Dorado put the finishing touches on an edition that reinforced the commitment to the framework of the exhibition in November, but also in a new location that managed to gather a large audience that was able to enjoy all the activities in the same environment.
The City Council’s commitment was supported by high participation and the changes introduced “allowed a leap in quality that will continue to define the future”, in the words of the Mayor of Villanueva de Córdoba, Isaac Reyes.
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The councilman highlighted the foundation of the fair, Los Pedroches pork, “as a big draw” to the area. The figures released by the exhibition speak to one hundred percent of the tasting vouchers sold, meaning that sales have arrived 1600 bonus. Moreover, for tunnel 800 people have gone through the pork and enjoyed a sensory experience that has stabilized and also improved with the changes introduced.
Chairman of the Provincial Council, Salvador FuentesHe participated in the closing ceremony of the event in which he emphasized that “talking about the Iberian language is talking about identity, economics and province».
“Córdoba is,” Fuentes noted The first governorate Andalusian in Iberian pig production, represents 36% of the production of this type of livestock in our Autonomous Community. But beyond numbers, the Iberian pig is a way of life, a way of understanding the region and surviving Ecosystem “Which is everyone’s heritage, like pasture.”
The President of the Regional Council noted the celebration of the 25th anniversary of an event that, after a humble origin promoted by producers and neighbours, has become “an event regarding Nationally and internationally, which was made possible thanks to the efforts of the City Council, the Protected Designation of Origin of Los Pedroches and the sector itself, which knew how to unite tradition, innovation and sustainability to take the Iberian language to the top.
He added, “This exhibition is not just a gastronomic exhibition, but rather an economic engine and a tool.” Tourism promotion Firm commitment to rural areas.
On the closing day, prizes were distributed in the various competition categories.
“Our institutional work is based on defending the product, promoting the product and linking it to the development of our land, and we do this through “Sabor a Córdoba”, which strengthens the image of our country,” added Fuentes, who confirmed the Regional Council’s support for the event. Agricultural business And products that are authentic ambassadors of the province.
In this sense, he added that “within the framework of this collaborative work, we have initiated a joint strategy with Los Pedroches DOP to strengthen a common front against the reform of DO regulations.” Guiguelowhich will allow the protection of hybrid animals with only 50% of the Iberian breed and, therefore, will mean a decrease in quality and economic damage for Cordoba producers.
The head of the regional institution also pointed to the 25th anniversary of the exhibition, which “demonstrates that it is possible to grow responsibly. In addition to promoting local employment, equality, responsible consumption and Environmental educationwhere the Los Pedroches Ham Fair is a model of sustainability and innovation in the rural world.
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