The city of Granada, One major bastions of cured ham production in Spain, is preparing to host the XIII World Ham Congress (CMJ) in 2026. The event, organized by the International Ham Institute (Interham), will take place from April 28 to 30 at the Andalusia Science Park and will bring together experts, producers, researchers and leaders of the meat industry.
The congress, considered the most important biennial event in the sector, is a platform for the exchange of Technological advances, the strengthening of strategic alliances and the development of collaborations to boost international business of ham. The choice of Granada as the location underlines its historical and economic importance in the industry. The province is renowned for its unique drying sheds in the Alpujarra, at more than 1.200 meters above sea level, where the cold and dry climate provides the ideal conditions for curing ham. high quality, as the one protected by the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Jamón de Trevélez.
To Julio Tapiador, president of Interham, this meeting is a engine for innovation and sustainability of Spanish ham"At Interham, we are working to make this event the global showcase where ideas and alliances are forged that will lead ham to conquer new palates around the world, and Granada is the perfect setting for this," said Tapiador.
Granada's meat industry, which generates an annual output of over €160 million in processed meats, is consolidating its position as a fundamental pillar of the Andalusian agri-food sector. Its combination of quality, tradition and innovation It positions it as a benchmark and guarantees the growth potential of a sector that is both economic and cultural.
During the three days of the event, discussions and presentations will cover crucial topics for the future of the industry, including the latest production and curation technologies, challenges of international trade, sustainability, animal welfare, consumer trends and strategies marketing to consolidate ham as a product gourmet of world reference.
The congress has the support of important collaborators such as Interporc, Asici and Incarlopsa as Main Sponsors, in addition to Salins and Pacisa as Silver sponsors.
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