Under the umbrella of its quality agri-food brand 'Gusto del Sur' the Junta de Andalucía will have an exclusive stage where, during the four days of the Salón Gourmets, a wide and varied programme with tasting activities, product presentations and live cooking demonstrations will take place. Four days, three of them dedicated to the promotion of the agri-food and fish products of the more than 200 companies and organisations present at the Andalusian stand and one, exclusively, where Andalusian foodstuffs protected by a differentiated quality label linked to their origin (PDO, PGI or TSG) will be the stars of the show. Among other activities, visitors will be able to enjoy a typical Andalusian breakfast to welcome the first day of the fair and enjoy live cooking demonstrations by Michelin-starred chefs throughout the different days of the Salón Gourmets.
All of them are aimed at reinforcing the image abroad of the region's agri-food and fishery products, their values of flavour, quality and sustainability integrated in ‘Gusto del Sur’, the Junta de Andalucía's agri-food quality brand, which Currently, this certification brings together 154 entities (including businesses and Regulatory Councils) and 393 products from various sectors. It boasts extensive geographical and sectoral representation, with olive oil, fruit and vegetables, and wines and vinegars taking centre stage. ‘Gusto del Sur’ seeks to ensure the distinctive quality of Andalusian agri-food products and beverages, strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, and promote their marketing and international expansion. Through this quality label, the Regional Government of Andalusia, via the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, demonstrates its firm commitment to one of the most dynamic sectors of the Andalusian economy.
The agri-food sector is key to Andalusia’s economy, ranking among the most competitive and dynamic in the world. The region leads in the number of agri-food industries, with a total of 6,000 companies. It is the European region with the highest number of PDO and PGI certifications and the largest area dedicated to organic farming. Andalusia also boasts the highest number of agri-food industries in Spain and ranks second in employment figures for the sector. With products that are increasingly valued beyond its borders, the region has a strong export-oriented outlook.
Programme of activities.
‘Andalusia Stage - Taste of the South’.
Pavilion 5, Salón Gourmets 2025..
Monday 7 April
10:30 - 11:15 Andalusian breakfast with a tropical flair. With the participation of chef Belén Ibáñez, Errante Restaurant (Almería).
Junta de Andalucía - Gusto del Sur (Andalusian Regional Government).
11:30 - 12:15 Presentation of the Parque Natural de Andalucía brand.
Junta de Andalucía.
12:30 - 13:15 Gastronomic Granada.
Provincial Council of Granada.
13:30 - 14:15 Cooking the territory: Juanlu Fernández, restaurant Lú Cocina y Alma** (Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz) - 2 Michelin Stars.
14:30 - 15:15 Andalucía Cocina by Gusto del Sur. With the participation of the chefs Celia Jiménez, Celia Jiménez restaurant (Córdoba) and Irene López, Asador La Perdida (Seville).
Landaluz, agri-food cluster in Andalusia.
16:00 - 16:45 The Great Culinary Pantry of the province of Seville, with the participation of chef Luis Portillo Camacho ‘the chef of olives’ and the sommelier and food and wine communicator Mónica Rosón ‘La Cataora’.
Seville Provincial Council.
17:00 - 17:45 The sustainable cuisine of the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas. with the participation of chef Pilar Díaz Nieto, Mesón Asador Leandro (Cazorla, Jaén).
Jaén Provincial Council.
18:00 - 18:45 Secret Gastronomy Tour.
Huelva Provincial Council.
Tuesday 8 april
10:30 - 11:15 Canned Fish: Healthy Protein in your day to day life.
Ubago Preserves.
11:30 - 12:15 Andalusian Bread with Domi Vélez, Best Baker in the World.
Junta de Andalucía - Taste of the South.
12:30 - 13:15 A Corner with a Taste of the Sea.
13:30 - 14:15 Where the plastic sea and the Alboran Sea merge: Showcooking with José Álvarez, restaurant La Costa* (El Ejido, Almería) - 1 Michelin Star.
14:30 - 15:15 Flavour of Cordoba: product tasting.
Cordoba Provincial Council.
16:00 - 16:45 The Crunchy Sea Food Pairing.
Gusto del Sur: Obando Bakery | Salazones Herpac.
17:00 - 17:45 Sabor a Córdoba: Taste of Cordoba products.
18:00 - 18:45 Taste of Cordoba: Tasting of products.
Wednesday 9 April - Designations of Origin of Andalusia.
(With the participation of chef Tony García, from espacio gastronómico de Almería and chef Celeste García de la banda as host).
10:30 - 11:15 The liquid gold of Jaén with guarantee of origin and quality.
DOP Sierra de Segura | DOP Sierra Mágina | DOP Sierra de Cazorla | PGI Aceite de Jaén.
11:30 - 12:15 A Pleasure for the Senses, with Baena PDO and Jabugo PDO.
DOP Baena | DOP Jabugo..
12:30 - 13:15 Enjoying excellence with DOP Jabugo and DOP Vinos de Jerez.
Jabugo PDO Jabugo | PDO Jerez Wines.
13:30 - 14:15 Cuisine of Nearby Value: Showcooking with Xanty Elías, Restaurant Finca Alfoliz* (Aljaraque, Huelva) - 1 Green Michelin Star ..
14:30 - 15:15 La Hora de la Tapa: Cordoba Gastronomic Heritage with Denomination of Origin.
Córdoba City Council | DOP Priego de Córdoba | DOP Aceite de Lucena | DOP Baena | DOP Los Pedroches.
16:00 - 16:45 Sensory Journey: from the fine ham of Los Pedroches to the Tasty County of Huelva.
Los Pedroches PDO | Condado de Huelva PDO.
17:00 - 17:45 The Treasures of the Olive Grove, Quality with Origin.
IGP Aceituna Gordal de Sevilla and Aceituna Manzanilla de Sevilla | DOP Priego de Córdoba | DOP Aceite de Lucena.
18:00 - 18:45 Snack with the most awarded #Aoves PDOs.
PDO Priego de Córdoba PDO Sierra Mágina PDO.
Thursday 10th april
10:30 - 11:15 Cooking with Peña de Baena.
Taste of the South: Peña de Baena.
11:30 - 12:15 Citrvs: Citrus Caviar, an explosion of gourmet flavour with Oliaesa EVOOs.
Taste of the South: Citrvs | Oliaesa.
12:30 - 13:15 Cádiz in Every Moment.
Cádiz Provincial Council.
13:30 - 14:00 Tapas time: Taste of the South with Bodegas Robles and Aceites Ciudad de Jaén. With the participation of Chef Daniel del Toro.