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The most recent Los Pedroches 100% Iberian Ham Fair, held in Villanueva de Córdoba, wrapped up with an unforgettable milestone. For the first time in the history of the National Ham-Cutting Championship, a woman stepped onto the podium, breaking a long-standing barrier in a craft usually led by men. A Festival of Tradition and Flavour Across four busy days, the fair filled the town with tastings, food stands, music, and the unmistakable aroma of Iberian ham. People from everywhere came to try the famous DOP Los Pedroches product, often praised as the world’s best ham. The atmosphere felt lively, warm, and proudly rooted in its traditions, yet also open to change. The Championship and Its Breakthrough The 25th National Ham-Cutting Contest brought together some of the most talented cutters in Spain. 1st place: Francisco Javier García Pérez (Aracena, Huelva) 2nd place: Francisco Jiménez (Jaén) 3rd place: Brígida Castelli (Italy / Zaragoza–Rome)* — the first woman ever to reach the pod...