IBERICOS CASA LUCAS | Ambassadors of Taste

HUGE SUCCESS FOR “IBERICOS CASA LUCAS” DURING THE 5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY 2024

Double certification-award for Ibericos Casa Lucas corporation “proclaimed the first best ham in the world” and Antonio Hidalgo Pecellin Chairman of Ibericos Casa Lucas corporation from Spain. Earned 5 Authentic World Taste® AWT Marks for highest quality and the most respectful honorary title in the world for taste & gastronomy “Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 – Gold Medal.

Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide, concluded with immense success its “5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY” together with the world’s foremost representative figures of the Hospitality sector and the Food and Beverage industry. The Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide stands as an international, pioneering entity for Public-Private Cooperation that provides a unique, international and impartial platform for meaningful connection between key players of tourism and food commerce via establishing trust, and building initiatives for long-lasting partnerships and progress.

This one-of-a-kind venue that was held in Athens, Greece on 04 June 2024, aimed to facilitate dialogue between thought leaders and the broader public on a range of topics, including –among other issues– environmental challenges, modern-day entrepreneurship, digital transformation and industrial innovation. At the heart of its festivities notable entrepreneurs, distinguished professionals and taste afficionados from the general public were all granded the opportunity to address and discuss upon these critical issues. At the opening session of the “5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY” well-renowned individuals were presented with official award-titles highlighting their principal role as bridge-builders and role models for society.

Philip Koutras – Founder of Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide

Antonio Hidalgo Pecellin Chairman of Ibericos Casa Lucas corporation participated remotely via virtual meeting in the global summit and had the chance to make a keynote speech during his remote session noting about how important is authenticity and quality in premium meat products, alongside perfection and traditional heritage sustainment. Antonio Hidalgo Pecellin received his official certificates and gold medal of Ambassadors of Taste® as a contributor to the preservation of global gastronomy. Ibericos Casa Lucas corporation is one of the top premium meat and ham corporations in the world with more than six decades of experience in the meat industry, pleased to celebrate a success marked by excellence and commitment with quality, tradition and passion for ham.

ANTONIO HIDALGO PECELLIN Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [Chairman of Ibericos Casa Lucas corporation "Proclaimed the first best ham in the world", Representative for Spain and the World] *Official title

Among world renowned personalities members and certified by the Ambassadors of Taste® organization and guide are CHRISTIAN KAREMBEU [Ambassador of LaLiga - Football Legend] and NOBUYUKI (NOBU) MATSUHISA [High End Gastronomy Innovator for the World]. Needless to say part of Ambassadors of Taste® organization and guide are top personalities from all over the world, making this organization the largest formation in world gastronomy with an important impact and influence.

Noteworthy to point out the presence of the affiliate organization of AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT as the next level organization recognized for its dominant certification - awards in the food industry. Truly innovating AWT with its highly valued marks gives the market leaders an edge as a robust organization with innovative quality marks.

The esteemed jury panel consists of leading professionals in the food industry and world renowned chefs. AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT organization has managed to deploy its management evaluation mechanism across the globe.

5 AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT Marks for Ibericos Casa Lucas! A great achievement…

Ibericos Casa Lucas earned 5 AWT Marks after the assessment took place and these are: GOLDEN CHOICE 2024, DIAMOND CHOICE 2024, BEST GLOBAL BRAND 2024, PREMIUM MEAT SELECTION 2024 and BEST HAM OF THE YEAR 2024.

CHRISTIAN KAREMBEU - Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [Ambassador of LaLiga - Football Legend]

NOBUYUKI (NOBU) MATSUHISA - Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [High End Gastronomy Innovator for the World] and AUTHENTIC WORLD® AWT assessor

FUMIKO KONO - Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [Food producer, Journalist & Cooking consultant, Representative for Japan, USA & France] and AUTHENTIC WORLD® AWT assessor

5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY CONCLUDES WITH IMMENSE SUCCESS

"Pioneers of the world united in a shared mission: shaping the future of global taste & gastronomy with innovation and preservation of culinary heritage"

Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide, has just concluded with immense success its “5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY” together with the world’s foremost representative figures of the Hospitality sector and the Food and Beverage industry. The Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide stands as an international, pioneering entity for Public-Private Cooperation that provides a unique, international and impartial platform for meaningful connection between key players of tourism and food commerce via establishing trust, and building initiatives for long-lasting partnerships and progress.

This one-of-a-kind venue that was held in Athens on 04 June 2024, aimed to facilitate dialogue between thought leaders and the broader public on a range of topics, including –among other issues– environmental challenges, modern-day entrepreneurship, digital transformation and industrial innovation. At the heart of its festivities notable entrepreneurs, distinguished professionals and taste afficionados from the general public were all granded the opportunity to address and discuss upon these critical issues. At the opening session of the “5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY” well-renowned individuals were presented with official award-titles highlighting their principal role as bridge-builders and role models for society.

Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide lays great emphasis on improving the state of the world by preserving, promoting and perfecting culinary heritage while forging novel frontiers on hospitality with respect to cultural diversity and environmental protection. Panel discussions, roundtables and Masters' Classes hosted at the “5th ANNUAL GLOBAL TASTE SUMMIT FOR TOURISM & GASTRONOMY” gave an unparalleled insight on ways of making trade more sustainable, inclusive and development-oriented.

-“This is a time to build trust – to make THE difference – to broaden global collaboration more than ever before!”, mentioned at a part of his welcoming speech Mr. Philip Koutras, Founder of Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide.

Since 2018, the annual global forums held by the Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide have brought together pioneers from all walks of life; government officials, civil society leaders, master entrepreneurs, and private individuals with exceptional multinational imprint. These venues are thoroughly designed to engage a diverse global audience and facilitate the exchange of a wide range of ideas, experiences and stories on safeguarding and uplifting Humankind's culinary legacy and authentic taste.

ERIC PATEMAN - Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [Consultant & Strategist on culinary tourism & Representative for Canada]

BRAD BENNETT - Ambassador of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® 2024 Gold Medallist [Founder of Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute, Representative for Australia] and AUTHENTIC WORLD® AWT assessor