Round table
Are we making the best bread in history?

The bakery sector is undergoing an extraordinary period of evolution. There has never been such a wealth of knowledge regarding fermentation, sourdough, raw materials, artisanal processes, and technology applied to the trade.
In this round-table discussion, four leading figures in the sector will analyse whether we are truly in the best era in history for making bread. They will address issues such as the revival of traditional varieties, the importance of protected geographical indications, innovation in bakeries, and new consumer demands.
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Ángel Ruiz
Ruiz Benayas Bakery (Maqueda, Toledo)
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Xevi Ramón Simón
Master food artisan, manager and founder of Triticum (Cabrera de Mar, Barcelona)
John Torres
Owner of John Barrita (Madrid)
Guillermo Moscoso
Master Baker at Pan da Moa (Santiago de Compostela)
Tomeu Arbona
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Florencio Villegas
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Elena Benavente
Professor of Genetics at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Madrid)
Mª Ángeles Romero
Professor of Food Technology at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela)