Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Joxe Mari Aizega, General Director of the Basque Culinary Center, to our facilities in Novelda.

It was a very special visit, guided by Jesús Navarro Alberola, our CEO, who presented the new spaces of Carmencita—places where tradition and innovation meet every day to shape the future of flavour.

During the tour, we exchanged ideas and experiences on the role of research, specialisation, and innovation in contemporary cuisine. Jose Mari Aizega praised Carmencita’s ability to innovate without losing its essence, highlighting the brand’s high level of expertise and the diversity of its work: over 80 raw materials and a catalogue of more than 700 references, the result of the dedication, curiosity, and commitment of our entire team.

Our CEO, Jesús Navarro Alberola, shared his appreciation for the visit:
“For Carmencita, welcoming the Basque Culinary Center is always a source of pride. We share the same vision: understanding gastronomy as a combination of knowledge, emotion, and constant innovation. This visit reinforces our commitment to excellence and to nurturing the culinary talent of the future.”

The day marked a new chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Carmencita and the Basque Culinary Center, a relationship built on shared values: a passion for gastronomy, training, and the relentless pursuit of quality.

At Carmencita, we believe that true flavour is born from knowledge, respect for origin and an endless curiosity to discover more.