The Department of Business, Self-Employment and Energy has announced the program for Bread Week 2025, taking place from October 13 to 20, featuring a series of activities designed to promote the consumption of artisan bread and highlight the importance of traditional bakeries across the Balearic Islands.
Organised by the Balearic Islands Development Agency (ADR Balears) in collaboration with the Association of Bakers and Pastry Chefs of the Balearic Islands, the initiative is part of the quality label Pa d’Aquí, forn i tradició. It aims to support local products, encourage generational renewal, and preserve the craftsmanship of traditional baking, a cornerstone of the islands’ cultural and culinary heritage.
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The 2025 Bread Week promotes traditional baking and celebrates the craftsmanship of Mallorca’s local bakeries
One of this year’s highlights is a children’s workshop for primary school students (ages 10–12), where participants will learn how traditional bread is made while developing healthy eating habits. The first session will be held at CEIP Sa Graduada in Sa Pobla, led by baker José Luis Jaume from Forn de Can Paco.
The program was presented at Forn de la Gloria in Palma by Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro, Minister of Business, Self-Employment and Energy, alongside Miquel Àngel Torrens, President of the Bakers’ Association; Sílvia Delgado, Manager of ADR Balears; and Pep Trias, baker and association member. Sáenz de San Pedro emphasised “the vital collaboration between public institutions and the baking sector to preserve and promote traditional craftsmanship,” and highlighted ongoing initiatives such as motivational sessions for bakery students and the Ibrelleu program, which helps ensure business continuity when owners retire.
Bread Week will also feature a tour of Inca’s historic bakeries and a masterclass for students and professionals, led by master baker Simó Moreno from S’Era Forn Artesà de Sineu.
Currently, 276 artisan bakeries are certified under the Pa d’Aquí, forn i tradició label, guaranteeing that at least 70% of their products are homemade and that they offer two or more varieties of traditional bread. A complete list of certified bakeries can be found at www.padaqui.com.
According to Spain’s 2024 Food Consumption Report, residents of the Balearic Islands consume 30.65 kg of bread per person per year, surpassing the national average of 24.45 kg, reflecting growing interest in local, high-quality food products.