THE RECORD EDITION THAT REVIVED THE ILLUSION OF EVOLUTION
The final figures endorse the success of the 23rd edition of Madrid Fusion Food from Spain, which closes with the most important response of congress participants (1,874), visitors (26,104) and exhibiting companies (232) in its history. But the edition that paid tribute to the chefs who grew up in the currents opened with the culinary revolution born at least thirty years ago in Spain has stood out above all for the quality of the contents in its six stages, crowded in most of the presentations. It was also the most international edition, with the presence of visitors from 63 countries, and with the largest presence of chefs in the 23 years.
Conclusion
The 23rd edition of Madrid Fusion Food from Spain has consolidated its position as the global epicenter of innovative gastronomy. With record numbers, the congress demonstrated that cuisine continues to be an engine of cultural and economic change. Under the slogan “Revolutionaries”, the event paid tribute to the Spanish culinary transformation that began three decades ago, with figures of the stature of Ferran Adrià and Heston Blumenthal, who shared the stage with a new generation of talents ready to redefine the rules of the game.
The program of presentations reflected the balance between tradition and the avant-garde: from a ceviche showdown between Gastón Acurio and Dabiz Muñoz, to the analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence on haute cuisine, led by Eneko Atxa and scientist Eneko Axpe. Experimentation with ingredients and processes set the tone, with proposals such as Ángel León's marine sausages and the audacious fusion between cultured meat and vegetables presented by Cecilia Tham.
Beyond its technical and conceptual impact, Madrid Fusión 2025 has demonstrated its international character, with attendees from 63 countries and a program that has crossed borders. The event thus reaffirms its role as the international summit of gastronomy, where the past and the future converge on the same plate.
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