Awards & Praise
Dehesa Maladúa’s dedication to preserving tradition and pursuing excellence has earned us international recognition and numerous accolades.
From the prestigious “Best New Product” award at Biofach in Nuremberg to praise from leading culinary experts and global media outlets, our hams and organic products have been celebrated as benchmarks of quality.
Most Valuable Ham in the World
Dehesa Maladúa’s Manchado de Jabugo ham achieved global distinction when it was honored with a Guinness World Record for being the most valuable ham. This exceptional recognition underscores the unparalleled craftsmanship and passion that define our approach to producing these rare and exquisite hams.
Best New Product Award
Dehesa Maladúa’s Manchado de Jabugo ham gained international acclaim when it was awarded the “Best New Product” at Biofach in Nuremberg, the world’s largest organic trade fair. This prestigious honor, voted on by industry professionals from over 130 countries, highlights the exceptional quality, unique heritage, and artisanal care that go into every piece of our ham, making it a standout product on the global stage.
“Eduardo Donato has made the family business the largest global benchmark in the production of Iberian hams.”
“And now its reputation has been sealed after it was recently awarded the charcuterie world's equivalent of an Oscar.”
“Food chemists from the University of Córdoba check [Eduardo Donato's pork and ham] again and again. No other producer scores better.”
“The first harvest of the Manchado variety after more than half a century in oblivion.”
“The pigs live in freedom and eat exclusively acorns from the oaks and grass from the Dehesa.”
