The bakery Cal Jan, located in Torredembarra (Tarragonès), was the big winner in the province, receiving the Fava d’Or 2026 as the best workshop in Tarragona and securing a spot among the top 50 in Catalonia. This establishment already has a history of recognition, including the award for the best chocolate panettone in Spain in 2021 and 2025, in addition to a world runner-up title for chocolate panettone in 2023.

The list of recognized Tarragona bakeries, distinguished for their excellence and trajectory, is completed by eight other names, spread across the Camp de Tarragona and the Terres de l’Ebre. These include Bahía (L’Ampolla), Larrosa (Flix), Confiteria Padreny (Reus), Peralta Pastissers (Tortosa), Xocosave (Riudoms), Rossana (Calafell), and L’Obrador (El Vendrell), which along with Dolços Alemany 1912 complete the representation in the Catalan top 50.

In this edition of the Fava de Cacau awards, the new Fava d’Or prize, decided by the vote of the participating bakeries themselves, resulted in a triple tie. One of the winners was precisely L’Obrador from El Vendrell, which shared the recognition with the workshops Morreig and Carrió from Barcelona.

Furthermore, the centenary bakery Dolços Alemany 1912, located in Amposta, was honored with the Fava de Cacau for the greatest historical value. This establishment, opened in 1912, has maintained the essence of the family trade for over a century, combining artisanal tradition and quality.

The winners were selected by an independent jury coordinated by the specialist Marc Balaguer. The panel consisted of pastry teachers, gastronomic journalists, and sector professionals without their own establishments, ensuring the objectivity of the process.