Pastisseria Morreig in the Barri de Gràcia in Barcelona on 6 October 2026 the Mejor Croissant Artesano de Mantequilla de España award. This was announced by the Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona as the organiser. The award went to the butter croissant made by pastry chef and co-founder Matthieu Atzenhoffer.
The competition, also known in industry circles as the Concurs Millor Croissant was held at the premises of the Escola de Pastisseria of the Gremi. Only handcrafted butter croissants were eligible, and they had to be freshly baked on the day of tasting. According to the Gremi, the jury assesses the products on the structure and lamination of the dough, the crust, the texture of the crumb, the aroma and a balanced buttery flavour. In this year’s decision, the clearly visible layers, crisp crust and precise buttery flavour of the winning croissant were highlighted.
The competition is regarded in Spain’s pastry industry as a benchmark for artisan quality. It aims to compare the technical precision and sensory qualities of a classic butter croissant under real-world conditions. The 2026 edition was the 19th staging; the award is presented annually and attracts professionals from across Spain.
Morreig has quickly established itself in Barcelona as a destination for classic French patisserie. This year’s win adds to a run of successful entries by Catalan businesses. A Barcelona business has won several times in recent years, which observers explain in part by the venue’s proximity and the logistical challenge of submitting delicate pastries over longer distances without loss of quality. These interpretations appear in specialist and regional press commentary; the Gremi itself points to the same conditions for all participants.
For the winning businesses, the award is generally a highly visible mark of quality. It raises their public profile and can increase demand for the prize-winning product. However, it does not support conclusions about prices or wider market effects.
The date of 6 October 2026, the winner, the venue and the role of the Gremi de Pastisseria de Barcelona are confirmed by the association’s announcement and were reported the following day by several regional and specialist media outlets.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).