Ander Abaitua, a beekeeper from Leza and founder of 'Aroma de abeja', is the sole…

Ander Abaitua, a beekeeper from Leza and founder of 'Aroma de abeja', is the sole representative from Álava on the Basque Culinary Center's 2026 list of 100 young talents. He expressed surprise at being the only beekeeper selected this year. Abaitua's journey into beekeeping began while spending summers in Leza, where he felt a strong connection to the village. He started in 2021 with eight hives as a hobby, but his passion for bees led him to fully commit to beekeeping, eventually expanding to 500 hives by purchasing an additional 40 the following year.