The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is taking customers on a gourmet journey to taste the exquisite flavors of Spain during an exciting two-week event, Savor World Flavor: Taste of Spain.

A Taste of Spain will highlight the best flavors, including: seasoned chorizo; smoked paprika garlicky shrimp; freshly harvested extra virgin olive oil; saffron-flavored paella; and smooth, fruity Chardonnay from Navarro This ultimate foodie event will feature samples, recipe ideas, new food products and events that bring a taste of the Spanish culture to Kroger stores across the country.

“Savor World Flavor events introduce our customers to new dinner solutions from flavorful regions of the world without leaving their hometown store,” said Mike Donnelly, executive vice president of merchandising for The Kroger Co.

Kroger Introduces New Specialty

During Taste of Spain, the company will introduce new internationally inspired products under its exclusive brand HemisFares, which debuted with Taste of Italy last fall. This latest launch will introduce Spanish favorites, including dry-cured jamón Ibérico de Bellota, rich and creamy spicy paprika aioli and olive oil from the La Mancha region of Spain.

This is the third Savor World Flavor event Kroger has hosted, inclusive of Taste of México in 2014 and Taste of Italy last year. For more details, including recipes and cultural facts please visit www.spanishworldflavor.com.

Every day, the chain of supermarkets Kroger makes a difference in the lives of eight and a half million customers and 431,000 associates who shop or serve in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to our 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable.