It’s all about innovation… could easily be the motto of the Alimentos de España awards given by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food since 1987. These awards recognize companies and professionals who have stood out for producing, offering, and promoting quality Spanish foods while contributing to the food sector's development in a sustainable and efficient way.
If there’s one thing all the winners have in common, it’s that innovation is deeply embedded in their DNA, no matter the category.
Process Improvement
One example is the Food Industry Award, given to AgroSevilla Aceitunas (Seville, Andalusia), a leading company in olive production and export. Their commitment to innovation and digitizing their production processes is clear, and they’re implementing technology that supports a circular economy, focusing on waste treatment, renewable energy use, and olive tree protection.
The Organic Production Award, given to Luque Ecológico (Castro del Río, Córdoba, Andalusia), also highlights their efforts in improvement and change. This family business, that produces high-quality organic extra virgin olive oil and is present in 20 countries, has developed new technology for the inner coating of metal containers, QR codes for product traceability, and a system to reduce temperature during the production process. They’re also committed to sustainability by managing waste from the oil mill.