Agrifood: a strategic pillar in evolution

 

The agri-food sector contributes a gross value added of more than 100 billion euros and represents approximately 11% of the country’s GDP. This sector is not only crucial for its economic contribution, but also because it generates direct and indirect employment for more than 2.7 million people in Spain.

 

Challenges and Opportunities

 

To maintain its competitiveness in an increasingly globalised market, the agri-food sector faces two major challenges:

 

• Increasing digitalisation: incorporating digital technologies is essential to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
• Improving sustainability: adopting sustainable practices is crucial to address environmental challenges and ensure a viable future.

 

Internationalisation, innovation, and digitalisation are key factors in the evolution of the agri-food sector, which is also influenced by European quality standards. The main challenges include:

 

• Organic and sustainable agriculture
• Varietal selection
• Decrease in the use of phytosanitary products

 

The beverage, food processing and fish preservation industries are at the forefront of innovation, developing new food products that respond to market demands.