Andalusia will launch in the coming months the First Strategy of the Agroindustrya for the period 2025-2027, a pioneering initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines. The main objective of this roadmap is to improve the competitiveness of the Andalusian agro-industry, consolidate its leadership in the sector and guarantee a sustainable balance in the agri-food chain.
The Minister of Agriculture, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, made the announcement during the gala of the XI Gastronomic Awards of the Association of Friends of the Holy Kingdom, held in Jaén. The First Agroindustry Strategy not only highlights the role of Jaén and its agroindustry linked to olive groves, but also its contribution to the Andalusian biogas alliance, a key element for the transition towards a circular economy model.
Promising future for Andalusian agroindustry
The making of This First Agroindustry Strategy has been the result of a process of ongoing dialogue with the main economic and social agents, who have contributed key initiatives and objectives. This process has been developed within the Social Dialogue Roundtable, promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors.
The priority themes of the First Agroindustry Strategy include: internationalization of agroindustry, strengthening human resources, circular economy, boosting quality designations and Incorporating innovation and advanced technologiesAll of this seeks to strengthen the presence of Andalusian agro-industry in national and international markets and improve its competitiveness.
The First Agroindustry Strategy also addresses the regulatory framework and its alignment with the programmatic documents that govern current policies, integrating it into the Grow Industry Action Plan 2027. This plan It seeks to develop concrete actions focused on innovation and the modernization of industrial value chains., in order to attract new investments to the region.
In the development of this First Agroindustry Strategy, the participation of landaluz, a leading entity that represents 70% of the turnover of the Andalusian agri-food sector. Its role as an exponent of quality figures and its management of the Gusto del Sur brand, with more than 150 affiliated entities and 386 certified products, reinforces its relevance within the sector. The Ministry has also underlined the Importance of agri-food cooperatives in Andalusia, which have contributed their knowledge of the real needs of the sector. Their collaboration has been essential to ensure that this strategy is fair, equitable and effective throughout the region.
A key sector in the Andalusian economy and exports
Agribusiness represents one of the most dynamic sectors of the Andalusian economy and a key driver of foreign trade in the regionIn the first eleven months of 2024, Andalusia recorded agri-food exports worth more than 14.368 million euros. However, the Andalusian Government believes that there is still room to improve competitiveness and maximize the profitability of the sector through the excellence of its products.
The new First Agro-Industry Strategy pursues precisely this objective: To make the most of the potential of the Andalusian agro-industry and position the region as a world leader in the production and marketing of quality agri-food productsThe presentation of this First Agroindustry Strategy coincided with the gala of the XI 'Friends of the Holy Kingdom' Gastronomic Awards, an event that annually recognizes outstanding professionals and restaurants in Jaén. Among the award-winning categories are 'Best pairing', 'Best dish', 'Best chef', 'Best restaurant' and 'Special mention from partners'.
During the gala, special awards were also presented. This year, the musical group Supersubmarina and the writer Jesús Maeso de la Torre were named 'Honorary Members' for their contribution to the promotion of Jaén. Likewise, the former footballer and coach Luis de la Fuente was recognised as 'Honorary Awardee', who received his award from the hands of the councillor Ramón Fernández-Pacheco. Other award winners included the coach Santi Denia, the former footballer Jesús Navas and the winemaker Raúl Pérez, highlighting the diversity of sectors and figures that contribute to the recognition of the gastronomy and agro-industry of the region.
With this First Agroindustry Strategy, Andalusia is positioned to successfully face the challenges of the future. The commitment to innovation, sustainability and internationalisation will allow the agro-industrial sector not only to consolidate its current leadership, but also to explore new opportunities for growth and development. Collaboration between all the actors involved will be key to making this roadmap an effective tool to drive economic and social progress in the region.
