The Alicante Chamber creates an agri-food commission with 16 companies to promote the industry and its sustainability.

agriculture-food commission run by businessman Pablo Garrigós (Pablo Garrigós Ibáñez and Comercial Garrigós Jornet). Name during the call Dolores Mejía, general manager of Mercicante as vice president. The following companies are represented on the commission: Mercicante, Carmencita, Marcos Tonda Chocolates, Mercadona, El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, Granada de Elche, Señorío de Relleu Oils, Alacant Ice Cream, La Jijonenca Group, RUCHEY Loquat Cooperative, Sirvent Badem, Dekora Innova, DO Alicante Wines and Masia El Altet Oils.

As the Chairman of the Agri-Food Commission stated at the meeting, “The starting point of this commission is to try to encourage cooperation in order to create synergy between companies and institutions in the sector”. Pablo Garrigós also underlined the need to “join our forces so that we can be together”. an industry that advocates for safe, quality and sustainable food”.

The objectives pursued by this body envisage placing the agri-food sector on the agenda of public administrations and institutions. continue to support the promotion and economic support of the sector. On the other hand, within the strategic lines of this commission, promoting the sustainability of the agri-food sector and disseminating the positive and significant impact of this sector in the province of Alicante are discussed.

Also, it will To encourage the professionalization of the sector in line with the new trends that determine its evolution. On this last issue, Dolores Mejía, general manager of Mercicante, said: “At Mercicante we have been working on training and specialization in the agri-food sector for years by creating special courses aimed at increasing competitiveness and promoting employability.” sector”.