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Belonging to FOOD + i allows its partners to increase their business opportunities and participation in innovative projects

In an environment of accelerated changes, only companies that EXPLOREnew opportunities, CONNECT by working and collaborating in a network and INNOVATE at all levels, will have a real chance of achieving success.

Belonging to FOOD+i allows to exponentially increase innovative activity, face new challenges, find suitable partners for the development of disruptive projects and increase agility in obtaining results. Jaume Palau R&D manager at Grupo Alimentario Argal S.A — Belonging to FOOD+i allows to exponentially increase innovative activity, face new challenges, find suitable partners for the development of disruptive projects and increase agility in obtaining results.
Jaume Palau

R&D manager at Grupo Alimentario Argal S.A

From cluster FOOD+i I would highlight the innovation component it has. They are always thinking about solutions for their partners. They provide us with vision about new trends and market opportunities. Furthermore, it is an environment where you can meet many companies and interact with them. Kuca Oficialdegui Innovation manager at Grupo Riberebro — From cluster FOOD+i I would highlight the innovation component it has. They are always thinking about solutions for their partners. They provide us with vision about new trends and market opportunities. Furthermore, it is an environment where you can meet many companies and interact with them.
Kuca Oficialdegui

Innovation manager at Grupo Riberebro

Cluster FOOD + i has supported our drive to make the leap from a traditional company with more than 100 years of history to an innovative company, helping to identify new opportunities for innovation, support for the development of new products, successful business synergies and even a recognition at European level. Elena Martinez Garnica CEO at Hijo de José Martínez Somalo S.L. — Cluster FOOD + i has supported our drive to make the leap from a traditional company with more than 100 years of history to an innovative company, helping to identify new opportunities for innovation, support for the development of new products, successful business synergies and even a recognition at European level.
Elena Martinez Garnica

CEO at Hijo de José Martínez Somalo S.L.

Belonging to CLUSTER FOOD + i allows interaction with other companies in the sector, which means establishing links and being able to share challenges and concerns, as well as working on collaborative projects under the same objective, which means having the opportunity to increase innovative capacity with the right partner. Iris Villena Innovation Project Manager en Borges Branded Foods — Belonging to CLUSTER FOOD + i allows interaction with other companies in the sector, which means establishing links and being able to share challenges and concerns, as well as working on collaborative projects under the same objective, which means having the opportunity to increase innovative capacity with the right partner.
Iris Villena

Innovation Project Manager en Borges Branded Foods

Being a member of CLUSTER FOOD + i has contributed to HORNO ARGUIÑANO to reach new opportunities at a European level that have made possible an exceptional positioning of our products in a functional and healthy line. Furthermore, it has given us great visibility through participation in European projects. Eduardo Villar Owner and master baker at HORNO ARGUIÑANO — Being a member of CLUSTER FOOD + i has contributed to HORNO ARGUIÑANO to reach new opportunities at a European level that have made possible an exceptional positioning of our products in a functional and healthy line. Furthermore, it has given us great visibility through participation in European projects.
Eduardo Villar

Owner and master baker at HORNO ARGUIÑANO

Our participation and involvement in CLUSTER FOOD + i has created a magnificent forum for the exchange of experiences, knowledge and ideas of all kinds, and in terms of innovation we observe that many of the particular goals are shared, in such a way that formulas of collaboration and synergies are developed to obtain results for the benefit of all. Koldo Lopez CEO Paturpat — Our participation and involvement in CLUSTER FOOD + i has created a magnificent forum for the exchange of experiences, knowledge and ideas of all kinds, and in terms of innovation we observe that many of the particular goals are shared, in such a way that formulas of collaboration and synergies are developed to obtain results for the benefit of all.
Koldo Lopez

CEO Paturpat

Benefits for FOOD+i members

Integrate your company in an advanced innovation ecosystem

Get connected to a first level business network

Gain access to funding for R&D development

Accelerate your innovation strategy, with new ideas and disruptive projects

Improve yours and your team skills, participating in high level training, workshops and inspiring sessions

Incorporate Competitive Intelligence analysis

Improve brand awareness as an innovative industry

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Let's drive change, together

FOOD+i is an advanced ecosystem comprising leaders from the food and beverage industry, technology partners, specialized suppliers, and entrepreneurs, all committed to enhancing the sector’s competitiveness through strategic innovation and cooperation.

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ORGANIZATIONS

are already part of the Cluster

We are building on the concept of an interconnected value chain

FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

We help the industry remain at the technological and market forefront, promoting interaction with the Cluster's technological and business ecosystem to boost innovation processes and maximize impact on the income statement

Technological Partners

Technology is a fundamental part of innovation. We therefore help the Cluster's technological partners to identify business challenges and technology transfer opportunities through open innovation dynamics and collaborative innovation projects

Specialised Suppliers

We help specialised suppliers (manufacturers) related to the present and future challenges of the sector to generate networking spaces within the concept of an integrated value chain, in order to promote innovation and joint business opportunities.

Startups and Spinoffs

We provide support to startups by promoting their visualization, product improvement or development, funding, and connection with potential industrial partners that will allow them to take a step forward with their business.

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What is a Food Cluster?

A cluster is a strategic tool to better understand the business landscape, anticipate new opportunities, and foster a collaborative environment among companies in the same sector.
It acts as a natural platform to promote joint projects, high-value activities, and innovation processes that enhance the competitiveness and profitability of its members.

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TOTAL
PARTNERS

Mainly SMEs (80%+) from the meat, vegetable processing, beverage and multi-product sectors

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MILLION
EUROS

Representing 3.6% of the Spanish food and beverage industry’s turnover

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DIRECT
JOBS

A sector that generates territorial wealth, where Cluster’s companies account for 8.3% of the sector’s employment in the Ebro Valley

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PROJECTS

Projects focusing on the development of new products, health, sustainability, and the introduction of new technologies

Value proposal_

BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT

Projection of companies in a global competitive scenario.

Creation of an operative system of contacts and networking.

Dynamization of a supportive ecosystem for competitive improvement.

Analysis of opportunities and threats capable of impacting companies.

Acceleration of strategic change

COMPETITIVE IMPROVEMENT

Identification of new opportunities for innovation and business.

Support for R&D structuring.

Collaborative innovation among Cluster partners.

Analysis of opportunities and threats capable of impacting companies.

Personalized itineraries for innovation.

PROMOTING INNOVATION

Anticipation of emerging trends and consumer demands.

Incorporation of future key technologies

Digital transformation projects.

Corporative entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurial training and talent acquisition.

Innovative strength_

FOOD+i incorporates a network of model technological partners in Europe, who provide their companies with a research vision focused on anticipating and developing market-oriented solutions.

Networks and alliances

Cluster FOOD+I works intensively within the European environment, participating in the main business platforms within the fields of digitalisation, innovation and bioeconomy, in whose forums activities and projects of interest to its members are analysed.