Avomix, S.L receives the award from the Junta de Andalucía

The subsidiary of Reyes Gutiérrez, Avomix, receives the award for “innovative initiative”

The Minister of Agriculture, Fishing, Water and Rural Development, Carmen Crespo, presided over the delivery of the XVI edition of the awards granted by his department to recognize the important work carried out by professionals and companies in the agricultural sector, fishing and agro-industrial throughout the past year. Crespo highlighted «strength and ability to overcome» that characterizes Andalusian professionals and pointed out that the awards presented yesterday recognize people who are part of a «sustainable and water-efficient agriculture, cutting-edge agroindustry », and a traditional fishing that advances towards modernity», as the newspaper pointed out THE IDEAL, Almeria.

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seven categories of prizes

The XVI Andalusian Agriculture Awards, Fishing, Water and Rural Developmentl contemplate this year seven categories and eight winners, since the section of ‘Agriculture‘ Account in 2022 with two awards.

in the mode 'Promote Quality’, the prize has been awarded to theCampo de Tejada Andalusian Cooperative Society. This entity was established 1979 and has been working in the agri-food sector until today it is a reference in the milky white chickpea. This cooperative is the one that handles the largest volume of cereal in western Andalusia and its members add 16.000 hectares cultivation located in the provinces of Seville and Huelva. Especially noteworthy are its products covered by the Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) “Escacena chickpea”.

the prize of “Fishing” has been delivered to the company from CádizBarbate Fish Farms (Cupibar SL). More than 20 years of experience in the field of marine aquaculture, This entity stands out for its productive capacity, its sustainability and commitment to innovation. Likewise, too stands out for the generation of employment associated with its activity.

In the category “Communication and Rural World”, the Almeriasea ​​villalobos has received the award that the Andalusian Government has awarded him in recognition of the promotion of the Andalusian agricultural sector that he carries out through the reports on the TVE program “Here the Earth” where is she a reporter from 2014.

The award for “Innovative Initiative” granted to Avomix S.L. (who has been active more than 15 years of activity), recognizes the work of this Malaga entity specialized in the transformation of avocado, mango and other fruits in fresh range products. This entity stands out for the application of an innovative technology called High Pressure Processing (HPP) that allows to preserve the flavor, the texture and natural vitamins of the products, contributing, also, a high level of food safety.

in the mode‘Women’s Initiative’, the grenadineAna Maria Martos, known as 'Anita la Cortijera', has collected his award for the dissemination of country life that he carries out on social networks. This young farmer is committed to making the work of women in the sector visible and has become a true ‘influencer‘ by overcoming 60.000 followers.

Regarding the category 'Agriculture’, This year they share the awardSan Isidro Provincial Agrarian and Livestock Cooperative (ALMOST) andAntonio Vergel Roman, to whom this recognition has been awarded posthumously. As for ALMOST, The award granted by the Board recognizes the trajectory of this Almeria fruit and vegetable cooperative founded in 1944 and which is today one of the largest marketers of tomatoes for fresh consumption in the world.

On the other hand, the award for Antonio Vergel highlights his professional career and the work he has carried out in the Official College of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Western Andalusia (Coitand) until his death last October. Appointed member of this entity in 2004, Vergel has held the presidency of the institution, based in Seville, from 2007 until 2022.

To end, the modality 'Water Sustainability'recognizes the work that the man from Granada has carried out throughout his lifeManuel Vizcaino to promote good water management. In addition to having been part of the Hydrographic Confederation of Southern Spain, Vizcaíno has been president of the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation between 1996 and 2004.