The agrifood sector of Andalusia, and of Spain in general, is known in all of Europe for its production volume. However, compared to most European countries it still lacks added value in the products it offers.

On another hand, the public's interest in healthy food, dietary products, nutrirional supplements and the like has been growing at a rapid pace since the 1980's. In this sense, large multinational companies have already made great investments in R&D&I and marketing that have allowed this market to mature enough so that smaller companies can (or must) ride this wave.

Finally, the need to preserve the environment is becoming increasingly clear to a growing number of people. Only a sustainable development based on clean-technology solutions will allow us to maintain a balance with nature.