Imanol Almudí, CEO of Grupo Agroponiente, appointed president of this new initiative to strengthen the role of commercial companies in the agri-food ecosystem
The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of Almería (COEXPHAL) has approved the creation of a new Business Companies Section, with the aim of strengthening the representation and strategic role of these entities within the agri-food model.
This new section will be chaired by Imanol Almudí, CEO of Grupo Agroponiente, alongside Francisco Salinas, General Manager of Zoi Agrícola, and Mabel Salinas, Assistant Director at Caparrós Nature, as vice presidents.
Recognizing the Value of Business in the Agri-Food Chain
The initiative seeks to highlight the essential contribution of commercial companies to the value chain, positioning them as structuring, marketing and innovation-driving agents that are closely connected to primary production.
These companies face specific challenges, such as limited access to certain public support mechanisms, despite having a major economic and social impact, generating stable employment, fostering territorial development and applying sustainability principles across all operations.
Stronger Representation at Every Level
This new section will grant commercial companies their own voice within COEXPHAL, as well as in national and European entities such as FEPEX, EUCOFEL and AREFLH, strengthening their capacity to influence and participate in strategic sector decisions.
Membership is open to all COEXPHAL-affiliated companies, not only those in the fruit and vegetable sector but also those in the ornamental segment.
Leadership Rooted in Innovation and Professionalization
The appointment of Imanol Almudí as president recognizes Agroponiente’s transformative leadership, characterized by a future-oriented vision focused on professionalization, innovation, sustainability and value creation across the supply chain.
“The creation of this Section addresses the need to properly represent the complexity and value that business companies contribute to Almería’s agricultural model. Our sector has evolved into an ecosystem where innovation, efficient management and social responsibility are as important as production,” said Almudí.
Toward a More Resilient and Competitive Agri-Food Model
With this initiative, COEXPHAL reaffirms its commitment to supporting and professionalizing all types of companies in the agri-food sector, consolidating a model that is more resilient, competitive and aligned with current social and environmental demands.
