{"id":26777,"date":"2026-07-03T10:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinnavarra.com\/?post_type=informe&#038;p=26777"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:38:27","slug":"navarras-agri-food-ecosystem-innovative-competitive-and-driven-by-investment-technology-and-internationalisation","status":"publish","type":"informe","link":"https:\/\/investinnavarra.com\/en\/informe\/navarras-agri-food-ecosystem-innovative-competitive-and-driven-by-investment-technology-and-internationalisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Navarra\u2019s agri-food ecosystem: innovative, competitive and driven by investment, technology and internationalisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26777\" class=\"elementor elementor-26777 elementor-26757\" data-elementor-post-type=\"informe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-148ef5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"148ef5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6e191b\" data-id=\"e6e191b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21458d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21458d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Navarra\u2019s agri-food industry has established itself as one of the region\u2019s main economic drivers, underpinned by an ecosystem that combines agricultural production, industrial capacity, innovation and a strong export orientation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f3a24 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"51f3a24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd16cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cd16cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>The sector is entering a new phase of transformation, driven by nearly \u20ac200 million in investment aimed at expanding productive capacity, automating processes and launching new industrial projects.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f0547c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9f0547c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9407dc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9407dc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Navarra supports this growth through public policies designed to attract investment, promote food innovation and foster business development, strengthening the region\u2019s appeal for new agro-industrial projects.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0adefe2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0adefe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-db425ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db425ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-acb80a2\" data-id=\"acb80a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34488a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34488a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Navarra\u2019s agri-food sector is entering a new phase of expansion<\/strong>, shaped by industrial investment, technological innovation and the growing internationalisation of its businesses. Historically central to the regional economy, the sector is now undergoing a transformation that is reshaping part of its productive structure and reinforcing its position as one of the leading agro-industrial hubs in northern Spain.<\/p><p>The figures speak for themselves. Today, the agri-food industry accounts for nearly <strong>5% of Navarra\u2019s GDP<\/strong>, supports around <strong>30,000 direct and indirect jobs<\/strong> and is one of the region\u2019s leading export activities. Beyond the data, the sector\u2019s momentum is most clearly visible in the investment dynamism of many companies and the emergence of new industrial projects in areas such as automation, cold-chain logistics, sustainability, healthy food and agri-food biotechnology.<\/p><p>Over the past two years, agri-food companies have mobilised nearly <strong>\u20ac200 million in industrial investment<\/strong> in Navarra. Much of this activity is concentrated in La Ribera, where a powerful agro-industrial corridor is taking shape, supported by available industrial land, proximity to growing areas, logistical capacity and a long tradition of food industry manufacturing.<\/p><p>In this context, the Regional Minister for Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition, <strong>Mikel Irujo<\/strong>, believes that Navarra has succeeded in building a particularly competitive ecosystem for the development of new agro-industrial projects.<\/p><p>\u201cNavarra has a highly specialised agri-food ecosystem, with companies capable of competing in international markets and a remarkable capacity to adapt to new technological, industrial and environmental challenges. The combination of industry, innovation, sustainability and public-private collaboration is enabling us to develop increasingly competitive business projects with ever greater added value\u201d, he notes.<\/p><p>The Minister also highlights that the region possesses factors particularly valued by companies looking to grow or establish a presence in new territories: industrial capacity, export experience, access to specialist talent, technology centres and a broad network of institutional and financial support.<\/p><p>Indeed, much of Navarra\u2019s appeal to new investors lies in the <strong>strength of an ecosystem that combines agricultural and livestock production, food processing industry, technology, logistics and specialist knowledge<\/strong>. The region has developed a highly integrated value chain where major corporate groups, cooperatives, industrial SMEs, food-tech start-ups and technology centres coexist \u2014 all capable of accelerating innovation and knowledge-transfer processes.<\/p><p>This environment explains why many companies are currently reinforcing their productive capacities in Navarra, and why international groups have chosen the region for new investment projects.<\/p><h3><strong>AN ECOSYSTEM IN FULL EXPANSION<\/strong><\/h3><p>One of the most representative examples of the sector\u2019s current momentum is the project being driven by <strong>Congelados de Navarra<\/strong> in Arguedas. The company is carrying out a <strong>\u20ac59.5 million investment<\/strong> to expand productive capacity and strengthen its position in the frozen vegetable segment \u2014 one of the region\u2019s major agro-industrial specialisations. The project is also expected to create around <strong>110 new jobs<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This development also reflects the growing weight of the frozen food industry in Navarra. The region has built a highly competitive ecosystem in this field, thanks to its proximity to agricultural areas, accumulated industrial expertise and the presence of specialist cold-chain logistics operators.<\/p><p>The same logic underpins investments currently being driven by <strong>Gelagri<\/strong> and <strong>Lineage<\/strong> in Milagro. The French frozen vegetable specialist is committing close to <strong>\u20ac15 million<\/strong>, whilst the international logistics operator is expanding its facilities by more than <strong>12,000 additional square metres<\/strong> as part of a joint operation valued at <strong>\u20ac17.1 million<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Lineage\u2019s presence is particularly significant as it confirms the growing interest of major international operators in Navarra\u2019s agro-industrial ecosystem. Regarded as one of the world\u2019s leading cold-chain logistics groups, the company has made Navarre one of its strategic platforms for operations across southern Europe.<\/p><p>Industrial growth is also reaching other segments of the food sector. In Funes, for example, <strong>Elaborados Naturales de la Ribera<\/strong> recently completed a <strong>\u20ac40 million investment<\/strong> to expand its facilities and develop new production lines in prepared food and convenience products \u2014 one of the fastest-growing categories within the food industry. The project is also expected to create around <strong>300 jobs<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The expansion of Navarra\u2019s agri-food industry is also attracting fresh investment from multinational companies already established in the region. One example is the Peruvian multinational <strong>Vir\u00fa<\/strong>, a specialist in asparagus and artichoke, which has decided to invest close to <strong>\u20ac20 million in Marcilla<\/strong> to expand productive capacity and boost exports to international markets.<\/p><p>Also, the <strong>Aceites Sand\u00faa<\/strong> group has opened a new facility at the <strong>Ciudad Agroalimentaria de Tudela (CAT)<\/strong> with an investment of close to <strong>\u20ac10 million<\/strong>, reinforcing its international growth and the strategic alliance developed with Migasa through Oleosand\u00faa. Meanwhile, <strong>Urzante <\/strong>announced an investment of \u20ac35 million that will allow it to increase its workforce by 80 people and expand its oil storage capacity with new steel tanks, whose total volume will rise from 40 to 60 million litres. The company currently employs 140 people.<\/p><p>Further projects include that of <strong>Intermalta<\/strong> in San Adri\u00e1n, where the company will increase its productive capacity by <strong>28.5%<\/strong>, as well as the investment by <strong>Monbake<\/strong> in Tajonar of close to <strong>\u20ac20 million<\/strong>, as part of the expansion undertaken following CVC Capital Partners\u2019 acquisition of Berlys.<\/p><h3><strong>INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL AND BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION<\/strong><\/h3><p>The influx of new investment is coinciding with an intense process of business consolidation within Navarre\u2019s agri-food sector. In recent years, several companies have been involved in corporate transactions that reflect both the industrial maturity of the ecosystem and the growing interest of international groups and specialist investment funds.<\/p><p>One of the most significant deals has been the acquisition of <strong>UVESA<\/strong> by the Ukrainian group <strong>MHP<\/strong>, backed by a public takeover bid that reached <strong>91.77% of the share capital<\/strong> following approval by the Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC).<\/p><p>Other notable deals include the acquisition of the Dutch group <strong>Oerlemans Foods<\/strong> by <strong>Grupo Virto<\/strong>, a move that has strengthened its position in the European frozen vegetable market, and the acquisition of Berlys by <strong>CVC Capital Partners<\/strong>, which gave rise to the current Monbake group.<\/p><p>The influx of investment capital is not limited to large industrial operations. Navarra is also seeing the growth of an ecosystem linked to foodtech, biotechnology and food entrepreneurship that is beginning to attract specialist funds.<\/p><p>The influx of investment capital is not limited to large industrial operations. Navarra is also seeing growth in an ecosystem linked to foodtech, biotechnology and food entrepreneurship, which is beginning to attract specialist funds. Of particular note in this context is the activity of <strong>Stellum Food&amp;Tech<\/strong>, a specialist vehicle of Stellum Capital endowed with \u20ac48 million, in which <strong>Sodena<\/strong>, the public company of the Government of Navarra, has committed \u20ac2.5 million. Through this vehicle, strategic transactions have been driven in Navarrese companies such as <strong>Envaplaster<\/strong> \u2014 where it acquired a 40% stake in 2022 \u2014 the biotechnology company <strong>Lev2050<\/strong> \u2014 with the acquisition of a 25% stake alongside Inveready in 2024 \u2014 and <strong>Huerta de Peralta<\/strong>, in which it took a stake in 2026.<\/p><p>In addition, other similar funding sources exist, such as the <strong>Tech Transfer Agrifood<\/strong>, endowed with \u20ac14 million, in which <strong>Sodena<\/strong> has committed \u20ac300,000, with beneficiaries including <strong>Cocuus<\/strong> and <strong>MOA Foodtech<\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>FROM FOOD INDUSTRY TO BIOECONOMY<\/strong><\/h3><p>The transformation of Navarra\u2019s agri-food industry cannot be explained by productive growth alone. A significant proportion of new business projects are also linked to sustainability, the circular economy, by-product valorisation and healthy food.<\/p><p>One of the most representative examples is the <strong>Circfood<\/strong> driven by <strong>Urzante<\/strong>, an initiative focused on the reutilisation of agri-food by-products that has already successfully reintroduced six by-products into the food value chain.<\/p><p>Applied food biotechnology is also gaining prominence within Navarra\u2019s ecosystem. The start-up <strong>Lev2050<\/strong>, based in Aizo\u00e1in, works on the development of micro-organisms designed to optimise agri-food processes through biotechnology-based solutions.<\/p><p>Also, <strong>Real Green Food<\/strong> is carrying out an investment of close to <strong>\u20ac2.5 million<\/strong> in Lodosa linked to the sustainable production of sprouts and plant protein \u2014 one of the fastest-growing areas in the new food industry.<\/p><p>In parallel, companies such as <strong>Timac Agro<\/strong>, recognised with the Navarra Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award 2025, continues to develop next-generation fertilisers and strengthen its international presence in over 30 countries.<\/p><h3><strong>AN ECOSYSTEM OF TECHNOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE AND COLLABORATION<\/strong><\/h3><p>The strength of Navarra\u2019s agri-food sector also rests on a powerful network of technological and institutional support.<\/p><p>Navarra is home to specialist organisations such as the <strong>CNTA (Centro Nacional de Tecnolog\u00eda y Seguridad Alimentaria)<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s leading reference centres for food innovation and food safety; <strong>INTIA<\/strong>, which specialises in agricultural technology transfer; and the cluster <strong>NAGRIFOOD<\/strong>, which brings together more than 80 companies and organisations across the entire agri-food chain.<\/p><p>This ecosystem facilitates the connection between industry, technology and knowledge, accelerating the development of new products, industrial processes and business models.<\/p><p>Complementing this is the role played by <strong>Sodena<\/strong> and <strong>Invest in Navarra<\/strong>, which work to facilitate the establishment and growth of new business projects through institutional support, financial assistance and connection with the region\u2019s industrial and technological network.<\/p><p>The public company also participates in co-investment, financing and business support operations. Among recent actions, <strong>Sodena<\/strong> provided financing and guarantees worth <strong>\u20ac5 million to UVESA<\/strong>; and participated, alongside entrepreneur <strong>Santiago Sala<\/strong>, in a \u20ac350,000 investment in <strong>El Caser\u00edo de Tafalla<\/strong> aimed at strengthening the viability and continuity of this Navarrese company specialised in high-quality sweet manufacturing. At the same time, it joined the share capital of <strong>The Real Green Food (Gvtarra)<\/strong> to support the strengthening of its business model and its growth within the plant-based food and preserves segment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d9f564 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d9f564\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfde9ae\" data-id=\"cfde9ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1556ba3 elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"1556ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\u201cThe combination of industry, innovation, sustainability and public-private collaboration is enabling us to develop increasingly competitive business projects with ever greater added value\u201c\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0634ce8\" data-id=\"0634ce8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe4e53d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe4e53d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"62\" src=\"https:\/\/investinnavarra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/invest-in-logo.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3406\" alt=\"Invest in Navarra Always Ahead\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f22eb41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f22eb41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/investinnavarra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Irujo-bat-qxflg3zvdn2qtgpz0syxisqsrwpjql7vefceztepua.jpg\" title=\"Irujo bat\" alt=\"Irujo bat\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f28ec00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f28ec00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MIKEL IRUJO<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a5563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09a5563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regional Minister of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-407488a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"407488a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e9ba63\" data-id=\"1e9ba63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a43e4e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a43e4e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bec7e52\" data-id=\"bec7e52\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bf1fb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bf1fb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">La Ribera concentrates much of the new agro-industrial investment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-144837e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"144837e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The concentration of investment in recent years has turned La Ribera in Navarra into one of the leading agro-industrial hubs in northern Spain.<\/p><p>Municipalities such as Arguedas, Milagro, Marcilla, San Adri\u00e1n, Peralta and Tudela currently host projects linked to frozen vegetables, food logistics, prepared food, oils and food ingredients.<\/p><p>The availability of industrial land, proximity to growing areas and the existence of specialist infrastructure have fostered the emergence of a powerful agro-industrial corridor capable of attracting both domestic investment and international groups.<\/p><p>Facilities such as the <strong>Ciudad Agroalimentaria de Tudela (CAT)<\/strong> have also become one of the sector\u2019s leading activity hubs, thanks to the concentration of companies, services and infrastructure linked to food production and processing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-654589a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"654589a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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