Bank praised Anecoop’s ability to position itself at the forefront of modernisation within the agri-food industry
AgroBank, CaixaBank’s specialised division for the agri-food sector, has presented Anecoop with the 2026 Agri-Food Innovation Award for the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia. The award recognises the company’s commitment to the technological transformation of production processes and to a model that combines innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
The bank highlighted Anecoop’s dedication to the continuous improvement of its agri-food management processes, reaffirming that innovation in the agricultural sector drives competitiveness, sustainability, and a future for rural areas.
The awards were established to recognise and showcase innovative initiatives to transform key processes within the agri-food industry.
More than 70 per cent of Anecoop’s 61 member cooperatives and companies are based in the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia.
Olga García, CaixaBank’s territorial director for the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia, said the award underscored the bank’s commitment to the region’s agri-food sector and recognised the efforts of companies that prioritise process innovation as a means to boost competitiveness and strengthen rural areas.
“Projects like Anecoop’s demonstrate the capacity of the agri-food sector in the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia to stand at the forefront of the sector’s modernisation, through initiatives that integrate efficiency, quality, and respect for the environment,” she said.
García also noted that the award aligns with CaixaBank’s mission to support companies in their transformation projects and to help create opportunities in the regions where it operates.
Anecoop was praised for developing an integrated coordination system linking member cooperatives, production, sales planning, and distribution, underpinned by digitalization and supply chain process optimisation. This evolution has allowed it to improve product traceability, increase operational efficiency, and respond swiftly to market demands, cementing its position as the leading Spanish agri-food cooperative in fruit and vegetable marketing.
”Furthermore, the project embodies a strong commitment to sustainability and regional development, promoting responsible production models, efficient resource use, and value creation for the thousands of farmers within its member cooperatives,” Anecoop said. “All of this makes Anecoop a benchmark for how process innovation can strengthen the agri-food sector’s competitiveness and contribute to the economic and social development of rural areas.”
