Miguel Ángel Miquel Serrano, production director of Molino del Genil, “ aid under the CDTI and the FEDER have given us a technological leap to strengthen our competitiveness and internationalization in the market for olive oil "

Born in 2006 in a strategic enclave between seville and Córdoba, Molino del Genil arose in response to the need for a modern olive press give output to the increasing production of olives in the area. Since then, has maintained a path of continued investment in the latest generation establishing itself as a key partner for local farmers and as an important actor in international markets of extra virgin olive oil.

“ Since the beginning, our priority was to provide quality service and differential treatment for farmers ”, recalls Miguel Ángel Miquel Serrano, director of the company. "today we can say that this commitment has led us to have clients in spain, italy, france, Portugal and united states, and to export more than one third of our sales ”.

The shareholder structure of Molino del Genil retains its essence unfamiliar — with the family Martínez-sagrera as majority partner — and is complemented by the participation of agri-business and other strategic investors. The staffing establishment comprises 51 workers, with a technical team and qualified laboratory that reinforces the guidance of the innovative company.

Investment for growth in capacity and quality

The company is now in the project focusing on new investment to strengthen productive capacity and quality of olive press olive oil, an initiative that responds to a strategic: build additional facilities to prevent `saturation 'of the milling and ensuring excellence of the product.

“ we had reached a point where the existing capacity was the point, and we were in danger of losing quality by accumulation of olives, ” explains Miquel Serrano. “ the project allows us to modernize processes, including more efficient and make a leap important both in capacity and quality ”.

Among the most significant innovations include the implementation of the system, which retains OliveFRESH olives at 14 ° C before molturarla. “ This system gives us a margin to be the fruit in optimal conditions, and for an extra virgin olive oil of higher quality ”, underlines the cfo.

The initiative, which has the support of CDTI Innovation and european funds ERDF, is key to face this transformation. “ Thanks to these subsidies have been able to undertake investments that otherwise would be very difficult for smes such as ours. Not only accelerate the introduction of new technologies, but also reinforce the credibility of the company and its international position ”, points.

Mill facilities Genil

Socio-economic impact on the territory

Beyond growth of the company, the project has a strong regional impact. it ’ s “ generate direct and indirect employment, energize sme suppliers and help to reduce unemployment in Écija, which is one of our major commitments as a local company, ” explains Miquel Serrano.

The developers works closely with farmers in the area, which will also benefit from the project. “ With greater capacity and support, we reduce download times and we achieved a better quality oil. That has a direct impact on them and strengthens our long-term relationship, ” she adds.

At the sectoral level, investment strengthens the role of ecija and Andalusia as engines of spanish olive grove. “ the olive oil is one of the products of our economy. With these improvements we are going a step further to consolidate spain as international leader in quality and competitiveness, ” says.

Innovation in the service of sustainability

Although Molino del Genil does not have a formal department r & D, it develops innovative projects in collaboration with universities and technological centres. One of the most recent, also supported by CDTI aid totalling eur over 621.000, focused on the development of natural biocides from olive grove, in line with trends in sustainability and reduction of phytosanitary.

The new investment project is no exception: integrated environmental sustainability criteria in all its phases. Includes most energy-efficient equipment, reduced water consumption, use of recyclable materials, waste minimization and a significant reduction in noise pollution.

“ sustainability is inseparable from our business ”, argues Miquel Serrano. “ Olive oil of quality cannot be achieved without respect for the environment. And technology is the tool that allows us to make this possible ”.

The director of production insists that the support of CDTI Innovation and the FEDER also has a social dimension: “ this type of funding contributes to job creation, technology transfer and brings tangible benefits to society, linked to sustainability and food quality ”.

Challenges and international projection

The establishment of relevant technical challenges, such as to achieve the levels of production and quality properly planned and integrate the new equipment. “ We are working with reliable suppliers and with a rigorous technical planning to ensure that everything works as we hope, ” explains.

For the future, the strategy of Molino del Genil is to strengthen its presence in international markets, where spanish oil is valued increasingly as a product of high value added. “ We Want to consolidate ourselves in the european Union and United states, but also to open up markets seeking oils premium quality at competitive prices, ” says.

View of the facilities of Molino de Genil

A reference developers in five years

The vision of the company is clear: to become an international reference olive press within five years. For this, prevent have highly automated processes, enhanced productive capacity and differentiated quality oils.

“ the aim is to be recognized as a model of excellence by local farmers and international clients ”, summarizes Miquel Serrano. “ thanks to innovation, sustainability and the support of programmes such as the CDTI and the FEDER, we can look forward with ambition and with the understanding that we are building a solid draft for our region and for all of the olive oil sector ”.

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