Mercabarna values
A driving force for the economies of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain
- Employment centre: 600 companies providing 7,500 direct jobs
- Total turnover of the companies onsite: €5,000 millions
- Sales channel for the local agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors
- Catalyst for local business and restaurants
- Generator of synergies, economies of scale and concentration
- Promoter of competitiveness and business innovation
- Strategic gateway for food from Catalonia, Spain, the Mediterranean area and countries in the Southern hemisphere, with destinations worldwide
- Leadership in fresh food in the Mediterranean
- International leadership in managing food platforms
Improving the health of the people of Catalonia
- Great concentration of fresh produce companies to ensure the best value for money when it comes to food
- Maximum supply and variety of fresh produce
- Food safety
- High level of specialisation and professionally qualified staff
- Supports the Mediterranean diet
- Sponsors children's campaigns for healthy eating
Supporting social values
- Fighting food waste
- Promoting healthy eating habits
- Respectful of the environment
- Promoting employment