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Carob in focus: a future-oriented crop in Alcalalí, Spain

An event in Alcalalí (Alicante, Spain) on 26 June 2026 will bring together public authorities, farmers, chefs, companies, and organisations to reflect on the future of carob and the opportunities it offers for agro-food transformation and local gastronomy.

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Photo: Oficina de Turismo de la Región de Valencia (source: Comunitat Valenciana official tourism website – https://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/en/alacant-alicante/alcalali)

Carob is gaining renewed attention as a resilient Mediterranean crop with strong economic and cultural potential. Against this backdrop, the Spanish municipality of Alcalalí will host Garrofa: Cultiu, Territori i Futur / Algarroba: Cultivo, Territorio y Futuro on 26 June 2026, in the context of the local Saint John festivities.

The programme includes a shared meal, visits to local heritage sites, a visit linked to the local carob initiative, and a round table featuring experiences and initiatives on the cultivation, transformation and commercialisation of carob. The event will conclude with an open debate.

Registration details are available in the programme (Catalan and Spanish) here: Download event agenda (PDF)

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