Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the integrated model of Mercabarna, located in Barcelona, could be highly beneficial for Madhya Pradesh. In light of the state's increasing agricultural production, there is a growing need for improved post-harvest management and export systems. CM Dr. Yadav made these remarks during his visit to Mercabarna on the third day of his visit to Spain. Spread over 250 acres, Mercabarna is Europe’s leading food logistics hub, where systems for production, storage, processing, and distribution operate in an integrated manner.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Mercabarna model can empower Madhya Pradesh to address the challenges of production, post-harvest value addition, processing, storage and access to global markets. Drawing inspiration from this model, the state’s food producers can be prepared to compete globally.
CM Dr. Yadav was welcomed by Mercabarna’s CEO, Shri Pablo Villanova. Shri Villanova expressed interest in Madhya Pradesh. He noted strong prospects for cooperation between India and Spain in areas such as agricultural logistics, food processing, and market infrastructure. He also conveyed special interest in Madhya Pradesh and agreed on future bilateral knowledge-sharing partnerships.