Importaco’s Technology Center is the driving force behind the company’s innovation and quality. Since its creation in 2008 in Beniparrell (Valencia), it has established itself as a benchmark in the European food sector, focusing on applied research, food safety, and the development of new products.

A multidisciplinary and diverse team

The center currently has a multidisciplinary team of around 40 professionals specializing in nutrition, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, and food technology. One of its key differentiating values is its commitment to diversity: 70% of the workforce are women, who also hold 87% of the management positions.

Infrastructure dedicated to quality

Covering more than 1,300 m², the center features seven laboratories accredited under the ISO 17025 standard, specializing in sensory, physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses. These are complemented by three new laboratories, a pilot plant, and an experience room — the result of a half-million-euro investment.

This state-of-the-art infrastructure ensures maximum reliability in analyses and positions the center as a benchmark in food safety, thanks to its ability to apply advanced techniques for detecting compounds responsible for undesirable flavors in nuts, such as amygdalin and alkylphenols.

Resilience in the face of challenges

In 2024, the DANA storm affected part of its facilities, but Importaco quickly adapted its processes to ensure the continuity of key projects in formulation, preservation, and nutritional profile improvement — demonstrating resilience and a strong commitment to innovation.

Open innovation and collaboration

The center also serves as a hub for open innovation, collaborating with universities, technology centers, startups, and health science researchers. This approach strengthens Importaco’s ability to anticipate consumer trends and develop solutions that promote healthier, safer, and more sustainable food.

Constant investment in quality and innovation

Each year, Importaco allocates more than €6.5 million to quality and innovation, reaffirming its commitment to technological excellence, research, and the development of products that bring value to both the market and consumer.

Importaco’s Technology Center is much more than an R&D space — it is the heart of a global strategy that unites quality, sustainability, and a firm commitment to the future of food.