Agricultural Cooperative · Malgrat de Mar
From field to table
The Progrés-Garbí agricultural cooperative advises and helps distribute vegetables from our farmers through different channels.
Our history
"The strength of unity to achieve everything we set out to do. We work together — cooperative workers and farmers — to meet market demands, preserve flavor and innovate in production."
The Progrés-Garbí agricultural cooperative brings together approximately sixty farmers dedicated primarily to growing vegetables and beans in the Tordera delta, across the municipalities of Malgrat de Mar, Palafolls, Santa Susanna and Blanes.
On August 5, 1992, the cooperatives El Progrés (founded in 1915) and Garbí (founded in 1987) merged to create El Progrés-Garbí.
Farmers
Years
Towns
El Progrés founded
First agricultural cooperative in Malgrat de Mar
Garbí is born
Second cooperative in the Tordera delta
The merger
El Progrés and Garbí unite to form the current cooperative
60+ farmers
Malgrat de Mar, Palafolls, Santa Susanna & Blanes
Historical images
Potato harvest at Pla de Grau, with Palafolls castle in the background. Image from the 1930s.
Preparing lettuce for export at the farmers' union. Image from February 1959.
Women and men tending seedbeds in Malgrat de Mar, likely before 1936.
From spring to autumn we produce: celery, lettuce, endive, spinach, beans, tomatoes and the Ganxet bean with Protected Designation of Origin.
We use the best irrigation and cultivation technology to produce high-quality vegetables.
Our products
Vegetables harvested and packed directly from the field
Lettuce
Fresh varieties grown in Pla de Grau
Endive
GlobalGAP certified for international markets
Ganxet Bean
Protected Designation of Origin, the cooperative's star product
Celery, spinach & more
Seasonal production from spring to autumn
Brands & certifications
Progrés Garbí
The main brand. Born from the merger of Progrés and Garbí. The union of two cooperatives. Vegetables harvested and packed directly from the field.
CampNatur
CampNatur is the result of the union of Maresme farmers, committed to the land, proximity agriculture and respect for the territory. Today this makes it possible to offer a wide range of salads, the fruit of generations of experience and know-how.
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La Pilona
Our brand to promote traditional products like the Ganxet bean. You can also buy Ganxet beans on Amazon.
Ganxet Bean PDO
The Ganxet bean is probably the most popular legume in Catalonia. Our cooperative has been part of its regulatory council for many years, driving improvements in cultivation — from seed selection, crop monitoring for pests and diseases, to final product selection.
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Proximity Sales
The Cooperative promotes the proximity sales seal of the Generalitat de Catalunya, encouraging consumption of local products.
Global G.A.P.
The Cooperative has held the renowned Globalgap certificate for over 12 years. A private certification that annually examines production, handling and shipping processes. Endive (Frisée), chicory (Scarole) and lettuce are the three certified crops. Essential for trading with Spanish, French and German clients.
Gallery
Vista panoràmica del Pla de Grau
El Pla de Grau al capvespre
El Pla de Grau nevat
Camps de conreu
Vista dels camps
Producció agrícola
Treball al camp
Collita
Cooperativa
Escarola fresca
Tomàquets
Calçots
Alls
Pallers i fesols secs
Carxofes
Espàrrecs
Camp de conreu
Vista del Pla de Grau
Paisatge agrícola
Contact
Get in touch with us
Phone
+34 937 65 41 12
progresgarbi@progresgarbi.com
Location
Camí del Pla s/n, 08380 Malgrat de Mar, Barcelona
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