Barcelona Activa

Barcelona Treball

Economic sectors

Food

From training to occupation

Agriculture and Livestock

This subsector is focused on producing and transforming natural resources for use as food. It shows a clear commitment in innovation, technology and respect for the environment

Agriculture and Livestock

Food Industry

Industry that manufactures, transforms, prepares, preserves and packages food products for consumption. Besides, there is research in new technologies with the aim to improve product quality

Food Industry

Training offer in Food

The sector values...

  • Adapting to climate conditions

    Work environments are usually outdoors, so it is key to adapt to the climate conditions of the area

  • Chemical substance handling

    This is a common practice in the food manufacture cycle (preparation, conservation and packaging) and it must be done in safety conditions

  • Knowledge of biology

    Biology is present to a greater or lesser degree in many occupations, so it is highly valued to have knowledge and continuous training in this area

  • Machine handling

    Specialisation in agricultural or industrial machinery, as well as in specialised tools in the field of application

  • Food handling

    Properly following protocols and regulations is essential to guarantee safety throughout the production chain

  • Interest in sustainability and ecology

    Given the challenge of climate change, some increasingly important values are sustainability and all measures intended to minimise the impact of human activities, such as consumption of proximity products

  • Adapting to climate conditions

    Work environments are usually outdoors, so it is key to adapt to the climate conditions of the area

  • Chemical substance handling

    This is a common practice in the food manufacture cycle (preparation, conservation and packaging) and it must be done in safety conditions

  • Knowledge of biology

    Biology is present to a greater or lesser degree in many occupations, so it is highly valued to have knowledge and continuous training in this area

  • Machine handling

    Specialisation in agricultural or industrial machinery, as well as in specialised tools in the field of application

  • Food handling

    Properly following protocols and regulations is essential to guarantee safety throughout the production chain

  • Interest in sustainability and ecology

    Given the challenge of climate change, some increasingly important values are sustainability and all measures intended to minimise the impact of human activities, such as consumption of proximity products