October 10, 2022.—The organization has received the Award for Business and Social Merit for its “commitment to smart, responsible, and sustainable growth” in the Valencian Community.

The Valencian Regional Government has awarded the Viver Cooperative the Distinction for Business and Social Merit at the October 9 Awards in recognition of its “model of intelligent and sustainable management of rural resources in the face of depopulation.” The Cooperative’s president, David Carot, accepted the award from President Ximo Puig on the Valencian Community’s biggest day during the official awards ceremony at the Palau de la Generalitat. The Consell announced the award on October 7 in the DOGV, created “to recognize the work and track record of those individuals or entities that have stood out for their work, dedication, or commitment to the smart, responsible, and sustainable growth of the Valencian Community.”

A leading organization not only in the Alto Palancia region

In her speech at the awards ceremony, Consell Vice President and Spokesperson Aitana Mas referred to the origins of the Viver Cooperative as an olive oil mill and to its ongoing ability to transform itself into what “is today a modern and innovative agri-food company.” “Since the beginning of the 21st century, the cooperative has successfully transformed, diversified, innovated, and grown by launching new services, managing supermarkets, creating an online store, developing new lines of business, and promoting renewable energy. The Cooperativa de Viver is a leading organization in the Alto Palancia region and the Valencian Community for the development of the agricultural and rural sectors, operating from the perspective of a comprehensive agri-food cooperative.”