ARBEQUINA I SECCIO DE CREDIT

At the beginning of the year 1919, when the molluscs with pre-straw ends are going to be arraconats, a group of pages from the UNIÓ REPUBLICANA Center will set the decision to create a cooperative union to be able to grind the seves produccions olivateres sense haver de depends dels merchants proliferaven pel poble com a corredors dels nous molins that s'havien instal·lat to Les Borges Blanques recentment. They will direct the project to l'eminent arquitecte Cèsar Martinell for the seva reconaguda fama com author of several cooperative cellers in the province of Tarragona. The Sindicat, com se'l coneixia aleshores, during the first fifteen years of operation will be grinding a mitt of vint thousand to vint-i-dues thousand quarteres d'olives; Approximately cap to one thousand cent thousand kilos. A part d'aquesta section, which was the main, is posaren in marxa the sections of Adobs i Maquinària per les quals is built an annex building. Fins a l'esclat of the Civil War the Sindicat, degut al seu bon funcionalment, tant administratively technically, will advise a renom molt rellevant per tot the country. In that point, cal assenyalar the mèrit of the fourth president during the years before the Civil War, Mr. Ramón Pifarré and Bellmunt. Once the Civil War was over, the director of the Sindicat was Mr. Miquel Puig, who was going to start the tasting of the Entity d'accord amb les noves directrius marcades pel nou règim in the Llei de Cooperatives dels anys quaranta. In principle, the name will be changed: it will be that of "Cooperativa del Campo", which will also absorb l'altre Sindicat de la Vila l 'Arbeca Nova. It was from 1950 onwards that the rationale for restrictions imposed by the postwar period of misery was terminated, and that the Cooperative was able to manage a considerable volume of fruit that could lead to interessant production. In 1958 it was constituted as Sociedad Cooperativa del Campo La Arbequina. In the 1960's, due to the olive-growing process, the decision was made to increase production capacity unint les premses que hi havia a l'altre sindicat. At that renewed installation of mòlta, the Section of Oleiculture will work fins als anys vuitanta, what is it going to decide to obtain the production per mitjà d'a modern system of grinding patentat to Itàlia with the brand "Pieralisi", that lasnt els primers anys funcionà amb three phases i that, to 1998 is going to pass phases per millorar-ne the operation. In 1983, in order to adapt to Catalan regulations, it will be possible to change the statutes and passages to the SCL of Camp L'Arbequina. Finalment in 2009 as a result of the merger with Agrària dels Omellons, cooperative of the poble veí, canvia de nou pel definitiu nom of Arbequina i Secció de Crèdit SCCL. The invoice of the current cooperative round the quatre milions d'euros and the seus més of 800 socis contribute, to olés of olives, cereal i fruits secs. At mateix temps s'ha desenvolupat a Strategic Plan per professionalitzar management and face noe reptes facing the future. Arbequina has fet de l'Oli Verge Extra seva flag i has always tried to donate the millor producte, això s'ha reconegut amb diferents premise and accèssits.

The Arbequina Cooperative dates back to 1919, when two agricultural unions were founded in Arbeca, Lleida. Throughout the 20th century, the cooperative underwent various technological changes, mergers, and service expansions, including the integration of other cooperatives and the diversification of its activities. In 2019, it celebrated its centenary, consolidating its position as a leading entity in the production of olive oil and agricultural products in the region.

The cooperative primarily offers Arbequina extra virgin olive oil, available in various forms (natural, premium, and organic). It also sells nuts, wine, gourmet products, sauces, jams, juices, chocolates, honey, olives, cava, vinegars, vermouth, and Arbequina olive liqueur. Highlights include Natural Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Premium Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The Arbequina Cooperative's fundamental purpose is the production and marketing of quality agricultural products, with a commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation, promoting innovative projects and using sustainable technologies to reduce its carbon footprint and protect its environment. It seeks to continue implementing sustainable initiatives and representing the interests of local farmers.