Spain’s dairy industry: an inside view

When we think of Spain, we probably think of paella, flamenco, bullfighting and a lot of sunshine. It’s no wonder the Spanish tourism sector represents 12% of the country’s GDP, whereas the agriculture, livestock, silviculture and fishing sector barely represent 2.6%. However, the dairy industry is one of the most important in Spanish agri-business, generating a turnover of around € 13 billion a year and creating more than 60,000 direct jobs. According to Luis Calabozo, general director