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Home<\/a><\/span> Economic sectors<\/a><\/span> Economic sectors<\/a><\/span> Food industry<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Food industry<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A fast-growing sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its powerful agricultural base<\/strong> and exceptional terroir, the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> boasts a booming agri-food industry. From cured meats and cheeses to wines and arboriculture, the range of products on offer has diversified considerably in recent years. This dynamic is underpinned by two major assets: local agricultural roots and tourist appeal<\/strong>, which stimulates consumption of local products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emblematicproductions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seven cheese dairies<\/strong>, including La Durance, Ebrard and Sacr\u00e9 Willy, promote local dairy production, while salaisons from Champsaur and \u00c9crins perpetuate the region’s renowned charcuterie expertise<\/strong>. Winegrowers<\/strong> such as Tresbaudon and Allemand contribute to the upmarket positioning of Alpine wines<\/strong>, alongside BASP and La Tourmente craft breweries<\/strong>, which are making their mark in a fast-growing market. Spirits<\/strong>, from Guillaumette, Le Plantivore and the Saint-V\u00e9ran distillery, complete this diversified offering, not forgetting emblematic specialties such as tourtons and ravioles du Champsaur<\/a><\/strong>. To support this industry, a high-performance logistics network relies on regional transporters and national players such as Alpagel, a refrigeration champion, enabling Haute-Alpes products<\/strong> to gain visibility and competitiveness on French markets. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A<\/strong>complete value chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The d\u00e9partement has succeeded in structuring its sectors<\/strong> around a veritable value chain, from<\/strong> cultivation to distribution<\/strong>. As a result, local producers find solid outlets, whether in short-distance circuits, local shops or regional supermarkets. This organization guarantees not only the quality of products, but also their visibility on a market in search of authenticity. The agri-food sector in the Hautes-Alpes illustrates the vitality of a region where tradition <\/a>and innovation go hand in hand.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Infrastructures<\/strong>to serve the industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To support this growth, new infrastructures are being built, such as a 100% southern malting plant and a brand-new slaughterhouse in Gap<\/a>. This equipment strengthens local self-sufficiency and facilitates the processing of agricultural produce, by limiting logistical constraints. They are helping to upgrade products and professionalize the sector’s players, who can also count on a dynamic domestic market with the 5 million tourists who visit the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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