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Best agricultural practices

Includes sustainability in its practices and agricultural production methods by applying ecological agriculture, regenerative agriculture, agreements for agrarian custody or traditional methods, and cultivates high-quality products that preserve the environment in which they grow.

Waste reduction

Involves planning procedures to reduce resource consumption and waste generation, with special consideration for the reduction of plastic waste, promoting reuse and the use of non-pollutant alternatives, composting and the reduction of food waste.

Traditional recipes and gastronomy

Makes use of traditional Menorcan recipes and gastronomic knowledge and conserves ancestral flavours, dishes and culinary practices passed down on the island from generation to generation.

Activities in nature that respect the environment

Divulge the natural assets of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve with focus on conservation and promoting activities in natural settings that implement environmentally respectful practices.

Autochthonous breeds

Menorca is home to a rich heritage of autochthonous livestock, like the Menorquina red cow, or the Menorcan hen or sheep. Conservation of these breeds, all well adapted to the island’s environmental conditions, is a clear way to prioritise sustainability.

Efficient water consumption

Water in Menorca is a scarce resource. The company has implemented systems for water savings, makes efficient use of water resources and has reduced the water footprint of its business activity.

Efficient energy consumption

Prioritises an energy model based on the reduction of pollutant emissions via the reduction of energy consumption, the procurement of energy through renewable sources and its use in an efficient fashion.

Sustainable gardening

Appies gardening practices that favour the island’s biodiversity and makes use of plants and varieties adapted to the environment, so as to reduce water usage and minimise potentially invasive species of flora.

Animal welfare

Animal welfare is a crucial central concept for activity and focuses especially on the living conditions and normal development of animals used for labour, such that it adds an ethical component to any resulting produce.

Use of local produce

Makes use of local farm-to-table produce in its supply and production and prioritises produce from farms and fisheries that implement practices that are respectful with the environment.

Local heritage and culture

Works toward the preservation of Menorca’s cultural heritage, while respecting and fostering the various forms of expression and activity of those engaged in the activity.

Protection of the nighttime environment

Implements practices and technologies that minimise light pollution and contributes to the awareness, enjoyment and quality of the island’s night sky, which is recognised with Starlight certification.