{"id":10179,"date":"2024-10-28T11:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/innovacion-en-la-produccion-de-zumo-de-uva-concentrado-sostenibilidad-y-eficiencia\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T09:26:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:26:29","slug":"innovation-in-the-production-of-grape-juice-concentrate-sustainability-and-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/en\/innovation-in-the-production-of-grape-juice-concentrate-sustainability-and-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation in the production of grape juice concentrate: sustainability and efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cThe company, for me, is the main instrument of service to society\u201d \/ Juli\u00e1n Soler<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When we talk about sustainability in our grape juice concentrate production, we refer to an integrated, efficient and innovative management that encompasses environmental, economic and social factors<\/strong>. In our unique must-making process, we promote environmentally friendly agricultural and industrial practices by incorporating methods and technologies that allow us to optimize resources and protect the balance of the ecosystem. And all this happens while generating development opportunities for local communities. This multidimensionality of sustainability has been the cornerstone of the JULI\u00c1N SOLER company since its inception. It was the vision of its founder and it is the essence that will be maintained forever in each of our processes and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this post we show how we have integrated each of these values into our grape juice concentrate production model, to ensure its continuity and sustainable success over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have outlined a plan to optimize energy use and reduce the carbon footprint of our organic grape juice production process. To this end, we use renewable, clean and alternative energies<\/strong> in each of our operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the fundamental components of JULI\u00c1N SOLER’s energy sustainability strategy is the use of solar energy. To this end, we have our own photovoltaic system<\/strong>, with 260 solar panels and an extension of 348 m2, to generate an important part of the electricity needed in the processing of concentrated grape juice<\/a><\/strong>. In addition, in our aim to reduce energy consumption, we also take into account the eco-efficiency of the equipment we use in our facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another important source of renewable energy used is biomass generated from by-products of local almond processing. Specifically, we use almond shells as natural fuel<\/strong> for the boilers in the grape juice concentration operations. This 100% ecological fuel, with low CO2 emissions, provides us with a high calorific value. The biomass boilers <\/strong>are equipped with devices that filter and control the emission of solid particles into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of our sustainable and innovative approach, we also prioritize the optimization of water use by implementing an automated drip irrigation system<\/strong> in our own vineyards. In addition to allowing us to conserve water resources, it helps us to ensure that the vines overcome physiological stress, to ensure the health of these plants and the superior quality of their grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This drip micro-irrigation method delivers water slowly and directly to the root area of each plant. For this, it has sensors, valves and computerized systems<\/strong> that precisely control both the administration of irrigation water and the injection of nutrients and oxygen to the rhizosphere. The small drippers of the irrigation lines are activated at programmed periods (with pre-set start time, drip time and end time), or according to climatic conditions or crop needs, considering soil moisture or water stress detected by the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n True to our planning for the circular economy, we also reduce water consumption and protect local water resources by recycling vegetable water <\/strong>and treating wastewater<\/strong>. In this way, we sustainably close the production cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the grape juice concentration process (evaporation), a considerable amount of vegetable water is extracted. At JULI\u00c1N SOLER we take part of this water and reuse it to irrigate our own vineyards. It is a nutrient-rich water that, when re-injected into the plantations, helps to improve soil fertility. Basically, we take the water from the grapes themselves to nourish the vines again, thus giving back part of its essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have a treatment plant that allows the sanitation of wastewater resulting from the processing of grape must<\/a><\/strong>. This treatment plant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we expressed at the beginning, sustainable management in JULI\u00c1N SOLER’s operations encompasses multiple dimensions. One of them reflects our ethical and responsible model in the economic and social aspects <\/strong>that make up the agriculture and marketing of grapes in Castilla La Mancha.<\/p>\n\n\n We are aware of the importance of preserving biodiversity and the landscape<\/strong> both to maintain the balance of the environment and to ensure the health of the vineyard. Therefore, we protect the ecological niches, mainly through:<\/p>\n\n\n And what happens to the waste or solid by-products generated during grape pressing? Simply put, we use everything from the grapes. In keeping with the essence of JULI\u00c1N SOLER, of contributing value to society, we use grape pomace (remains of pulp, skins, stems and seeds) to manufacture other products<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Vidartis is our innovative project that fuses agriculture and art, where our must is used as a pigment in different graphic expression techniques. It seeks to merge our La Mancha roots in grape growing with pictorial and graphic art. The pigments we make from concentrated red\/white must and grape pomace create a unique scenario of color, textures and fragrances that envelops both the artist who creates the work and the spectator who admires it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our unique process allows us to produce a 100% authentic grape juice concentrate, offering maximum guarantees in terms of food safety and quality. We are FSA (Farm Sustainability Assessment) certified<\/strong>, which accredits us as a company committed to sustainable production and environmentally responsible agricultural practices. This certification evaluates our management in various aspects, such as social impact, efficient water use, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and proper soil management. In this way, we demonstrate that our concentrated grape must is not only of high quality, but also an environmentally friendly product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are your global grape solution provider. <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cThe company, for me, is the main instrument of service to society\u201d \/ Juli\u00e1n Soler When we talk about sustainability in our grape juice concentrate production, we refer to an integrated, efficient and innovative management that encompasses environmental, economic and social factors. In our unique must-making process, we promote environmentally friendly agricultural and industrial practices<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-grape-juice-research"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Sustainable technologies for efficient production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use of solar energy<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Biomass energy production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Efficient irrigation systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Liquid waste management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Recycling of vegetal water<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Water treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strategic alliance with farmers in La Mancha: support and local development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Protection of native fauna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Use of pomace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vidartis: more than a CSR project<\/h2>\n\n\n
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JULI\u00c1N SOLER: guarantee of sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At JULI\u00c1N SOLER we have the logistic and technological capacity to deliver concentrated must anywhere in the world, any day of the year. Contact us<\/a><\/strong> and request information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n