Alcaparras Argentinas

Alcaparras Argentinas is a cooperative based in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, founded in the 1990s by a renowned physician. It brings together 32 small producers to grow and process capers and gourmet products from often discarded local ingredients. The initiative emphasizes sustainability, innovation and community support, transforming food waste into high-value products. Focusing on biotechnology and export, they aim to improve local economies while addressing food insecurity in a region facing significant poverty issues.