Albi Canarias in Fuerteventura: Proximity, Trust and Commitment to the Island
In Fuerteventura, school meals are much more than a daily service: they are an opportunity to protect children’s health, reinforce healthy habits and support the local economy. In this context, Albi Canarias runs its school‑catering service on the island with an approach based on proximity, listening and a deep understanding of the Majorero reality.
Collective catering in schools has evolved into an essential part of the educational project. On an island where the school community maintains an especially close relationship with its environment, having a dining service that is sensitive to Fuerteventura’s particularities makes all the difference.
A Service Designed From and For Fuerteventura
Albi Canarias’ operation in Fuerteventura is characterised by a close‑handed, accessible management that enables direct contact with school management teams, staff and families. This proximity allows the service to be adapted to the real needs of each school, taking into account the academic calendar, the island’s own dynamics and students’ preferences.
Far from rigid, standardised models, the service is built through continuous dialogue, with the ability to respond to everyday situations and a personalised attention that generates confidence within the educational community.
Local Products and Island Suppliers: A Tangible Commitment
A cornerstone of the service in Fuerteventura is collaboration with local island suppliers. Prioritising nearby produce not only guarantees fresher, higher‑quality menus, but also directly contributes to the island’s economic development.
Fruits, vegetables and other items supplied by Majorero producers reach school kitchens in short timeframes, preserving their nutritional properties and reinforcing a responsible consumption model. This trusted relationship with Fuerteventura’s primary sector ensures clear traceability and strict control from source to plate.
Using local products also connects students with their territory, helping them value food grown on the island and encouraging more conscious eating habits.
The Voice of the Schools: The Importance of Feeling Heard
“For us it is essential to work with a team that knows the reality of Fuerteventura. When we need to adjust the service or raise any issue, the response is quick and direct. You can see that they truly understand the day‑to‑day life of the school and its surroundings.”
“This fluid relationship makes the canteen function as a coherent extension of the school’s educational project, maintaining constant and constructive communication.”
“The school canteen is conceived as an educational support space, in harmony with each centre’s life. Specific staff training is key to guaranteeing respectful, coherent and quality care, focused on the children and adapted to each school’s identity. Through tailor‑made projects and joint work with management teams, we aim for students to experience the canteen as a safe, pleasant and enriching environment. For this, Albi has an educational reference figure that ensures every moment is a cared‑for, positive and meaningful space for the pupils,” comments María Carrascal Pascual, Deputy Area Manager for Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
To understand Albi Canarias’ real impact on the island, we spoke with the protagonists who live the service daily:
“As a vegetable supplier, working with Albi Canarias gives us stability. We know our product won’t travel thousands of kilometres; it goes straight to the schools in our area. It’s a pride to see island children grow up eating what we have cultivated with such effort,” notes Sat El Jable, local farmer and supplier.
“Designing menus in Fuerteventura and for Fuerteventura is a rewarding challenge. We follow WHO and AESAN guidelines, but we also incorporate the traditional Canarian repertoire. Using fresh raw materials (vegetables, fruits, legumes, bread, etc.) and the best quality fish or meat lets us offer a balanced diet that children recognise as their own, dramatically reducing food waste and ensuring they go home as well‑nourished as possible. We also keep constant feedback with the monitoring team and directors, which helps us cut waste even further,” explains Emilio Perdomo, Albi Canarias dietitian in Fuerteventura.
Balanced, Familiar Menus Tailored to Students
Menu design follows balanced nutritional criteria, adapted to the different educational stages and specific student needs. Acceptance of dishes is crucial: when meals feel familiar and recognizable, food waste drops and the daily dining experience improves.
Allergies, intolerances and special diets are handled individually, guaranteeing that every student can enjoy the service safely and equitably.
“Eating Is Learning”: The Canteen as a Health Classroom
Albi Canarias believes its responsibility does not end when the plate reaches the table. In Fuerteventura, the school canteen is also a space for learning. Beyond nutrition, it fosters social habits, autonomy and respect for food. The lunch moment becomes an opportunity to reinforce values that accompany students inside and outside the classroom.
The pedagogical project turns the dining room into an educational environment where nutritional education, social habits and awareness against food waste are actively taught.
A Sustained Commitment to the Island
Albi Canarias’ service in Fuerteventura relies on local teams, deep territorial knowledge and a continuous drive to improve. Its involvement translates into local employment, collaboration with Majorero producers and a close presence in schools.
In short, for Fuerteventura schools seeking a catering service that truly understands the island, its people and its way of doing things, the proposal is built on proximity, trust and daily commitment to the Majorero educational community.